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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.

AAP · May 17, 2025

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.

AAP · May 16, 2025

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.

AAP · May 1, 2025

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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.

AAP · Apr 20, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

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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

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

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.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

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.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

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.

AAP · May 31, 2024

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.

AAP · May 24, 2024

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.

AAP · May 12, 2024

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.

AAP · May 10, 2024

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AAP · May 3, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 6, 2024

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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AAP · Apr 4, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 29, 2024

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on Fijian Drua in enemy territory on Sunday.

AAP · Mar 23, 2024

Force wake from early-season slumber to upset Reds

The Western Force's first win of the season has come at a cost, with skipper Jeremy Williams and back-rower Will Harris going down injured.

AAP · Mar 23, 2024

Force upset Reds to post first win of Super season

The Crusaders have slipped to the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after previous cellar-dwellers the Western Force upset Queensland 40-31 in Perth.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Force ready to walk the walk against in-form Reds

The Western Force have been hit with some heavy criticism over the past week, and they will be aiming to rebound against the in-form Queensland Reds.

AAP · Mar 16, 2024

Force coach Cron apologises for 'worst ever' display

The Western Force's finals hopes are in freefall after they slipped to a 0-4 record following Saturday's 22-14 loss to Moana Pasifika.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024

‘Get on the tools, do your job, work hard’: how Western Force are aiming for a rugby revival

They have opened the Super Rugby season with four defeats but under coach Simon Cron the club is optimistic about the future

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