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Strengths: Attack. The Rebels pulled off a major recruitment coup after poaching the two most potent attacking weapons in Australian rugby – Kurtley Beale and James O'Connor. And with former Wallabies Stirling Mortlock and Mark Gerrard also lurking out w
On the face of it, John Muggleton should be wearing a look of chagrin, having joined Melbourne Rebels as the answer to their embarrassing defence, only for the side to let in 10 tries in its two pre-season trial matches. The Rebels' defence last year in
Bored of sleep-inducing 6-3 results in the rain? Then fear not, for Super Rugby begins next Friday. Here is all you need to know about each team in the competition: Strengths: Plenty of change at the Blues over the off-season means that the core of their
The Rebels on Wednesday announced joint vice-captains for the 2012 Super Rugby season. As part of the Melbourne club's leadership succession plan, Hugh Pyle - one of the franchise's developing leaders - and inaugural vice-captain Gareth Delve will share
The Rebels on Wednesday announced joint vice-captains for the 2012 Super Rugby season. As part of the Melbourne club's leadership succession plan, Hugh Pyle - one of the franchise's developing leaders - and inaugural vice-captain Gareth Delve will share
The Melbourne Rebels have announced that Hugh Pyle and Gareth Delve will share the Vice Captaincy in the 2012 super Rugby season. Prior to joining the Rebels, Delve had previously captained Gloucester in the English Premiership and in 2011 became the fir
New Melbourne Rebels vice-captain Hugh Pyle. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun SUPER Rugby revelation Hugh Pyle is being groomed as a successor to Stirling Mortlock after being elevated to joint vice-captaincy at the Melbourne Rebels. Pyle, 23, a
"He had a few issues early on but those sort of things happen, and most importantly, they are now in the past. He has had a fantastic off-season and we're looking forward to see him playing a good trial match against the Blues (tonight)." The arrival of
Armband of brothers … Australia's club captains for this year's Super Rugby season. From left, Rocky Elsom, David Pocock, Pat McCabe, Stirling Mortlock and James Horwill. Photo: Anthony Johnson FRONT-ROWERS are rarely handed the captaincy reins, but Test
MELBOURNE - After a performance injured skipper Stirling Mortlock described as tough watching, the Melbourne Rebels hope another week together on the training paddock yields a better performance in their second Super Rugby trial. The Rebels will host the
After a performance injured skipper Stirling Mortlock described as tough watching, the Melbourne Rebels hope another week together on the training paddock yields a better performance in their second Super Rugby trial. The Rebels will host the Blues at AA
AFTER a performance that injured skipper Stirling Mortlock described as tough watching, the Melbourne Rebels hope another week together on the training paddock yields a better performance in their second Super Rugby trial. The Rebels will host the Blues
On the sidelines... Melbourne Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock will sit out tonight's trial against the Chiefs. Photo: Mark Dadswell SKIPPER Stirling Mortlock will be a surprise spectator when star recruits James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale make their Mel
NATIONAL Two North leaders Loughborough Students RFC have pulled off a massive coup by securing a match against the world famous Barbarians at the new Holywell Park on May 9 as part of a week of events to open the new stadium. It means international rugb
Skipper Stirling Mortlock will be a surprise spectator when star recruits James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale make their Melbourne Rebels debuts in Geelong on Friday night. Mortlock is a late withdrawal from the Rebels backline where he was set to partner O
Melbourne Rebels captain Stirling Mortlock will let his body tell him when it's time to hang up his boots. The 34-year-old is still undecided on whether or not this will be his final season of Super Rugby, but believes he'll only know if he has another y
Veteran Stirling Mortlock has vowed to continue playing for as long as his body will allow © Getty Images Melbourne Rebels captain Stirling Mortlock has played down retirement talk but has yet to decide whether the forthcoming Super Rugby campaign will b
MELBOURNE - Melbourne Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock is waiting to be told whether this Super Rugby season will be his last. But the final declaration won't come from the coach or club CEO, it will come from his own body. The 34-year-old is considering
AAP Melbourne Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock is waiting to be told whether this Super Rugby season will be his last. But the final declaration won't come from the coach or club CEO, it will come from his own body. The 34-year-old is considering playing
Stirling Austin Mortlock (born 20 May 1977 in Sydney) is a professional rugby union player. He is the current Australian Wallabies and ACT Brumbies Captain. Full Article
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Waratahs captain Rocky Elsom, Western Force captain David Pocock, Pat McCabe of the Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels captain Stirling Mortlock and Queensland Reds captain James Horwill pose during the 2012 Super Rugby Media Launch at Doltone House on February...
