It is only seven days until the RaboDirect Rebels take on the British & Irish Lions for the very first time in our short history.

<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The RaboDirect Rebels commitment to the grass roots of Rugby in Victoria continues, with the Rebels taking on the ACT Brumbies in Melbourne's inner suburb of Ashwood on Thursday 4 July, from 1.30pm.</span></span></span></p>

DEWAR SHIELD - ROUND 8 - 15 JUNE

Kurtley Beale has returned to the Wallabies squad following an extensive period on the sidelines with a hand injury and personal development in Sydney.

The RaboDirect Rebels are pleased to announce Rob Clarke as the Chief Executive Officer until the end of the 2015 season.

Former RaboDirect Rebels Chief Executive Officer and current Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Rugby Union (VRU), Ross Oakley, has been recognised by her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II during the Queen's birthday weekend.

In their last game at AAMI Park, the Rebels came out fighting against the Waratahs, ready to make it two wins in a row on home soil.

The RaboDirect Rebels have gone down to the Brumbies, on a cold Friday evening in Canberra.

The RaboDirect Rebels have made one change to their side to face the ACT Brumbies in Canberra tonight.

Foundation RaboDirect Rebels prop Nic Henderson has announced his retirement from professional rugby at season's end.