Western Force to play series of invitational matches
8 years ago by Western ForceThe Western Force are set to play a series of invitational matches, dubbed World Series Rugby, from May to August, including games against the Crusaders and Rebels in June, when Super...
Jono Lance to re-join Worcester
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have announced that Australian fly-half Jono Lance will be returning to the Club ahead of the 2018/19 season on a two-year contract. The playmaker recently signed a deal to...
Reds apart, a decent Super Rugby start
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Queensland Reds apart, there was success and cause for early optimism among Australia’s Super Rugby franchises, but also plenty of room for improvement. A Melbourne Rebels starting side sparked...
Rebels rout Reds to open Super season
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auMelbourne recruit Will Genia has put his love of Queensland aside to steer his new Super Rugby side to a 45-19 demolition of the Reds in their opening match. Much was made during the pre-season about the...
Sacrifices and opportunities: Life not too grim for former Force players
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auI wonder what Taniela Tupou thinks of the latest grumble from a former Western Force player. Two days after Tupou’s family home in Tonga was swept away by Cyclone Gita’s 200 km/hr winds, new...
Longbottom to return to the Force
8 years ago by Western ForceAfter four seasons playing for Saracens and Sale Sharks in the UK, Kieran Longbottom will return to Perth to bolster the line-up of a renewed and re-energised Force side. “I’m...
Leaner Super Rugby season gets first test
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA leaner Super Rugby season with fewer, but likely more-competitive, fixtures starts on the weekend in what organisers, broadcasters and fans hope will be a slicker product. The competition has been cut...
Dwayne Nestor takes over as head coach of Australia Women
8 years ago by Australia RugbyDwayne Nestor has today been confirmed as the new head coach of the Wallaroos. The Wallaroos former assistant coach will take the reins effective immediately as the side gears towards the...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations: Italy team to face Ireland Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made 3 changes to his starting to face Ireland. The backline remains unchanged while Luca Bigi comes into the starting...
Peter Grant and Marcel Brache commit to new Western Force era
8 years ago by Western ForceFormer Western Force and international backs Peter Grant and Marcel Brache are the first two players to commit to a new era of WA rugby. Former springbok fly-half Grant and USA outside back Brache...
