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Emerging prop Smith re-commits to Force until 2027 The Western Force have re-signed 20-year-old tighthead prop Josh Smith on a two-year deal after impressing across the first half of the 2025 SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific campaign. READ MORE

Teenage prodigy Charlie named for LA SVNS World Championship 18-year-old Wallace Charlie has been named in Australia's squad for the SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles on May 4-5. The Torres Strait Islander was named MVP at the Global Youth Sevens tournament in Auckland last year and comes...

Rob Leota confirmed two year deal with Bayonne READ MORE

Not what the coach and captain of the Hurricanes thought by thier votes for the match: Western Force v Hurricanes 4 - Carlo Tizzano (FOR), Ben Donaldson (FOR) (But what do they know!) NOTE: In the overall standings I think Donno is the leading Australian Flyhalf with a substantial points gap...

The Force presented a very different match day package for Global Rapid Rugby. The tickets were dirt cheap for GA at around $10 and the match was only part of the "event", with complimentary fireworks and entertainment making it an event rather than just a rugby match, which enabled them to...

According to AI: The president's primary role is to provide leadership and guidance to Rugby Australia, working with the board and executive leadership to ensure the organization's success and to promote the sport within Australia. They also play a significant role in representing Rugby...

Western Force team list Starting XV; Marley Pearce, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi; Nic White (vc), Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, Sio Tomkinson, Harry Potter, Mac Grealy...

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams spoke to reporters after the return to training following the bye ahead of the Round 10 clash with the Hurricanes. PRESS CONFERENCE

Tupou heading overseas? Wallabies legend drops bombshell regarding Taniela Tupou’s future Waratahs and Wallabies tighthead prop Taniela Tupou has been linked with a shock move away from the Sydney-based Super Rugby Pacific outfit. The 28-year-old joined the Waratahs on a one-year contract...

Great re-signing Emerging star Palu re-commits to the Force for further two seasons The Western Force are thrilled to announce the re-signing of exciting young backman Divad Palu for a further two seasons. READ MORE

No official crowd figure. Being at the game it appeared much better than the first three games this year. Watching the replay when I got home Tim Horan mentioned that it was upwards of 8k.

Aus Stadiums keeps selective data each year for super rugby, however comparing the three matches so far this year for the Force to the same corresponding fixtures last year: Force V Moana 5,328 (PY 5,480) -2.77% Force v Reds 7,377 (PY 5,462) +35.06% Force v Drua 6,011 (PY 4,882) + 23.13%...

They were competing with the Fremantle Dockers first home game, as well as a sweltering 34c direct sun with absolutely no shade in almost all the stands. (Not sure who scheduled the games this year, as it appears the supportors well being at the ground was not taken into consideration whatsover)...

Currently Director of rugby at the Bulls in South Africa

If you take a closer look there are probably a number of reasons: 1) Very large player pool. 2) Most players do not appear to leave forever, some find their way back later in their careers, others rotate in and out, and others land up playing internationals for their adopted countries, but...