Force fall short as Chiefs win Super Rugby clash by nine points

Chiefs beat Western Force 16-7 at nib StadiumThe Perth public showed their support as the Force face the Super Rugby axeThe Western Force provided stiff opposition but ultimately came up short as the powerful Chiefs did enough to win their Super Rugby clash by nine points. The hosts were held scoreless in the second half to go down 16-7. The Force were playing their first game since news broke that they and the Melbourne Rebels are facing the axe as the Super Rugby competition is reduced to 15 teams in 2018. Rugby WA has stood firm in fighting for the Force’s survival. The Perth public turned …