Australian Rugby in crisis as Rebels face $20m debt
The Hurricanes in Wellington are struggling after a $970,000 financial loss, but their woes are minor compared with what is happening across the Tasman.
Rugby’s uncertain fortunes in Australia have taken a turn for the worse, with expansion club Melbourne Rebels in financial crisis and the chief executive sacked.
The ailing Super Rugby franchise is in voluntary administration and has only A$17,300 in the bank but has debts of A$20 million.
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