David Wessels rugby player
David Wessels rugby player

David Wessels

18th Feb 1983 1.78m/89kg Head Coach

Australia confirm Stephen Larkham's replacement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  With 91 days to go before the Wallabies kick off their Rugby World Cup against Fiji in Japan, Rugby Australia have confirmed Stephen Larkham's replacement with the announcement that Shaun Berne...

Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday.   Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...

Matt To’omua earns his first Rebels start in an all Wallaby backline

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have welcomed back Isi Naisarani, Luke Jones and Anaru Rangi for their clash with the Waratahs this weekend.    Powerful no.8 Naisarani returns to the starting line...

Rebels get double playmaker boost for Bulls clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have been given a double playmaking boost for their Super Rugby clash with the Bulls on Friday.    Incumbent flyhalf Quade Cooper has passed his concussion tests and is...

Three Rebels return for Australian derby

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Melbourne Rebels stand in Captain Angus Cottrell has been ruled out of Friday Australian Conference derby against the NSW Waratahs with concussion, however the side will welcome back three star players...

Coleman returns to the Rebels Starting XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rebels’ Super Rugby side has named four changes to their starting XV, with the majority of changes signalled for the Club’s forward pack.     Prop Matt Gibbon, hooker Robbie...

Hometown hero Laumape inspires Hurricanes win, Rebels down Highlanders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ngani Laumape tormented the Brumbies as the Hurricanes dished out a hammering, while the Rebels made it two wins out of two.           Ngani Laumape scored a hat-trick...

Talking Points: Brumbies v Rebels

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the past Australian derbies have not produced the best rugby in the Southern Hemisphere, but the first one of the 2019 campaign was an absolute try fest, as the Rebels beat the Brumbies 34-27 at GIO...

Genia-Cooper Axis Reunites In Rebels Super Rugby Opener

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have announced their 23-man match day side ahead of the Club’s Round 1 clash against the Brumbies this Friday at GIO Stadium.     It will be the first opportunity...

Rebels Name New Captain For 2019

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have announced star fullback Dane Haylett-Petty as Captain for the 2019 Super Rugby season.     After an extensive selection process, Haylett-Petty’s outstanding...