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'Disappointing' Brumbies bounce back to thwart Force

The ACT Brumbies are back in the Super Rugby Pacific's winners' circle, getting out of an early 14-0 hole to beat the Western Force 22-19 in Canberra.

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Force spring surprise as Jeremy Williams named captain

Coach Simon Cron says Jeremy Williams can drive leadership standards for years to come after appointing the 23-year-old as captain of the Western Force.

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Force skipper Wells won't trash-talk the Rebels

Western Force skipper Michael Wells hopes his 100-game Super Rugby milestone will end in a win in Friday night's crunch clash against the Melbourne Rebels.

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Force flanker Ollie Callan to be released from hospital

Western Force skipper Michael Wells says he's relieved teammate Ollie Callan's neck injury didn't turn out to be severe.

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Force flanker Callan taken to hospital with neck injury

Western Force flanker Ollie Callan has been taken to hospital after injuring his neck in the 30-17 win over the Highlanders.

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Force beat Highlanders to keep finals hopes flickering

The Western Force have made it a perfect three from three at home this season with a 30-17 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders at HBF Park.

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Worcester disaster helps Simpson become a real Force

New Western Force scrumhalf Gareth Simpson will captain the side in Sunday's clash with the Hurricanes after Michael Wells succumbed to an achilles injury.

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Force suffer injury blows as Wells, Fainga'a cut down

The Western Force will be without a host of key players when they take on the red-hot Hurricanes in New Zealand.

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Western Force no match for Blues in Super loss

The Blues have cruised past the Western Force at Eden Park, beating them 30-17 in their round five Super Rugby Pacific showdown.

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Brutal home truths leave Force primed for Blues clash

The Western Force will be aiming to make up for last week's fadeout against the Highlanders when they take on the Blues at Eden Park.

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Force add Saracens halfback for Highlanders clash

The Western Force have made five changes to their starting XV for the Super Rugby visit to the Highlanders, with halfback Gareth Simpson the biggest shock.

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Force vow to make amends after last week's flop

Force scrumhalf Ian Prior says the players have had open and honest conversations in an attempt to rebound from a crushing 71-20 loss to the Queensland Reds.

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Force won't cry over 71-20 thrashing by Reds

Western Force captain Michael Wells has urged his players to never allow a big loss to happen again following the demoralising 71-20 defeat to the Reds.

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Super rivals Rebels and Force to resume hostilities

The Western Force host Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific round one on Saturday night, opening a fresh chapter in the bitter rivalry between the sides.

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Force aim to buck 100-1 odds and win Super Rugby title

The Western Force have been rated a 100-1 chance of winning this season's Super Rugby Pacific title, but new captain Michael Wells isn't deterred.

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Ex-Rebels Super skipper Wells to lead Western Force

Ex-Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will lead his new Super Rugby Pacific club Western Force, adding another layer to the long rivalry between the clubs.

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Man, 28, paralysed for life after freak accident while paddle boarding

Michael Wells, who was just two weeks from starting his dream job as a graduate electrical engineer, became paralysed from the neck down while on holiday for his cousin's wedding

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Young Edinburgh man left paralysed after freak accident on family holiday

Michael Wells, 28, suffered the injuries during a paddle boarding excursion in Hungary along with his parents and siblings after the family had gone to enjoy his cousin's wedding last month.

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Scot paralysed from neck down after freak paddleboard accident on family holiday

Michael Wells' life was changed forever after he dived off a paddleboard in Hungary and broke his neck while on holiday for a family wedding.

Autosport

The Le Mans Classic finally returned at the Circuit de la Sarthe after an absence of four years, with a plethora of historic machines in action. Closer to home, the force was strong with Tom Gadd in F1000 as the 750 Motor Club visited Brands Hatch

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Rebels lose Super skipper Wells to Force

Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will reunite with his former coach Simon Cron at the Western Force after signing a two-year deal.

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Rebels out to restore Super Rugby pride

Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says his Super Rugby Pacific team was embarrassed by their heavy loss to the Blues and want to restore respect against the Chiefs.

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Resurgent Rebels hold to Super finals goal

Matt Philip takes over as captain as the Melbourne Rebels attempt to continue their Super Rugby Pacific resurgence against the ladder-leading Blues on Friday.

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Rebels ready for Crusaders Super challenge

Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells says they are ready for the challenge of taking on Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights the Crusaders to wrap up Super Round.

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Welcome to Burn City: Rebels ready to rise to the challenge as hosts of inaugural super round

Rugby will have Melbourne all to itself this weekend as Super Rugby Pacific kicks off the competition's inaugural super round, writes Brett McKay.

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