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DARK SECRETS: 9 - The Real Truth

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.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Thrush ends retirement to lead Force to win over Rebels

Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush has scored the winning try for the Western Force against the Rebels after being convinced to come out of retirement.

AAP · Feb 25, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

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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.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Force aim to buck 100-1 odds and win Super Rugby title

The Western Force have been rated a 100-1 chance of winning this season's Super Rugby Pacific title, but new captain Michael Wells isn't deterred.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury

The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

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Drua show new tricks in Super trial win over Force

Fijian Drua showed patience and an aerial threat to go with their natural ball-running in a 48-38 defeat of Western Force in their final Super Rugby trial.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

New Rebels rugby skipper Leota following Quade's lead

A surprise pick as Melbourne Rebels skipper given his achilles injury, Rob Leota says Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper is helping him through his recovery.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 5, 2023

Reds too hot for Force in Super Rugby warm-up

Queensland Reds No.8 Harry Wilson took the first steps out of the Wallabies wilderness with a two-try haul against the Western Force

AAP · Feb 4, 2023

Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world's best

Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Kennedy eyes Super W shot at Western Force

The Merewether product will join the Force in Perth next month.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 13, 2023

Wallabies squad to begin World Cup year

Injured, overseas-based stars Quade Coope and Samu Kerevi are included in a 44-man Wallabies squad for a four-day camp on the Gold Coast next week.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

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ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

Western Force offers exciting Samoan wild card pick Saelua Leaula a shot in Super W

The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Force to confront Folau's Japanese team

The Western Force will travel to Japan to take on Urayasu D'Rocks on November 6 and 12.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Force players told to get Super buff

The Western Force have lost a host of experienced players, but new coach Simon Cron is confident of what the team can achieve next season.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

Force win tug-of-war for Reds playmaker

The Western Force have won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.

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Belfast Live · Jul 20, 2022

Ulster Rugby announce signing of Irish qualified scrum-half Michael McDonald

"I’m extremely grateful, and I look forward to having a go.”

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Rebels lose Super skipper Wells to Force

Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will reunite with his former coach Simon Cron at the Western Force after signing a two-year deal.

AAP · May 29, 2022

Rebels win but Force out of Super finals

Melbourne have clinched a one-point thriller against the Highlanders but it wasn't enough to send the Western Force through to the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

AAP · May 28, 2022

Force win, stay in Super Rugby finals race

The Western Force have moved into the Super Rugby Pacific top eight with a 27-22 home win over the Hurricanes but could still lose a finals spot.

AAP · May 27, 2022

Force aim to keep party going for Sampson

The Western Force will be hoping for a double dose of good fortune as they attempt to snare an unlikely finals berth.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Western Force add plot twist in Super Rugby Pacific finals race

The Super Rugby Pacific top eight looked pretty settled until the Western Force won a mid-week game on Tuesday, the result creating further intrigue ahead of the final round, writes Brett McKay.

AAP · May 24, 2022

Force eye finals after Moana Pasifika win

Western Force remain in the hunt for an unlikely Super Rugby Pacific finals berth after a bonus-point win over Moana Pasifika in Auckland.

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