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Aug 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on COTTRELL INKS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH THE FORCE
Angus Cottrell has recommitted to the Western Force on a two year deal which will keep the 26-year-old at the club until at least the end of the 2018 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The hardnosed backrower featured in all but one of the club’s matches in...
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Jul 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE LOCK IN MATWIJOW
The Western Force will add to their second row depth with the signing of Queensland Reds lock Ben Matwijow on a one year deal. The 26-year-old lock joined the Queensland Reds this season as injury cover for Wallaby Kane Douglas after winning the ITM Cup with...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force side named for final clash of the season
The Western Force have made one change to the match day 23 for the club’s final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night with Brynard Stander to start and Kane Koteka coming onto the bench. The...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Meakes joins Force on two year deal
The Western Force will add to their backline stocks for the 2017-2018 seasons with the signing of 25-year-old Gloucester centre Bill Meakes on a two year deal. The former Australian Sevens and Australian U20 representative scored seven tries in his 45...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impressive DHL Stormers into playoffs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Roundup
Cell C Sharks edge closer to wildcard position Vodacom Bulls keep alive qualifying hopes The DHL Stormers confirmed their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs courtesy of an impressive 22-3 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. With just one...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Western Force players sanctioned by ARU over South Africa incidents
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today determined sanctions against Western Force players Pek Cowan and Dane Haylett-Petty after the pair were relieved of their leadership roles by the club for the remainder of the 2016 Super Rugby season for breaching...
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Jul 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force side named for Stormers showdown
The Western Force have made five changes to the match day 23 for Saturday night’s clash with the Stormers with Ben Tapuai returning to the side at outside centre, while local product Richard Hardwick has been named for his first run on start. In the other...
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Jun 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE 10s SET TO TAKE ON MAURITIUS
By Fraser Smith Entering a team in World Club 10s for the first time the Western Force 10s team consists of a mix of Asteron Life Super Rugby hardened players, developing players from the club Future Force Foundation and some of the most talented players in...
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Apr 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE RING THE CHANGES FOR CLASH WITH BULLS
Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has given the side a shake up for Friday night’s clash with the Bulls with seven changes to the match day 23. In the changes to the starting XV Harry Scoble has been named for his run-on debut after impressing...
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Apr 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH CRUSADERS
By Fraser Smith The Western Force have made two changes to the match-day 23 to take on the Crusaders at nib Stadium on Friday, 8 April, as the Western Australian side return home for the first time since Round Three. In the only change to the starting XV...
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Apr 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE GO DOWN VALIANTLY IN DUNEDIN
The Western Force have gone down to the Highlanders 32-20 in a bruising encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium in the final leg of the club’s three match tour of New Zealand. The Force started with a bang, catching the Highlanders napping and scoring two early...
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Mar 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE OVERPOWERED BY HURRICANES IN PALMERSTON NORTH
The Western Force have gone down to the Hurricanes 41-6 at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North tonight. The Force were in the contest for the first 50-minutes of the game trailing 10-6 before the floodgates opened, missed opportunities came...
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Mar 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on FAULKNER NAMED IN FORCE SIDE FOR HURRICANES CLASH
By David Berrie on Wed 16th March 16 Western Force and Wallaby prop Tetera Faulkner has been named in the run-on side as one of six changes to the club’s starting XV for the clash with the Hurricanes. In a huge boost to the Western Force pack and...
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Mar 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date: Friday 11 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:05 local / 13:05 SA Time Referee: Andrew Lees AR1: Damien Mitchelmore AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 1. Pekahou Cowan 2....
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on MCCALMAN RETURNS FOR FORCE SIDE TO FACE REDS
Wallaby No.8 Ben McCalman has been named on the bench in one of three changes to the Western Force team set to do battle with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 5 March, with both sides on the hunt for their first win of the season. Coming...
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Feb 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE FALL TO REBELS IN SEASON OPENER
The Western Force have fallen to the Melbourne Rebels 25-19, despite a stunning performance from new recruit Jono Lance who put up all 19 of the Force’s points, scoring a four penalties, and converting the kick attempt on his own try. The Force, who...
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Feb 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE UNDER 20’S SET TO COMPETE IN NEW NATIONAL COMPETITION
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced a revamped National Under 20’s competition to replace the old National Championships format. The competition will run in coordination with the Asteron Life Super Rugby season with each Australian...
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Feb 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE OVERPOWER SPIRITED DRAGONS AT MCGILLIVRAY
The Western Force has ended its pre-season campaign on a winning note, with a double from Luke Morohan helping the side to a 34-26 victory over the Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval on Saturday afternoon. In dry conditions, the Western Force...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAMES SQUAD FOR DRAGONS TRIAL MATCH
The Western Force have named a strong 29-man squad for the club’s final preseason hit-out against the Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval on Saturday, 13 February. The Force will be on the hunt for back-to-back victories on Saturday as they continue to...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!
The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford last night. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE DEFEAT HURRICANES IN GOSFORD
The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford this evening. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super...
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Jan 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on TESSMANN RETURNS TO THE FORCE FOR SEASON 2016
Western Force hooker Heath Tessmann has signed on for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season, and will look to back up another strong year of rugby after playing all 16 matches for the Force last season. The Western Australian side has retained the bulk of...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP
The Western Force has unveiled its playing strip and team kit for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby competition. The jersey, an evolution of the club’s 10th season jersey, features a number of high performance features, making it the toughest, lightest and...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force has added significant size to its forward pack for 2016 with the recruitment of Queensland Country lock Richie Arnold. Arnold, identical twin to ACT Brumbies and Wallabies lock Rory Arnold, stands at a towering 208cm and 127kg –...
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Oct 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE & BLK RENEW PARTNERSHIP TO 2019
New playing, training and supporter apparel range New packages and loyalty rewards for RugbyWA clubs The Western Force has renewed its partnership with leading apparel provider, BLK, for a further four seasons, to the end of 2019. The...
