{"title":"Melbourne Rebels Rugby Shirts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        .responsive-img {\n            max-width: 100%;\n            height: auto;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"responsive-img\" alt=\"Old Melbourne Rebels Rugby Shirts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Melbourne_Rebels_Header_2_1024x1024.png?v=1612815378\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOriginal Melbourne Rebels rugby shirts from years gone by. Based in Melbourne Australia, the club made their debut in SANZAR's Super Rugby tournament in 2011. Worldwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2014-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-xxl","title":"2014 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (XXL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"75\" width=\"323\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult XXL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e46-48 Inches \/ 117-123 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, red \u0026amp; white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003e96% Polyester 4% Spandex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_dKBP2Y61s\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home rugby shirt from the 2014 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first signing for the club in 2014 was London Wasps fly half Danny Cipriani initially slated to play at fullback a position he's played on occasion for the Wasps. Prop Laurie Weeks signed 18 March. Welsh number 8 Gareth Delve signed 28 March saying, \"The opportunity to test myself alongside the best players in world rugby in a competition I have grown up admiring, was one I couldn't refuse.\" Stirling Mortlock signed 31 March, in a three-year deal for an undisclosed sum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrod Saffy became the first Rebel to 'convert' from rugby league. The ARU was reluctant to allow the Rebels to sign rugby league players, due to a high number of converts returning to league. In the case of Saffy they made an exception, considering his selection in the Australian school boys, the Australian U21s and the Australian Sevens sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21504183664725,"sku":"3676","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20240923_110644.jpg?v=1727101936"},{"product_id":"2016-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-m","title":"2016 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb. 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Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9\/10 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuperb. A few little faint shadow dot marks on the inside of the collar, near the size motif\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"305\" height=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first signing for the club in 2014 was London Wasps fly half Danny Cipriani initially slated to play at fullback a position he's played on occasion for the Wasps. Prop Laurie Weeks signed 18 March. Welsh number 8 Gareth Delve signed 28 March saying, \"The opportunity to test myself alongside the best players in world rugby in a competition I have grown up admiring, was one I couldn't refuse.\" Stirling Mortlock signed 31 March, in a three-year deal for an undisclosed sum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrod Saffy became the first Rebel to 'convert' from rugby league. The ARU was reluctant to allow the Rebels to sign rugby league players, due to a high number of converts returning to league. In the case of Saffy they made an exception, considering his selection in the Australian school boys, the Australian U21s and the Australian Sevens sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122; background: white;\"\u003eThe Rebels proved to be a financial drain on the Australian Rugby Union; the franchise was responsible for more than half of the ARU's deficit of A$6.3 million in fiscal 2014. In June 2015, the ARU announced that the Rebels had been purchased by locally based Imperium Sports Management.\u003c\/span\u003e The ARU is understood to have spent $15.6 million in the franchise.\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44385469595942,"sku":"8091","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250620_111135.jpg?v=1750670201"},{"product_id":"2012-melbourne-rebels-away-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2012 Melbourne Rebels Away Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cimg height=\"75\" width=\"323\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult's Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, navy \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lyKNHC7V5qM\" title=\"Reds vs Rebels highlights - Round 3 - 2012\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Melbourne Rebels away rugby shirt from the 2012 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this jersey is essentially the same design template as the shirt worn by the Rebels in the previous 2011 season, this updated version featured sponsors on the collar (the 2011 version was plain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eThe ownership licence was handed to Harold Mitchell's consortium on 5 January 2010. The following day the ARU announced restrictions on the Rebels, gagging the franchise from announcing their signings from other Australian Super rugby team players until 1 June 2010. The Melbourne Rebels and the Rugby Union Players Association threatened legal action and successful had the embargo moved to 15 March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eRod Macqueen was appointed Head Coach, and Director of Coaching, 12 January. Macqueen is former coach or the winning World Cup Wallabies, and is a former Brumbies administrator. Damien Hill, three time Shute Shield Sydney University coach, became Macqueen's assistant. Former Western Force CEO Greg Harris was appointed general manager, Football Operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eBrian Waldron was initially appointed CEO, but resigned in April after being implicated in salary cap rorting while CEO of the Melbourne Storm. Auditor were called to examine Waldron's signings to ensure, as Wilson put it, \"[Rebels] procedures are in accordance with the [ARU] protocols.