Tony McGahan to leave Rebels at the end of the season
Thursday 15 June 2017 11:45, UK
Former Munster head coach Tony McGahan will part ways with the struggling Rebels at the end of the season.
McGahan has failed to get the team into the playoffs since taking over from the sacked Damien Hill at the end of 2013, and the Rebels have won only once this season under the threat of being axed from the competition and a heavy injury toll.
"Tony has been a loyal and committed leader of the club since the moment he arrived in Melbourne," said Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson.
"This has been a particularly tough year on and off the field and we are grateful for the resilience and determination Tony has shown to keep the players and staff focused on performance.
"Tony's legacy will remain with the club through the programme that he has established, processes that are in place and upcoming talent he has nurtured and we wish him the best in his future direction."
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The Australian Rugby Union has agreed to cut either the Rebels or the Western Force from the competition for next season as Super Rugby contracts from 18 to 15 teams.
South Africa will announce which two teams they will cut on July 7.
