Although the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has yet to be notified of a change in ownership, the governing body says it has received confirmation of a sale via a third party.
In a statement issued on Friday night, the ARU said it understood the ownership has been transferred from Cox's Imperium Group to the Victorian Rugby Union.
"The Melbourne Rebels have an obligation under their Participation Deed to inform ARU of any change of ownership," the statement said.
