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Nathan Sharpe a Force colossus

Roscoe Tims May 17, 2010 13

Sharks 27 Western Force 22 I’ve banged on a bit about Matt Hodgson being the backbone of the Force’s efforts this year but in the face of adversity you cannot fault the commitment, workrate

Force v Highlanders Preview: Shepherd’s Pie

Roscoe Tims April 10, 2010 5

In what has been a prick of a season so far, the Western Force have an opportunity to post a rare brace of wins following last week’s victory over the Stormers. With their international

Western Force v Bulls: Dead Man Walking

Roscoe Tims March 25, 2010 12

By announcing his departure from coaching the Western Force ‘at the end of the 2011 season’ John Mitchell is effectively a dead man walking. I wonder where he’ll celebrate New Years’ Eve this year?

Chiefs v Force Preview: Not Enough Indians

Roscoe Tims February 25, 2010 6

It’s not only the Western Force who have been unlucky in love recently but the Chiefs are without a swag of quality players for this weekend’s clash in Swan Laager. In good news for

Born Free (to play wherever).

Noddy February 25, 2010 16

With the Melbourne Rebels now in the player market place, not too long after the WA Force entered, a subset issue is now a subject of hot discussion. Who can lay claim to the

Brumbies: the Real Force.

Brumby Jack February 11, 2010 6

The ‘Super Star’ CA Brumbies take on the Western Force on Friday night at the new home ground of the Force, ME Bank Stadium, in what is shaping as an blockbuster match to start

Mark Bart down for general duties

Roscoe Tims February 10, 2010 9

The Western Force have named their team for Friday’s match-up with the Brumbies and as flagged earlier in the week, Mark Bartholomeusz is the new black. He was recruited by the Force as a

Force Have Real Firepower in 2010

Roscoe Tims January 6, 2010 18

If ever there was a time for the Western Force to fulfill their real potential it’s now. They’ve essentially been a journeyman outfit since entering the Super 14 competition in 2006. I don’t mean

Wallaby Loose Head Prop of the Decade

Noddy December 18, 2009 17

We finally reach the last position in the team, if only because of its numerical allocation. For mine, this will be one of the most interesting ‘battles’ of the series. Now I expect most

G&GR Wallaby Player of the Year: Spring Tour

Noddy December 3, 2009 6

And so the year has drawn to a close. The Spring Tour has been a disapointing expedition for the Wallabies. As for the players? We have seen the emergence of some wonderful young players