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003ePat Wilson, a former CEO of the Manly Sea Eagles and NSW Waratahs, and former ARU general manager of high performance became interim CEO in April, until Ross Oakley was appointed in September. Oakley is a former AFL CEO and current CEO of the Victorian Rugby Union. Mitchell said he expected the Rebels to retain Wilson in some capacity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eIn September 2011 Oakley stood down from the Rebels and was succeeded by Steven Boland as CEO. The Rebels announced the succession plan, citing Boland's credentials as an executive at Visy and Veolia, and his presidency of the Parramatta Rugby Club during its rebuilding phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44446035575078,"sku":"8265","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20230215_121727.jpg?v=1676554771"},{"product_id":"2012-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2012 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e43-45 Inches \/ 109-114 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, white \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Reds vs Rebels highlights - Round 3 - 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lyKNHC7V5qM\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2012 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this jersey is essentially the same design template as the shirt worn by the Rebels in the previous 2011 season, this updated version featured sponsors on the collar (the 2011 version was plain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006 the Australian Rugby Union, following the suggestions of a working party, announced the formation of a national domestic competition. The Melbourne Rebels were established for the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship by virtue of NSW surrendering a fourth team in favour of Victoria. Coached by Bill Millard and captained by David Croft, the Rebels finished fourth (out of 8) and were runners up. The move was viewed as an interim step to a Super 14 franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VRU bid twice for a team in SANZAR's 'Super' provincial competition before being accepted for the 2011 season. Their winning bid was named after the team they fielded in the ARC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44446159536422,"sku":"8270","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20260126_115559.jpg?v=1769433766"},{"product_id":"2016-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l-1","title":"2016 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e43-45 Inches \/ 109-114 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White - navy - grey hoops, red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LTgjtVq_peI\" title=\"ROUND 17 HIGHLIGHTS: Reds v Rebels\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"79\" width=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home rugby shirt from the 2016 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 9\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/10 - Superb\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"305\" height=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first signing for the club in 2014 was London Wasps fly half Danny Cipriani initially slated to play at fullback a position he's played on occasion for the Wasps. Prop Laurie Weeks signed 18 March. Welsh number 8 Gareth Delve signed 28 March saying, \"The opportunity to test myself alongside the best players in world rugby in a competition I have grown up admiring, was one I couldn't refuse.\" Stirling Mortlock signed 31 March, in a three-year deal for an undisclosed sum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrod Saffy became the first Rebel to 'convert' from rugby league. The ARU was reluctant to allow the Rebels to sign rugby league players, due to a high number of converts returning to league. In the case of Saffy they made an exception, considering his selection in the Australian school boys, the Australian U21s and the Australian Sevens sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122; background: white;\"\u003eThe Rebels proved to be a financial drain on the Australian Rugby Union; the franchise was responsible for more than half of the ARU's deficit of A$6.3 million in fiscal 2014. In June 2015, the ARU announced that the Rebels had been purchased by locally based Imperium Sports Management.\u003c\/span\u003e The ARU is understood to have spent $15.6 million in the franchise.