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Mac Grealy (left) and Brandon Paenga-Amosa despair after Filio Daugunu’s late try.

Rugby unionComments‘This one hurts’: Force burnt by last-gasp Reds loss

Western Force coach Simon Cron and vice-captain Nic White say changing expectations mean their last-minute defeat to Queensland Reds will sting even more after twice letting the lead slip.

Ben Smith

For the third time in three weeks, Western Force have been involved in late drama — but this time, they were on the receiving end of it.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHeart-breaker! Force get taste of own late drama medicine

For the third time in three weeks, Western Force have been involved in late drama — but this time, they were on the receiving end of it.

Ben Smith

Cecilia Smith of the Force scores a try during the round one Super Rugby Women's match between Western Force and ACT Brumbies at HBF Park on March 01, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumUpset narrowly averted as Force snatch draw with Brumbies

Western Force have come within a whisker of being upset by the Brumbies in their opening round Super Rugby Women clash as they were held to a 29-29 draw at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Western Force Lock and Wallaroo’s captain Michaela Leonard. Riley Churchman

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumForce ready to cash in on destination club status

Western Force lock and Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard says the work the club has done off the field has put them in a position to have a serious tilt at a maiden Super Rugby W premiership. 

Caitlin Bassett

Western Force Women

RugbyCommentsEverything you need to know about Force’s Super W squad

The West Australian’s Caitlin Bassett takes a look at the Western Force squad ahead of Saturday’s Super W season-opener against the Brumbies.

Caitlin Bassett

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Western Force) and Sef Fa’agase (Queensland Reds) celebrating their Samoan heritage by posing with a Samoan flag outside of HBF Park.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumAll-business Force ready for Reds challenge

Western Force hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says his side will not be overawed by Queensland Reds’ stars ahead of Saturday’s big clash at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Nic White is writing exclusively for The West Australian.

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NIC WHITE: Force aim to be ready to ‘climb Everest’ weekly

It’s exciting to be 2-0. But every Monday, the message internally is the same. It’s time to reset to zero. We need to work all week to be ready to climb Mount Everest each Saturday, writes Nic White.

Nic White

Western Force women's coach Dylan Parsons.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumParsons challenges Force to believe ahead of title tilt

Western Force coach Dylan Parsons says merely confidence and the unknown is separating his side from reaching the Super Rugby Women’s grand final and challenging for the title.

Ben Smith

Reesjan Pasitoa will make his first appearance for Western Force in more than 1000 days.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCron has faith in Force depth ahead of Reds rumble

Western Force coach Simon Cron says they will trust in their depth ahead of Saturday’s early-season Super Rugby Pacific blockbuster against Queensland Reds at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Former wunderkind Reesjan Pasitoa will make his long-awaited return.

Rugby unionPremiumForce skipper to miss Reds clash, but young gun returns

After more than 1000 days’ absence, Reesjan Pasitoa is set to make his competitive return to rugby — but Western Force will be without captain Jeremy Williams for their blockbuster clash with Queensland Reds.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch has made a hot start to the Super Rugby season.

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumForce recruit Dylan Pietsch hungry for more wins

It’s been a record-breaking 2-0 start to their Super Rugby Pacific campaign, but Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch says aspects of their game need fixing if they want to keep winning.

Caitlin Bassett

The Force celebrated a famous win in Canberra on Saturday night.

Rugby unionPremiumForce leaders hail fighting spirit after second stunning win

After two heart-stopping, against the odds wins to begin their Super Rugby Pacific campaign, Western Force have been hailed for their fighting spirit. 

Ben Smith

Force players celebrate a try.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce end 5000-day hoodoo with ANOTHER last-gasp win

For the second week in a row, Western Force have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, somehow staving off a Brumbies comeback to prevail 45-42 in a roller-coaster game at GIO Stadium.

Ben Smith

Darcy Swain will face his old side for the first time in a competitive environment on Saturday.

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Weird’ feelings, but Swain wired in for Brumbies return

Western Force lock Darcy Swain has admitted it will be weird when he steps out at GIO Stadium as a member of the opposition for the first time on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Nic White is writing exclusively for The West Australian.

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NIC WHITE: The changes the Force have made to fix road woes

Our sports science team have been hard at work trying to find ways to help us win on the road. We can’t wait to put to test in Canberra, writes Western Force star and The West Australian columnist Nic White.

Nic White

Western Force coach Simon Cron says they cannot afford to be daunted by the Brumbies’ cavalry of Wallabies as they prepare to face Super Rugby Pacific’s Australian benchmark.

Rugby unionComments‘They’re always there’: Force prepared for Brumbies’ stars

Western Force coach Simon Cron says they cannot afford to be daunted by the Brumbies’ cavalry of Wallabies as they prepare to face Super Rugby Pacific’s Australian benchmark.

Ben Smith

Brandon Paenga-Amosa is set to make his Force debut.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies rake primed for Force debut

Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa will make his Western Force debut against the Brumbies at GIO Stadium on Saturday as one of four changes to his side’s 23-man match-day squad.

Ben Smith

Former All Black assistant coach Leon MacDonald has taken up a position with the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumFormer All Black MacDonald heads west to join the Force

Western Force have received a boost in the form of sought-after former All Blacks full-back Leon MacDonald, who is set to join the club in an off-field role.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson celebrates his winning try.

Rugby unionPremiumWhy Force hero’s match-winning miracle almost didn’t happen

Western Force fly-half and match-winner Ben Donaldson has revealed he was close to being substituted out of the game before his remarkable match-winning solo try against Moana Pasifika.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson celebrates after scoring the winning try.

Rugby unionPremiumForce to be reckoned with! Donaldson’s late heroics lauded

Ben Donaldson’s gritty, superb solo try to haul the Western Force off the canvas personified the coach and captain’s vision of what they want the team to be.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson was the hero for the Force.

Rugby unionPremiumComeback kings! Dramatic Donaldson try wins it for Force

They trailed by 13 points with nine minutes to play, but an incredible 84th minute Ben Donaldson try has delivered the Western Force a stunning 45-44 win Moana Pasifika in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.

Ben Smith

Who will hekp open the Force's season.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumEverything you need to know about the Force’s opening squad

The Western Force will open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against Moana Pasifika on Saturday night as we give you the rundown on every player who will be in their round one squad.

Ben Smith

Western Force head coach Simon Cron

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Bite your mouth-guard and go to work’: Cron’s Force rev-up

The outside noise, no matter what sport you play, is always going to be there in a high-performance environment - for Western Force coach Simon Cron, meeting your own personal expectations is the key.

Ben Smith

One of rugby’s biggest celebrities, star All Black Ardie Savea, is hitting Perth to launch Western Force’s Super Rugby campaign on Saturday night.

RUGBY UNIONCommentsThe All Blacks’ rugby celebrity hits Perth to take on Force

One of rugby’s biggest celebrities, star All Black Ardie Savea, is hitting Perth to launch Western Force’s Super Rugby campaign on Saturday night. 

Jackson Barrett