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Mar 8, 21 •
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Another Wallaby has joined the Western Force squad, with Sitaleki Timani returning to the club as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season after leaving France for family reasons. The towering lock adds a wealth of experience to the Force, having...
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Mar 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SECURE HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY AU VICTORY
The Western Force have recorded their first Super Rugby AU win in 2021 with a thrilling four-point triumph at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney against the NSW Waratahs. The Force scored two tries to one in the 20-16 victory. The home team opened the scoring in the...
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Mar 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on STANDER TO LEAD THE FORCE AGAINST THE WARATAHS
Brynard Stander will lead the Western Force out as run-on captain this Friday at 4:45pm (AWST) against the NSW Waratahs at Bankwest Stadium in Western Sydney. Head Coach Tim Sampson has made nine changes to the squad for the club’s first away trip of the...
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Mar 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on ENGLISH SPEEDSTER JOINS THE FORCE
England U20’s star Jordan Olowofela has signed a one-year deal with the Western Force in a fantastic international coup for the club. The exciting young midfielder, who can play both at centre and on the wing, joins the Force from English Premiership side...
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Mar 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SET TO FIGHT FOR WIN IN SYDNEY
Returning to the Super Rugby AU field for Friday night’s Round 3 clash against the NSW Waratahs after a week’s bye, the Force is working hard to bring home the win. Former All Black lock Jeremey Thrush is expecting the Waratahs to “come out...
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Feb 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce team for Super Rugby AU season opener against New South Wales
St.George Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has named his first team of the 2021 Super Rugby AU season for Friday night’s season opener against the Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium. Up to three players could potentially make their Super Rugby and Queensland...
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Feb 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on INTERNATIONAL STARS SET TO DEBUT
The Western Force will debut five players in Friday’s blockbuster season opener against the reigning champion ACT Brumbies. Wallabies stars Tevita Kuridrani and Tom Robertson, Argentinians Santiago Medrano and Tomás Lezana, as well as Irish great Rob...
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Feb 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE UNVEILS 2021 PLAYING JERSEYS
The Western Force is delighted to reveal their 2021 home and away playing jerseys supplied by official apparel partner O’Neills for the Super Rugby AU and Trans-Tasman competitions. The home jersey showcases our traditional rich blue colour, as we pay...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY AU SET FOR TAKE-OFF ON NEW BROADCAST HOME IN 2021
Super Rugby AU is set for 2021 take-off with Australia’s next generation of superstars on show from Friday 19 February. Rugby will be live and ad-free on its new home, Stan Sport, as well as one game a week simulcast live and free-to-air on the Nine...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRIOR TO LEAD THE FORCE IN 2021
The Western Force is delighted to announce that Ian Prior will remain captain of the club for the 2021 Super Rugby campaign. This will be the distinguished scrumhalf’s fourth season as captain after taking the reigns in 2018. With over 70 Force caps to...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Announces New Leadership Team
Following its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has appointed Brendan Morris, currently the Chief Operating...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 squads announced
Experience and continuity run through the 2021 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The 26 ‘rookies’, defined as those players who have signed their first...
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Nov 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS READY FOR THE ‘LAST DANCE’ IN VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
Chris Smith will earn his first start at flyhalf when the Vodacom Bulls host the Phakisa Pumas in their final Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 21 November 2020. This match marks the first meeting between the teams at Vodacom...
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Nov 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play Tafel Lager Griquas in Bloem
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Tafel Lager Griquas in round seven of their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign on Saturday, 21 November at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to...
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Nov 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions v Phakisa Pumas match falls to COVID-19
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and Phakisa Pumas scheduled for Emirates Airline Park on Saturday has been postponed in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the...
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Nov 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 2021 announced
Super Rugby will pack twice the punch in 2021 with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) announcing today a six-week Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament which will kick off on 14 May. Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman will feature 10 Super Rugby...
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Nov 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play DHL Stormers
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the DHL Stormers in round six of their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign on Saturday, 14 November at DHL Newlands, Cape Town. The action kicks off at 19:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19...
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Nov 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Lions shake-up for Puma clash
Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made several changes to the side that will host the Phakisa Pumas at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The pack of forwards will see Ruan Dreyer, Willem Alberts and Reinhard Nothnagel get a start as part of the squad...
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Nov 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to face Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley
Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Friday, 13th November 2020 Time: 19h00 Venue: Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley Referee: Griffin Colby Assistant Referees: Rasta Rasivhenge, Paul Mente Television Match Official: Jaco Peyper The Cell C Sharks take on the...
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Nov 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa draw announced
• Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 draw confirmed• The competition will kick off on Friday, 26 February• There will be a Final to decide the Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa trophy• Sky is the new Super Rugby Aotearoa naming rights sponsor New Zealand Rugby (NZR)...
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Nov 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp LOCKED in for Vodacom Bulls debut
Walt Steenkamp has been named at lock and will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls when they travel to Johannesburg to face the Emirates Lions in Round 5 of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 7 November 2020. The 25-year-old...
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Nov 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Odendaal back in the fray
Burger Odendaal returns to the fray to take up a centre partnership with Wandisile Simelane to face log leaders the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked derby at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. This is the only change to the starting line-up....
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Nov 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers century for Kitshoff in Kimberley
Captain Steven Kitshoff will earn his 100th DHL Stormers cap in the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. The powerful loosehead prop, who made his debut as a 19-year-old against the Chiefs in Hamilton...
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Nov 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs share points
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked third round match between the Emirates Lions and the Toyota Cheetahs, which was called off in line with COVID-19 protocols, has been declared a draw, as a result of the inability to reschedule the match. Each team is awarded...
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Nov 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team to face the Cell C Sharks
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Cell C Sharks in the fifth round of their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign on Friday, 6 November in Jonsson Kings Park, Durban. The action kicks off at 19:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19...
