Overview

• Rugby Australia is responding to a $30 million lawsuit from the Melbourne Rebels directors with a counter-claim.
• RA alleges that the directors engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct about the club's financial health since 2018.
• The Melbourne Rebels went into voluntary administration in January, with debts exceeding A$20 million.
• RA claims it would not have issued a participation license or provided financial support if it had known the true financial status.
• The Rebels' directors argue that RA's counter-claims are false and are seeking a Federal Court judgment on the matter.