View Photo »Barbarians' Stirling Mortlock (R) has his eye treated during the rugby match against Australia at Twickenham stadium in London November 26, 2011.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: James O'Connor of The Wallabies is tackled by Stirling Mortlock of the Barbarians during the Killik Cup match between the Barbarians and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: David Pocock of The Wallabies barges through the tackle from Stirling Mortlock of the Barbarians during the Killik Cup match between the Barbarians and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Stirling Mortlock of the Barbarians poses for a portrait during the Barbarians squad photo call at Latymer Upper School on November 23, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Greg Somerville and captain Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels look on during the after match presentaions after the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Force at AAMI Park on June 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Vice captain Gareth Delve and captain Stirling Mortlock look on as coach Rod Macqueen of the Rebels leaves the stage during the after match presentaions after the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Force at AAMI Park on June 17, 2011 in...
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels celebrates after scoring a try during the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Force at AAMI Park on June 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels dives over the line to score a try during the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Force at AAMI Park on June 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels takes on Sam Wykes of the Force during the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Force at AAMI Park on June 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »Australia's Scott Higginbotham grabs the ball despite the Barbarians' Stirling Mortlock during the rugby match at Twickenham stadium in London November 26, 2011.
View Photo »Australia's captain David Pocock (L) attempts to evade Barbarians' Danny Cipriani and Stirling Mortlock (R bottom) during their rugby match at Twickenham stadium in London November 26, 2011.
View Photo »CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Stirling Mortlock of the Brumbies runs the ball during the round 17 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Rebels at Canberra Stadium on June 10, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.
View Photo »CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Stirling Mortlock of the Brumbies talks to his players during the round 17 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Rebels at Canberra Stadium on June 10, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock and Gareth Delve of the Rebels stand for a minutes silence which was held in memory of former Xavier College student Lieutenant Marcus Case who was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last week during the round 16 Super Rugby match...
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels is tackled during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels runs with the ball the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels speaks to his team after the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock and the Rebels stand behind their goal line after conceding a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels is held up by Juan de Jongh of the Stormers during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Stormers at AAMI Park on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »Stirling Mortlock (L) of Australia's Rebels gets up from the ground as Bryan Habana of South Africa's Stormers heads for a try during their Super 15 rugby union match in Melbourne June 3, 2011.
View Photo »BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 21: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels (C) comes under pressure during the Super Rugby match between Toyota Cheetahs and Melbourne Rebels at Free State Stadium on May 21, 2011 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
View Photo »PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 14: Stirling Mortlock after the Super Rugby Rd 13 match between Vodacom Bulls and Melbourne Rebels at Loftus Versfeld on May 14, 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa.
View Photo »MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels tackles Mike Harris of the Reds during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Queensland Reds at AAMI Park on May 6, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
View Photo »SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Ryan Cross of the Waratahs is tackled by Stirling Mortlock of the Rebels during the round 11 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Rebels at the Sydney Football Stadium on April 30, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.
View Photo »SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Waratahs captain Rocky Elsom, Western Force captain David Pocock, Pat McCabe of the Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels captain Stirling Mortlock and Queensland Reds captain James Horwill pose during the 2012 Super Rugby Media Launch at Doltone House on February...
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