Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?
- Written by Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney
The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia.
The Rebels were axed because they were in serious debt to the tune of A$23 million (including $11.5 million owed to the tax office) and in administration since January.
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