\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450769338662,"sku":"8269","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250620_111135.jpg?v=1750670201"},{"product_id":"2013-melbourne-rebels-away-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2012 Melbourne Rebels Away Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, navy \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012 \u0026amp; 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lRYQnQ2_pr4\" title=\"RaboDirect Rebels 2013 Season Highlights\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels away short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2012 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eThe ownership licence was handed to Harold Mitchell's consortium on 5 January 2010. The following day the ARU announced restrictions on the Rebels, gagging the franchise from announcing their signings from other Australian Super rugby team players until 1 June 2010. The Melbourne Rebels and the Rugby Union Players Association threatened legal action and successful had the embargo moved to 15 March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eRod Macqueen was appointed Head Coach, and Director of Coaching, 12 January. Macqueen is former coach or the winning World Cup Wallabies, and is a former Brumbies administrator. Damien Hill, three time Shute Shield Sydney University coach, became Macqueen's assistant. Former Western Force CEO Greg Harris was appointed general manager, Football Operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eBrian Waldron was initially appointed CEO, but resigned in April after being implicated in salary cap rorting while CEO of the Melbourne Storm. Auditor were called to examine Waldron's signings to ensure, as Wilson put it, \"[Rebels] procedures are in accordance with the [ARU] protocols.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003ePat Wilson, a former CEO of the Manly Sea Eagles and NSW Waratahs, and former ARU general manager of high performance became interim CEO in April, until Ross Oakley was appointed in September. Oakley is a former AFL CEO and current CEO of the Victorian Rugby Union. Mitchell said he expected the Rebels to retain Wilson in some capacity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eIn September 2011 Oakley stood down from the Rebels and was succeeded by Steven Boland as CEO. The Rebels announced the succession plan, citing Boland's credentials as an executive at Visy and Veolia, and his presidency of the Parramatta Rugby Club during its rebuilding phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450851684646,"sku":"8263","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20230215_121348.jpg?v=1676631289"},{"product_id":"2013-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2012 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult's Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, white \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2012 \u0026amp; 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lRYQnQ2_pr4\" title=\"RaboDirect Rebels 2013 Season Highlights\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2012 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eThe ownership licence was handed to Harold Mitchell's consortium on 5 January 2010. The following day the ARU announced restrictions on the Rebels, gagging the franchise from announcing their signings from other Australian Super rugby team players until 1 June 2010. The Melbourne Rebels and the Rugby Union Players Association threatened legal action and successful had the embargo moved to 15 March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eRod Macqueen was appointed Head Coach, and Director of Coaching, 12 January. Macqueen is former coach or the winning World Cup Wallabies, and is a former Brumbies administrator. Damien Hill, three time Shute Shield Sydney University coach, became Macqueen's assistant. Former Western Force CEO Greg Harris was appointed general manager, Football Operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eBrian Waldron was initially appointed CEO, but resigned in April after being implicated in salary cap rorting while CEO of the Melbourne Storm. Auditor were called to examine Waldron's signings to ensure, as Wilson put it, \"[Rebels] procedures are in accordance with the [ARU] protocols.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003ePat Wilson, a former CEO of the Manly Sea Eagles and NSW Waratahs, and former ARU general manager of high performance became interim CEO in April, until Ross Oakley was appointed in September. Oakley is a former AFL CEO and current CEO of the Victorian Rugby Union. Mitchell said he expected the Rebels to retain Wilson in some capacity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eIn September 2011 Oakley stood down from the Rebels and was succeeded by Steven Boland as CEO. The Rebels announced the succession plan, citing Boland's credentials as an executive at Visy and Veolia, and his presidency of the Parramatta Rugby Club during its rebuilding phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450958770470,"sku":"8268","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20260413_125441.jpg?v=1776763499"},{"product_id":"2017-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2017 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy \u0026amp; white hoops, red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LTgjtVq_peI\" title=\"ROUND 17 HIGHLIGHTS: Reds v Rebels\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"305\" height=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home rugby shirt from the 2017 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 9\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/10 - Superb\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"79\" width=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 2017 season the ARU announced that one Australian franchise would be axed from Super Rugby, as the competition was trimmed to 15 teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey announced that either the Rebels or the Western Force were at threat of the axe hoping to come to a decision by April at the latest. Rebels CEO Andrew Cox sold the franchise back to the Victorian Rugby Union for $1 in an attempt to protect and 'save' the Rebels as the VRU