The Melbourne Rebels are the first privately owned professional rugby team in Australia. The club shares its name with a former Australian Rugby Championship team, but the clubs are distinct.
The Rebels represent Victoria, Australia in the Super Rugby provincial tournament.
The franchise area includes; The 25 Victorian senior clubs of
the Victorian Rugby Union, who view the Rebels as the final step
for elite Victorian players to representative rugby.
Founded 2010
Location Melbourne, Australia
Ground(s) AAMI Park
Capacity 31,500
Coach(es) Rod Macqueen,
(Asst) Damian Hill
Super 15 postions
2012 .. 13th
2011 .. 15th