We *really* do like you even though sometimes it’s hard to say it. I think some of that rivalry was about envy. You have the ITM Cup, and the Ranfurly Shield-who’s holding that now anyway? You have all those provincial sides and the Super Rugby teams - the Crusaders, the Blues, the Chiefs, the Hurricanes and the Highlanders (what is the guy in their logo wearing by the way?)

See what the fans think of the RaboDirect Rebels' chances of success in 2012...

RaboDirect Rebels recruit James O'Connor was very positive despite the 36-0 scoreline following the opening trial game loss to the Chiefs in Geelong...

Following the RaboDirect Rebels' 36-0 loss to the Chiefs in the first trial game of 2012 at Simonds Stadium in Geelong, Head Coach Damien Hill spoke about what went wrong, and what positives he took from the game...

Kurtley Beale showed flashes of brilliance and James O’Connor produced glimpses of what we can expect from him in 2012, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Chiefs from a comfortable 36-0 win at Simonds Stadium in Geelong.

Check out the RaboDirect Rebels boys getting ready for the 2012 Official Team Photo Shoot from their training base at Visy Park, Carlton North...

The RaboDirect Rebels head into the first trial game of 2012 with a near full-strength squad to choose from for the game against the Chiefs from New Zealand at Simonds Stadium in Geelong this coming Friday night.

How would you like to help raise thousands of dollars for your Victorian Rugby Union club? Now you can with the Conversions for Clubs programme, a new joint initiative from RaboDirect and the RaboDirect Rebels.

Tickets sales for the 2012 FxPro Super Rugby Season go on sale TODAY, so now is your chance to secure the best available seats at AAMI Park to all the games you want to go and see.

The Victorian Rugby Union in conjunction with the RaboDirect Rebels are holding the exclusive Weary Dunlop Rugby Lunch on March 1st 2012, the day before the home game against the NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park.