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Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

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Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.

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Crusaders right at home, Reds attempt to stop Super rot

The out-of-sorts Queensland Reds must improve a one-sided record against the Crusaders, who haven't lost at Suncorp Stadium since the 2011 Super Rugby final.

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Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Hamstring tightness ruined Zac Lomax's planned Super Rugby debut in Brisbane, so he will be wheeled out in Fiji instead.

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Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.

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Fijian debut in play after Force's Lomax anti-climax

Injuries to both starting wingers could leave the Western Force with little choice but to blood Zac Lomax on one of Super Rugby Pacific's toughest trips.

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Bullish Force defy Lomax scratching in big Reds upset

The 11th-hour scratching of NRL recruit Zac Lomax mattered little as the Force dominated the Reds in Brisbane for a much-needed Super Rugby Pacific win.

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‘It’s not a revolution, it’s evolution’: Les Kiss army takes shape with Wallabies reign in sight

Australia’s incoming coach is out to build on the foundations set by Joe Schmidt after having to earn his shot while coming from a rugby league background

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Kiss's tough calls to 'fill cup' of deepened Reds

The Reds have marched to 4-2 and sit fourth despite injuries and constant line-up tweaks to create combinational depth that was lacking last Super season.

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Gutted and upset: Force to lose Ekuasi to France

The Western Force will lose Vaiolini Ekuasi to French rugby at the end of the season, and they're worried more players like him will follow in the future.

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Reds' alert as Lomax gets green light for rugby debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is ready to go after being named on the bench for the Western Force's Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

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'Good luck to him': Reds roll out Lomax welcome mat

The Queensland Reds expect rugby league convert Zac Lomax to make his debut when the Western Force visit on Easter Saturday.

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Lomax joins Force brains trust as rugby debut nears

Former NRL star Zac Lomax warmed up with his new Force teammates before joining the coaches in the box during Saturday's 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

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Brave Western Force go down to Chiefs in Perth

The Western Force will be ruing their inability to make the most of an important numerical advantage during a crucial time of their 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

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Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.

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Aero features might not be much use in the mud, but there aren't many faster multi-surface bikes than this.

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League convert Lomax unsure on Super debut

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax says he's unsure of when he will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut, in the midst of his own pre-season after six months on the sidelines.

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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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Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start

James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.

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No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.

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Zac Lomax exits limbo via defection as latest NRL star lured by Wallabies jersey

Newly signed Western Force flyer has the skills to not only crack the Australian squad but transform it, all in time for 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.

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Win for the coach as Highlanders down Force in thriller

The Highlanders' tight win over the Western Force was all the sweeter for players after their coach Jamie Joseph had missed out on the All Blacks job.

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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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