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Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force have been left bitterly disappointed by their opening Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes and are desperate to bounce back against the Rebels.

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Doubters won't deter Force from aiming high in 2024

The Western Force are being tipped to finish near the foot of the table this season, but coach Simon Cron is confident his side can prove the doubters wrong.

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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 is strong in this one as coach Cron re-signs

Western Force coach Simon Cron says he's excited about what his group can achieve after signing a contract extension until the end of 2026.

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Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell

New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.

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Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

A rallying Western Force have notched a confidence-boosting pre-season win over the Reds in Brisbane, while the Rebels also impressed in beating the Waratahs.

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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 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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Jeremy Thrush's retirement backflip officially over

A heel injury has ended the hopes of Western Force lock Jeremy Thrush playing out the Super Rugby Pacific season, but his heroics will be long remembered.

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Force coach unleashes on TMO for missing Swinton hit

Western Force flyhalf Jake Strachan will miss a minimum of four weeks with concussion after copping a brutal late hit from Waratahs flanker Lachlan Swinton.

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Force hold Super finals hope despite Waratahs humbling

Coach Simon Cron has lamented his side's "worst performance" of the Super Rugby season in losing to the Waratahs but says Western Force can still reach finals.

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Force look to take next step in Super tussle with Tahs

Western Force were gallant in their three defeats on their NZ road trip but need to start picking up wins when they take on the NSW Waratahs on Saturday night.

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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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Force concreter to be unleashed against Highlanders

The Western Force will be aiming to notch their third win of the season when they take on the Highlanders in NZ.

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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 hooker Fainga'a set to miss start of NZ tour

The Western Force's 21-18 win over Moana has come at a cost with Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a suffering a suspected concussion.

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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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Stewart to confront former Super Reds teammates

The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on the Queensland Reds in Melbourne's Super Round.

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Force star Jeremy Thrush laps up unexpected comeback

Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush says he will have a rolling discussion with Western Force coach Simon Cron about how much of the season he plays.

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Rule tweaks applauded after speedy Super Rugby start

Efforts to speed up play and promote more entertaining rugby have been endorsed by players and coaches after a rapid start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Force are keen to extend Thrush's retirement backflip

Jeremy Thrush played a match-winning role against the Rebels after reversing his decision to retire, and it looks like the Force need him for a while longer.

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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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Doubters add to Force's chip-on-shoulder mentality

The Western Force are widely tipped to struggle this season, but new coach Simon Cron is full of optimism heading into Saturday's clash with Melbourne Rebels.

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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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Western Force taught Super Rugby lessons by Reds

The Western Force are on a steep learning curve after the Queensland Reds dished out a few lessons on the realities of Super Rugby Pacific.

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