were unlikely to sell the franchise to the ARU as they would axe it, whereas crucially the Force were owned solely by the ARU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 10 August the Force were instead axed from Super Rugby with the Rebels surviving as a Super Rugby side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450984198438,"sku":"8267","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250620_111037.jpg?v=1750670322"},{"product_id":"2014-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l","title":"2014 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, red \u0026amp; white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003e96% Polyester 4% Spandex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_dKBP2Y61s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home rugby shirt from the 2014 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first signing for the club in 2014 was London Wasps fly half Danny Cipriani initially slated to play at fullback a position he's played on occasion for the Wasps. Prop Laurie Weeks signed 18 March. Welsh number 8 Gareth Delve signed 28 March saying, \"The opportunity to test myself alongside the best players in world rugby in a competition I have grown up admiring, was one I couldn't refuse.\" Stirling Mortlock signed 31 March, in a three-year deal for an undisclosed sum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrod Saffy became the first Rebel to 'convert' from rugby league. The ARU was reluctant to allow the Rebels to sign rugby league players, due to a high number of converts returning to league. In the case of Saffy they made an exception, considering his selection in the Australian school boys, the Australian U21s and the Australian Sevens sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596385608056,"sku":"9728","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20240923_110644.jpg?v=1727101936"},{"product_id":"2012-melbourne-rebels-home-super-rugby-shirt-l-1","title":"2012 Melbourne Rebels Home Super Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. 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Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this jersey is essentially the same design template as the shirt worn by the Rebels in the previous 2011 season, this updated version featured sponsors on the collar (the 2011 version was plain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\/10 - Excellent. A couple of little dot marks on one sleeve (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" width=\"316\" height=\"81\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006 the Australian Rugby Union, following the suggestions of a working party, announced the formation of a national domestic competition. The Melbourne Rebels were established for the inaugural season of the Australian Rugby Championship by virtue of NSW surrendering a fourth team in favour of Victoria. Coached by Bill Millard and captained by David Croft, the Rebels finished fourth (out of 8) and were runners up. The move was viewed as an interim step to a Super 14 franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VRU bid twice for a team in SANZAR's 'Super' provincial competition before being accepted for the 2011 season. 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A mark near the lower rear hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, white \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2012 \u0026amp; 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuper Rugby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"RaboDirect Rebels 2013 Season Highlights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lRYQnQ2_pr4\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BLK Melbourne Rebels home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2012 season. Complete with Super Rugby patch printed on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 8\/10 - Excellent. A mark near the lower rear hem (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eThe ownership licence was handed to Harold Mitchell's consortium on 5 January 2010. The following day the ARU announced restrictions on the Rebels, gagging the franchise from announcing their signings from other Australian Super rugby team players until 1 June 2010. The Melbourne Rebels and the Rugby Union Players Association threatened legal action and successful had the embargo moved to 15 March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eRod Macqueen was appointed Head Coach, and Director of Coaching, 12 January. Macqueen is former coach or the winning World Cup Wallabies, and is a former Brumbies administrator. Damien Hill, three time Shute Shield Sydney University coach, became Macqueen's assistant. Former Western Force CEO Greg Harris was appointed general manager, Football Operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eBrian Waldron was initially appointed CEO, but resigned in April after being implicated in salary cap rorting while CEO of the Melbourne Storm. Auditor were called to examine Waldron's signings to ensure, as Wilson put it, \"[Rebels] procedures are in accordance with the [ARU] protocols.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003ePat Wilson, a former CEO of the Manly Sea Eagles and NSW Waratahs, and former ARU general manager of high performance became interim CEO in April, until Ross Oakley was appointed in September. Oakley is a former AFL CEO and current CEO of the Victorian Rugby Union. Mitchell said he expected the Rebels to retain Wilson in some capacity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eIn September 2011 Oakley stood down from the Rebels and was succeeded by Steven Boland as CEO. 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