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  1. Lance Free

    Wallabies 2012

    Here's the latest fixture list for the Wallabies in 2012 http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/GameDay/2012Fixtures.aspx 2012 Castrol Edge Rugby International Date Time Description Venue 5 Jun TBA Wallabies v Scotland Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle 9 Jun TBA Wallabies v Wales Suncorp Stadium...
  2. Lance Free

    Benn Robinson Ruled Out for the 2011 Season with Injury

    Media Release Benn Robinson Injury UpdateQantas Wallabies prop Benn Robinson has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old, who celebrates his 27th birthday next Tuesday, underwent an arthroscopy in Sydney this morning after stumbling at training yesterday and...
  3. Lance Free

    Dave Brockhoff

    ARU Press Release - the legendary Brock. ARU Mourns the Passing of David Brockhoff Australian Rugby is today mourning the passing of one of the greats of the game; former Wallaby player and then coach David (Dave) Brockhoff. A Wallaby flanker through 26 matches, including eight Tests...
  4. Lance Free

    Force v Highlanders 2011R16

    Highlanders v Western Force Friday, 3 June 2011 at Carisbrook Stadium, Dunedin (New Zealand) Kick-off: 3.35pm (AWST) 5.35 (AEST) 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Nathan Charles 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe (Captain) 6. Matt Hodgson 7. David Pocock 8. Ben McCalman 9...
  5. Lance Free

    Force v Hurricanes 2011R15

    From their website: The Western Force has been forced into a major backline reshuffle with James O’Connor, Willie Ripia, Brett Sheehan and Gene Fairbanks all ruled out of the club’s match against the Hurricanes on Friday evening in Palmerston North. O’Connor has had several niggles over...
  6. Lance Free

    Snakes in the Backyard

    I get a few snakes in my backyard. I live in Western Brisbane on the outskirts - close to a rural area. There is a bit of bush and a creek running through down the road. We get pythons fairly regularly plus a few other nasties from time to time. Here's some photos of yesterday's one. Looks...
  7. Lance Free

    Gits signs with Toulon

    Report Superstar back Matt Giteau has signed with French club Toulon until 2013. The ACT Brumbies stand-in skipper is expected to announce his overseas deal today. Giteau was always expected to take his career abroad after the World Cup at the end of the year. The 28-year-old has...
  8. Lance Free

    Rugby Reg's a Dad Again

    Super effort and well done Reg. Congrats to you & Mum & little Eliza PS Reg - didn't see it in the other Forum & thought I'd sneak it in here....
  9. Lance Free

    2011 Super 15 Draw

    The 2011 Super 15 draw is attached.
  10. Lance Free

    John Mitchell Gone?

    EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE ANNOUNCEMENT The Emirates Western Force will make a significant announcement this afternoon at the RugbyWA offices. RugbyWA CEO Vern Reid and Chairman Geoff Stooke will be available to the media at 3.00pm. When: Thursday, 2 September 2010 Where: RugbyWA HQ –...
  11. Lance Free

    Wallabies v All Blacks Melbourne

    All Blacks squad for Melbourne: Forwards: John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Tom Donnelly, Corey Flynn, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Keven Mealamu, Kieran Read, Brad Thorn, Victor Vito, Samuel Whitelock and Tony Woodcock. Backs: Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Aaron...
  12. Lance Free

    Andy Ripley 1947-2010

    Quote; The Times Andy Ripley, the former England and Rosslyn Park back-row forward, has died after losing a five-year fight with cancer. He was 62. One of the most colourful personalities in the history of English rugby, Ripley won 24 caps for England between 1972 and 1976. A gangling 6ft...
  13. Lance Free

    All Blacks v Wales (1st Test)

    Wales Lee Byrne (Ospreys); Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Bishop (Ospreys), Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues), Tom Prydie (Ospreys); Stephen Jones (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Ospreys); Paul James (Ospreys), Matthew Rees (Scarlets), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Cardiff Blues), Alun...
  14. Lance Free

    All Blacks v Ireland

    For the ABs it looks like 'last man standing' with a very high injury toll (including 4 or 5 in the squad - Kahui, Woodcock, Donnelly, Muliaina etc) For Ireland it looks like a very experienced combo..... All Blacks: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Benson Stanley, Joe Rokocoko...
  15. Lance Free

    John Mitchell's Lions Coaching Gig Confirmed

    Press release from the Force - Mitch will be the Head Coach during Dick Muir's absence with the Boks and then off to Toshiba in what was a contra deal for David Hill...... MITCHELL CONSULTANCY AT LIONS CONFIRMED Emirates Western Force Head Coach John Mitchell has been granted approval by...
  16. Lance Free

    All Black Squad for Inbound Tours

    Newcomers are: Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg,Benson Stanley and Victor Vito. Notable omissions: Rodney So-oiala, Luke McAlister, Isaac Ross, Liam Messam, Hosea Gear, John Afoa, Brendon Leonard, Tanerau Latimer and Corey Flynn. Injured: Mike Delany (shoulder), Stephen Donald (shoulder), Jason...
  17. Lance Free

    Force v Sharks

    Looks to me like their best team available - changes at lock (McCalman), prop (Cowan), hooker (Whittaker) and halfback (Sheehan). The Sharks v Emirates Western Force Friday, 14 May 2010 at Absa Stadium, Durban Kick-off: 7.10pm (SAST) / 1.10am (Saturday, 15 May 2010 - AWST) Referee: Pro...
  18. Lance Free

    Force v Cheetahs

    Western Force v Cheetahs Shepherd back (can't guarantee he'll last the warmup tho') as is JO'C at F/B, Justin Turner gets his first start (deserved) and Hockings, Henderson and Charles rotation. Fairbrother is fit again and starting. Staniforth is back in Perth after a neck injury. One...
  19. Lance Free

    Force v Lions

    Dunning in for Fairbrother (injured), Wykes for McCalman and Staniforth for Barty. Longbottom on the bench. JO'C still injured. Cam Shepherd back to fullback which will be good to see - his injuries must be at the stage where he can kick again. Can't imagine a great deal of interest in this...
  20. Lance Free

    Western Force v Crusaders. Perth.

    JO'C injured + Cowan, Whittaker, McCalman, Sheehan and Cummins in the starting side. Emirates Western Force v Crusaders Friday, 23 April 2010 at ME Bank Stadium, Perth Kick-off: 7.45pm AWST Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Emirates Western Force Squad 1.Pek Cowan 2.Ben Whittaker 3.Tim Fairbrother...
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