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No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.

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Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

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Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders.

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Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury.

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Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has summoned his son for the game against an Australian and New Zealand invitational team with two chief motivations.

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Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

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Super season over for tired Force after Drua thumping

The Western Force now face a battle just to avoid the wooden spoon after being thumped 38-7 in a five-tries-to-one Super Rugby Pacific loss to Fijian Drua.

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Force coach Cron lashes out at zig-zag fixture beast

The Western Force have been dudded by poor fixturing, with coach Simon Cron having to rest stars Nic White, Hamish Stewart and Harry Potter this weekend.

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I almost retired, says returning star Kurtley Beale

Veteran Wallabies back Kurtley Beale says he almost retired during his lengthy rehab from an Achilles tendon tear, but he's glad he stuck it through.

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Calls grow for more golden-point time after Force draw

The Western Force and Hurricanes have fought out a 17-17 golden-point draw that left the captains from both sides confused about what happens next.

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Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.

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Force up to fourth but another injury blow for Pietsch

The Western Force will head into their bye week in fourth spot on the ladder, but they may be without star winger Dylan Pietsch for their next game.

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Force optimistic about re-signing star flanker Tizzano

Carlo Tizzano has a huge decision to make about his future, with the star Western Force flanker reportedly offered a life-changing deal to play in Japan.

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Wobbly Reds eye quick lineout fix ahead of Chiefs bout

Queensland have soared to the top of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012, but need to fix their lineout ahead of their clash with the Chiefs

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Travel tweaks give Force a boost ahead of Tahs clash

The Western Force are one from one away from home this season, and they'll be aiming to snatch another road win when they face the Waratahs on Saturday.

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Force gearing up for battle with Ardie Savea's Moana

The Western Force and Moana Pasifika are both being tipped to struggle this season, and they'll go head to head on Saturday night in Perth.

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Force keen to gatecrash finals with win over Brumbies

The Western Force must beat the ACT Brumbies and rely on a favour from the Melbourne Rebels in order to sneak into Super Rugby Pacific's top eight.

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Reds cook up response to Force's 'must-win' mentality

The Western Force need to beat the Queensland Reds in Brisbane to keep their top-eight hopes in their hands entering the final Super Rugby Pacific round.

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Force keen to get Izack Rodda into beast mode

The Western Force's 48-10 win over Fijian Drua has kept their finals hopes alive, and they will be aiming to sweep aside the Waratahs in Perth this week.

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Force chase 'double points' in unlikely finals bid

Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua.

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Hurting Force determined to climb off the canvass

The Western Force sit last on the Super Rugby Pacific table with just two wins to their name, but they are still in the finals mix with five rounds to go.

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Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo

Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.

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Former England hooker signs up to join Western Force

As the Western Force prepare to host fellow strugglers the Crusaders, ex-England hooker Nic Dolly has signed on the dotted line with WA's Super Rugby outfit.

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Kurtley Beale joins Western Force on short-term deal

The struggling Western Force have signed much-capped Wallaby Kurtley Beale on a short-term deal for the rest of their Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Force learn Drua lessons before daunting Eden Park trip

The Western Force are ready for perhaps the toughest test in Super Rugby Pacific, a trip to Eden Park to take on the Blues on Friday night.

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