Western Force 2026

[Wilson]

Harry Johnson-Holmes has re-signed for 2026:

Harry Johnson-Holmes extends with Force, ready to settle "unfinished business"

"Unfinished business" is on Harry Johnson-Holmes' mind, with the 91-capped Super Rugby veteran confirming he will sign on for a second season at the Western Force.

www.rugby.com.au

Important re-signing, assuming he can make it onto the field. Must have been a bit of a risk of medical retirement.

 

[Tazzmania]

Great to see the Force being innovative to identify local talent for the womens game.

Force confirm three-game North vs South Women's Series

The Western Force are excited to announce the advent of the North vs South Women’s Series which will be played across three games in October and November in Perth.

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[Tazzmania]

Season 2026 kicks off Western Force home to the Brumbies 14 February 16:45 WST

 

[Wilson]

Darby Lancaster signed on a one year deal:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/27/wallaby-turns-down-overseas-move-to-sign-with-third-super-rugby-side-in-three-years/

 

[Tazzmania]

Game 2 Season 2026:

21 February: Force v Blues in Joondalup

Force to take Super Rugby to Joondalup for first time in Club history

For the first time in Western Force history, the Club will take Super Rugby to Perth’s fast-growing northern corridor with one game at Arena Joondalup's HIF Health Insurance Oval in the 2026 season proper.

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[Dctarget]

Darby Lancaster signed on a one year deal:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/27/wallaby-turns-down-overseas-move-to-sign-with-third-super-rugby-side-in-three-years/

This is great news, Force back 3 was looking undersized and underpowered with Potter leaving. But Bridge, Pietsch with Lancaster off the bench is tasty.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Good draw for the Force to open with two home games and close out with three home games.

 

[chiraag]

This looks like a MUCH better draw for the Force than normal, and has the look of them finally being prioritised in scheduling with blocks of away games together to minimise travel and byes well spaced throughout the season to assist with the big travel load.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

You would hope/assume in the nature of Super Rugby that the Force are alive with 3 home games to close the season out.

Could already be locked in…

 

[Tomikin]

You could only argue, that maybe having the Bye before playing the Crusaders at home would have helped. but NZ WA QLD.. gonna be rough

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Seems like everyone has some rough patches. At least have 3 home to finish feels like controlling your destiny. Not bad Bye timings either.

Reds have QLD > WA > Moana, Tahs end the season with NZ > Fiji > NSW > WA

 

[WoodysRFC]

Was wondering where Viliami Fine had wound up, not a bad pick up from Force, although remains to be seen if he's brought in to the main squad for next season.

 

[Tazzmania]

Force appoint experienced Harris as new defence coach

The Western Force are excited to announce the appointment of the experienced Brad Harris as the Club’s new defence coach ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.....

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[Filipo Daugunu]

Whats the deal with Bayley Kuenzle? Recently re-signed with the club, but has not featured in this third tier comp. Why?

 

[Tazzmania]

Whats the deal with Bayley Kuenzle? Recently re-signed with the club, but has not featured in this third tier comp. Why?

I saw and spoke to him at the game on the weekend.

He had to have some tidy up surgeries and is currently in rehab and should be good to go for Super Rugby Pacific.

 

[Fisherman's Basket]

Some supporters at the Brumbies Waratahs match on Saturday were saying that the Brumbies want to get George Poolman for next season. Not sure if he is contracted for next year at the Western Force, but Larkham wants him for outside centre and winger coverage apparently.

 

[Tazzmania]

New Western Force signing to be announced shortly on Western Force Facebook page.

Is it Darby Lancaster or someone else?

 

[Tazzmania]

Darby Lancaster signed for 2026

 

[rugbyAU]

 

[Major Tom]

Darby Lancaster signed for 2026

Only the 1 year. Both hedging their bets. Hope he goes well.