It may be a new year, but not much has changed in terms of player movement, with plenty of stars either confirming moves or being on the verge of big moves. This is what went down during the festive season. [...]
Posts tagged with: James O’Connor
The rumour mill – 1st edition 2014
6 Jan 14 10:09 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 49 Comments
O’Connor lost, for now
23 Oct 13 08:37 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 18 Comments
James O’Connor has given up on Australian rugby for the time being, opting to rather further his playing career in Europe. [...]
Cooper back for Bok test
4 Sep 13 08:50 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has done what Robbie Deans refused to do, bring back Quade Cooper. The big question is, will he sink or swim? [...]
Change for the Rebels
8 Jul 13 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
The Melbourne Rebels have announced change ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season, getting rid of a Wallaby and getting a new coach. [...]
Beale and O’Connor at it again
27 Jun 13 13:38 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 21 Comments
Kurtley Beale and James O’Connor seem to know no boundary as they have been called in for another late night out. [...]
Kurtley forgiven, Cooper ignored
10 Jun 13 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
Australia’s squad to face the British and Irish Lions has been finalised, with no Quade Cooper and the inclusion of Kurtley Beale the main talking points. [...]
Rebels team for Cheetahs clash
28 Mar 13 10:18 by Maria Delport (Letgo) | 2 Comments
Flanker Jordy Reid and prop Paul Alo-Emile will make their starting debut in Super Rugby, as The Rebels have named both players in the team that will take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. [...]
Super Rugby 2013: Rebels (13) v Reds (23) F/T
8 Mar 13 09:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 17 Comments
Our second game is an Aussie derby, so if you need to mow the lawn, now’s a pretty good time to do it. [...]
Rebels debut for Higginbotham
12 Feb 13 13:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
A match between the Western Force and the Melbourne Rebels is hardly the ideal fare to kick of Super Rugby in 2013, but that’s what we’re going to get and I guess we’ll have to live with it. [...]
Danny bids Melbourne au revoir
30 Apr 12 07:56 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 6 Comments
According to Australian Media reports, English flyhalf Danny Cipriani has left the Melbourne Rebels with immediate effect. [...]
O’Connor out until Super Rugby break
23 Apr 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Rebels utility back James O’Connor, who went down in the Rebels’ march against the Waratahs, spent the weekend in hospital following an injured midriff and was reportedly struggling to breath. [...]
Rebels at full strength for Blues
3 Apr 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The Rebels team to face the Blues on Thursday, which is a first for Super Rugby, has been announced and it will be the first time that they are able to play all three their play-makers together, with Danny Cipriani recovering from injury to take his place in the team. [...]
Rebels get their Wallabies back
28 Mar 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 1 Comment
There’s some good news for the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their tricky round 6 visit to Invercargill to face the Highlanders; Wallaby backs Kurtley Beale and James O’Connor have both recovered from the injuries that saw them withdrawn from the team that beast the Force last week. [...]
Super Rugby preview – Rebels
14 Feb 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 6 Comments
After a debut season that placed the team at the bottom of the pile, as was largely expected, the Melbourne Rebel, after some intense recruiting will be looking to improve on last spot on the log. [...]
Piri gets his shot at 10
9 Feb 12 12:19 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 14 Comments
The Rebels and the Blues tackle each other in Melbourne this weekend, as both teams build towards the start of the Super Rugby season, kicking off on 24 February. [...]