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Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHeartbreak in paradise: Force lose semifinal thriller

The Western Force have suffered semifinal heartbreak, their quest for a maiden Super Rugby Women’s title ended by Fijian Drua in a 25-14 thriller in Suva.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumDollywood! Force sign Test rake dubbed ‘Human Mullet’

He is one of the most recognisable England internationals in recent times, with an incredible backstory to tell - and now, Nic Dolly is returning to his home country, inking a deal with the Western Force.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce sacrificing day-to-day normality for grand final shot

If you cannot win without sacrifice, the Western Force are leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of a historic Super Rugby Women grand final berth.

Ben Smith

Super Rugby CommentsPremiumForce to count on Kurtley in Crusaders clash

Western Force will unleash former Wallaby and high-profile new signing Kurtley Beale in a home debut on Saturday night.

Jackson Barrett

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumVocal Wallabies veteran the right fit at Force

Western Force defence coach Will Eggleston says new recruit Kurtley Beale can make an instant impact and has praised the veteran’s rugby brains.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumLeonard ready to lead by example against friends-turned-foes

Western Force star Michaela Leonard has a lot on her plate this weekend - a return home, temporarily stepping into the captaincy - but it will not distract her from ending the season with a bang.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce clinch signature of 14-cap Wallabies hooker

They may still be halfway through their season, but Western Force have officially begun to build their squad for 2025, announcing the signing of former Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa.

Ben Smith

RugbyCommentsPremiumBeale hoping Force lifeline can bring Wallabies return

Rugby veteran Kurtley Beale is hoping a surprise return to Super Rugby with the Western Force will be enough to trigger an international comeback after being stood down by Rugby Australia last year. 

Caitlin Bassett

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWham, bam, thank you Sam: Force star Spink to head home

The Western Force have been dealt a blow, with reigning Nathan Sharpe Medallist Sam Spink set to depart the club at season’s end to sign with English Premiership side Saracens.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumForce rue mistakes as Waratahs run away with victory

Western Force coach Dylan Parsons says his side were taught a lesson - and then a few more - against the best team in the league after their Super Rugby Women’s defeat to the Waratahs.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionBrave Force put to the sword by classy Waratahs

The Western Force have been overrun by the Waratahs in their Super Rugby Women’s clash at McGillivray Oval, falling 45-21 to the classy league-leaders.

Ben Smith

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Force bring in ex-Wallaby star Beale on short-term deal

The Western Force have added experience in the form of former Wallaby Kurtley Beale, who has signed with the club on a short-term injury replacement deal.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumBlues bothers: Force crushed by dominant Aucklanders

The Western Force have crashed to their heaviest Super Rugby Pacific defeat of the season as they were dismantled 50-3 by a relentless Blues at Eden Park.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumClash with ‘benchmark’ Waratahs lights a fire inside Force

Western Force coach Dylan Parsons has encouraged his side to “light the fire” as they prepare to test themselves against the Super Rugby Women’s benchmark side.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHuge blow for Force as Potter goes under knife

Western Force star Harry Potter looks set to miss the rest of the season, with coach Simon Cron revealing the outside back will go under the knife for an ankle injury.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPotted Potter: Force star sidelined as young gun given debut

A Western Force young gun looks set to make his debut at one of rugby’s most famous grounds - but it will come in place of an injured star.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumGain-line battle at heart of Force’s fight with the Blues

The best form of offence could be a good defence for the Western Force, with attack coach Mark Ozich acknowledging the importance of the physical battle against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWet weather not to blame for Force’s damp performance

Western Force coach Simon Cron and vice-captain Nic White have refused to blame the wild conditions and rain-sodden field for their 31-13 loss to Fijian Drua in Lautoka.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionPremiumForce women undone by Drua as they drop first game

The Western Force have fallen to their first Super Rugby Women’s defeat of the season as they battled both the conditions and a clinical Fijian Drua in a loss at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionVideoCommentsPremiumParadise lost: Force well-beaten in Fiji amid downpour

The Western Force’s torrid start to the season has continued amid a torrential downpour as they were downed 31-13 on a rain-sodden pitch by a 14-man Fijian Drua at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce brace for electric atmosphere in first Fiji fling

With a match in paradise awaiting them, Western Force coach Simon Cron has encouraged his charges to embrace the unique atmosphere when they take on Fijian Drua at Churchill Park.

Ben Smith

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumPomare to celebrate 25-game milestone, but wants plenty more

Western Force captain Trilleen Pomare says Super Rugby Women needs more games and hopes the milestone she celebrates this weekend will soon be surpassed by her next generation of teammates.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce utility Kuenzle finding the fun in versatility

When players get thrown into a brand new position, they either sink or swim - in Western Force back Bayley Kuenzle’s case, he already looks like a natural in deep waters.

Ben Smith

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCarter in as Force skipper’s time out revealed

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been confirmed to miss his side’s two-game road trip as new arrival Sam Carter is set to debut from the bench.

Ben Smith