Western Force

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Reinach, Bosch named in extended Bok training group Experienced prop Beast Mtawarira, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach and utility back Curwin Bosch are part of Sharks players included in the extended Springbok...

Western Force's days in Super Rugby are numbered

The Daily Telegraph report that the Force will be the Australian franchise to be cut from the competition as part of a proposed SANZAAR move to reduce the number of teams from 18 to 15.   As...

Odds shorten on Force Super Rugby exit

The Western Force are reportedly set to be the Australian franchise axed from next year’s Super Rugby competition if SANZAAR pushes forward with a proposed restructure. According to News Limited...

UPDATE: Western Force respond to reports Super Rugby franchise will be cut

Reports are flying that the Western Force are set to be the unlucky Australian Super Rugby side cut in a revamped 15-team competition, however the franchise has denied they will be making way at the end...

Super Rugby Round 5 Top performers

Melani Nanai vs The Bulls  The Blues winger had an exciting game against the men from Pretoria scoring a try and putting together a fantastic attacking display.   Nanai's attacking qualities...

Still no return in sight for McCalman

Western Force skipper Ben McCalman must feel like giving the finger to his injured right thumb, with the Wallabies back-rower set to spend another frustrating week on the sidelines. McCalman is yet to...

Super Rugby Round 5 Highlights: Crusaders 45 v Force 17

Waratahs ready for New Zealand challenge

The NSW Waratahs are psyched for a season-defining fortnight as they bid to revive Australia’s flagging Super Rugby title hopes. The Waratahs’ thrilling – and desperately needed –...

Battered Force go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

Western Force coach Dave Wessels says his battered team will be better for the experience after conceding seven tries in a bruising 45-17 loss to the Crusaders in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash...

Crusaders bag easy full house

For once the Crusaders didn’t have to rely on a late comeback as they took control from the outset en route to a comfortable full house bonus point 45-17 win over a gutsy Western Force team.