In October 2024, Rugby Australia announced that Melbourne Rebels Women would not compete in the 2025 season and beyond, finding that there was no financially viable option available to sustain the team.
[3] The Rebels Women ended the inaugural Super W season without a single win after a 57–0 loss to the NSW Waratahs in the final round;[4] they were also held scoreless in two matches.
[9][10] Ten administrative staff and CEO, Baden Stephenson, were made redundant and coaches were given four-month contracts.
[11][12] Rugby Australia's CEO, Phil Waugh, confirmed that the women’s contracts would be honoured in the same manner as the Rebels’ male players but was not able to place a time line on any decision about the club’s existence beyond 2024.
[15][16] Props Hookers Locks Loose Forwards Scrum-halves Fly-halves Centres Wingers Fullbacks Super W Notes: