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I'm guessing a lot of the frustration in this tread isn't purely aimed at the rebels rather that there are a few different tangents coming in here. Besides the obvious headline to the thread, there's also another thread relating to the salary cap and does it/doesn't it apply to the Rebels, and...

I asked them on twitter: @theruckshow @Rebel_Army With the @MelbourneRebels being privately owned, do you have to adhere to the Salary Cap like the other 4 AU teams? Response: Technically no, not under the current EBA. In reality, yes, because as soon as a new EBA comes in we'll be subject...

ok So if I understand you correctly, although the Rebels started with 10 internationals, which reduces every year, no one player can stay for longer than 2 years? They then have to hire other internationals?

Bit like Laurie Weeks? He was going well in QLD before the switch even touted as a possible Wallaby, how is he going now?

Re Delve, and no doubt I'll be corrected here, but from one of the podcasts where he was interviewed, it sounded like he wanted to stay but the rebels weren't coming to the party? Surely if he's that instrumental hey would have tried to keep him, he has been fantastic for them! Add to that...

The rugby club this evening confirmed that the rebels have said he has put pen to paper on a three year deal! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

If it's true that because the Rebels are privatley owned they don't have to adhere to the slary cap, then it seems their plan to buy the entire Wallaby team is well under way! How's that spreading the wealth?

With the Reds winning the S15 last year it raised the profile of rugby across the whole country. Got more people interested and now numbers are up. If all teams are barely competitive how is that a good thing for the game? How many of you non Reds supporters had them as your second team last...

HAHA not likely mate - hoping the Force win for the Reds sake, but can't see it. Shorks by 9 There you've forced my hand..

Shiggins - you spelt Sharks wrong mate - should be Shorks... This is the Shorks game to lose, that said they haven't exactly been setting the comp alight and with games against the Stormers, Bulls & Cheetahs (their bogey team) to come they'll be targeting a win! Still wouldn't write off the...

Jonker is the ref, surely he can't be as bad as BL?

NOt sure haven't seen it before, mate sent it me and thought I'd share..

Crusaders 1. Wyatt Crockett 2. Corey Flynn 3. Owen Franks 4. Luke Romano 5. Samuel Whitelock 6. George Whitelock 7. Richie McCaw (C) 8. Luke Whitelock 9. Willi Heinz 10. Tom Taylor 11. Zac Guildford 12. Dan Carter (VC) 13. Robbie Fruean 14. Sean Maitland 15. Tom Marshall Replacements : 16...

I thought Sharpe has retired from international football?

The Tahs do seem to lift for the tougher games (except last weekend), but v the Shorks & Crusaders played well..So there's always hope.

Yes I played Full back !!!!! It is largely unknown to players and followers of the modern game that rugby started off purely as a contest for forwards in opposition in line-outs, scrums, rucks and mauls. This pitted eight men of statuesque physique, supreme fitness and superior intelligence in...

And to follow on with that last line - Are the AB's true RWC champs if they can only win in their backyard?

When I saw those odds last week I was all over it, needless to say drinks on me ;)

Looks like they are considering helping the ref's next year by using the TMO.. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/6814259/Referees-get-help-to-eradicate-rugby-howlers

Not officially - but Lam was quoted saying he expects him to back next round.