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Western Force winger Manasa Mataele confident of progress ahead of Super Rugby season Manasa Mataele may be a long way from home, but the Western Force winger has zero regrets when there is a new Super Rugby season to look forward to. The Fijian international made an impact on Force fans last...

Thats a bit rough considering their ages: Williams 22 ( Played two games for Australia A 2022) Kalapu 23 ( Played for North Harbour in the NPC 2022) Sankey 24 and McCauley 25 still have room to grow and develop. In the academy they have two players that played in the Australia U20 last year...

Great to see Bayley, Chase, Toni and Bryce getting game time as they seemed to have had recent niggles. Stoked to see Marley listed for some game time. I am assuming it is listed in playing order, with an additional hooker and scrum half included, if so Spink seems to have the inside running...

Force team for Drua friendly tomorrow:

Nice article in The West on Bryce Hegarty this morning. Could he be a bolter for the Wallabies? Western Force recruit Bryce Hegarty sets lofty goals of Wallabies debut and World Cup berth Bryce Hegarty has some lofty goals this season and they all start with a ‘W’. Wins for the Western...

I suspect they are being over cautious as the temperature forecast is 39 c. It will be a likely a wait and see with teams as the flight, fitness and hydration levels could play a big part.

Tony Lewis Force CEO on Sportsline this morning. An encouraging interview and setting the scene for the start of 2023 season Sportsline interview 20230201 Important takeouts: - Simon Cron and coaching team have settled in well and will be trying to get the best out of the players. - Good...

Union Ale: Western Force rugby club and Spinifex Brewing Company team up to launch low-carb, mid-strength beer The West Western Force rugby union club and Spinifex Brewing Company have teamed up to launch Union Ale, a new ultra-low-carb, mid-strength beer raising funds for mental health...

As expected the presser appeared very stage managed, nothing that was not expected, even the journalists questions seemed tempered. It is the first step and I would not have expected anything different. It was a bit dissapointing but expected that the national reach of the game was ignored or...

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Rodney Iona has moved to the US playing for NOLA

Izack Rodda was a guest on the Pick n Drive podcast. He really comes across as a decent, down to earth human being. Talks very highly of Simon Cron and his coaching team and were they intend taking the Force. Best of all both his fiance and him are enjoying Perth. Podcast Link

This Beale story is going to generate a lot of publicity, I hope that the lady involved is ok and is looked after.

He was but then released for Latu and went to Leicester on a short term deal, now back and with the Force

Appears that Tom Horton will join the Force to replace Jack Winchester, who has given up professional rugby to head back to his studies.

Nice article on Rugby.com.au about Jackson Pugh Ones to Watch: Jackson Pugh taking lessons from All Blacks superstars after ‘crazy’ debut season From Rugby.com.au There is plenty of exciting talent within the Australian clubs ready to step up as we head into the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific...

Nice article on Planet Rugby about Reesjan Pasitoa: Western Force: Reesjan Pasitoa wants to be the ‘Wallaby 10’ Western Force fly-half Reesjan Pasitoa has lofty ambitions for his future and wants to be the best playmaker in the world. The 21-year-old played fantastic rugby for the Perth side...

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Stoked for Hodgo and the woman's program and what better way to start the year with another Mataele in one of the Force squads. Hodgo continues to be a beacon of hope for rugby in the west, and just like his playing days his hands on involvement shows his actions speak louder than his words.