Force great Hodgson wants ARU cleanout
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWestern Force great Matt Hodgson has called for the remaining ARU board members to fall on their swords following their decision to axe the Perth-based Super Rugby franchise. The Force are facing rugby...
Decisions ahead for Force rugby players
9 years ago by The RoarThe Australian Rugby Union will address the anticipated scramble for the services of Western Force player but the CEO of the axed Super Rugby franchise says their personnel don’t need to make immediate...
How the west was lost – and won
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auLet’s be clear: the ARU was always going to make the wrong decision. This is sadly not a surprise, but it demonstrates the lack of vision and courage that exists within the ARU. Today the ARU unintentionally...
Money the primary reason for axing the Force
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Australian Rugby Union says financial reasons were behind their decision to cut the Western Force rather than the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition. On a dramatic day, ARU boss Bill...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShane Geraghty joins Stade Francais as a medical joker Former Bristol and England fly-half Shane Geraghty has signed with Stade Francais as a medical joker. Full story Premiership Transfer...
Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver resigns
9 years ago by Australian RugbyAustralian Rugby Union chief Bill Pulver will step down from his role once a replacement is found. "I have made the decision to step down as CEO once the board finds someone to replace...
Where to now? The big questions following the ARU’s decision to cut the Force
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter the ARU finally made the decision to remove the Western Force’s Super Rugby license, there’s plenty of confusion about the next steps in the process. Here are all the big questions –...
“An idiotic decision”: Forrest fires back after ARU axe the Force
9 years ago by The RoarWestern Force benefactor Andrew Forrest has taken aim at the ARU in the wake of their decision to cut the team from the Super Rugby competition, and he hasn’t held back. Forrest said in a press conference...
RugbyWA Statement Regarding ARU Announcement
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ARU has informed RugbyWA today that it intends to remove the Western Force from the Super Rugby Competition in 2018. RugbyWA remains committed to pursuing every possible means to ensure the...
BREAKING: Bill Pulver quits after axeing the Force
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auARU CEO Bill Pulver is set to quit his position following today’s announcement that the Western Force will be cut from the Super Rugby competition. Pulver will remain in his position until the board...
