David Wessels rugby player
David Wessels rugby player

David Wessels

18th Feb 1983 1.78m/89kg Head Coach

SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...

Rebels appoint new interim head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new interim head coach who will take over from Dave Wessels after the latter announced last week that he would be stepping down from the position.    Kevin...

Dave Wessels steps down as head coach of Melbourne Rebels

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has decided to stand down as head coach of the franchise after a run of poor results.    Wessels joined the Rebels four years ago after a stint with...

James Hanson Returns to the Rebels for Season 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Melbourne Rebels Hooker James Hanson has returned to the club, signing a one year deal with the Victorian franchise.     Hanson has 111 Super Rugby caps, including twenty-nine with...

Rebels snap up Argentinian duo

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their 2021 playing squad by adding some South American flare, today officially announcing the signings of Argentinian duo, Lucio Sordoni and Ignacio Calás.   Sordoni...

Wallabies scrumhalf makes Rebels switch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallabies scrum-half Joe Powell from the Brumbies, as the club’s first new signing for the upcoming 2021 Season.   Powell joins the Rebels...

Former British and Irish Lion named as Wallaby forward's coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies confirm former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling is Australia’s new Forwards Coach for the 2020 season.   After an illustrious playing career that included 29 Tests...

Haylett-Petty & Ralston return for the weekend's action

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dane Haylett-Petty has been cleared to return for the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their final regular-season match against the Western Force in Newcastle on Saturday.   After sitting on the sidelines...

Super Rugby AU Round Nine: Rebels press conference

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels and captain Matt To'omua spoke to media following their Round Nine clash with the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.            

Rebels lock in highly rated Wallaby front rower

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have continued to bolster their front row stocks, locking up Wallaby hooker Jordan Uelese for two more years.   The St Kevin’s College and Rugby Victoria product is the...