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Western Force’s cross-code star Zac Lomax says he is eager to repay the club’s faith.

Rugby Union PremiumLomax to repay Force’s faith with maiden finals push

Western Force’s cross-code star Zac Lomax says he is eager to repay the club’s faith after knocking a rival offer on the head over the off-season.

Aaron Kirby

James O'Connor has signed with Western Force.

Rugby unionPremiumO’Connor relishing mentoring role as he eyes World Cup berth

Star Western Force recruit James O’Connor has promised to help the Super Rugby Pacific side in any way possible and is excited about being a mentor for his side’s playmakers.

Ben Smith

James O'Connor, has signed with Western Force. Sandra Jackson

Rugby UnionPremiumRugby’s Peter Pan has grown up and found Neverland in Perth

Two decades on from lighting up Subiaco Oval in front of the Sea of Blue, James O’Connor is poised to end his career back where it began with Western Force - and the man nicknamed ‘Peter Pan’ is all grown up.

Ben Smith

James O'Connor is back with Western Force.

Rugby union‘Full circle moment’: O’Connor returns to Force

Nearly two decades after he first broke through at the club, James O’Connor is back with Western Force after signing a one-year contract with the club.

Josh Kempton

Zac Lomax will feature for the Force in Super Rugby AUS.

Rugby unionPremiumWallabies and Lomax lock in for Force’s September series

A trio of Wallabies, two new signings and cross-code star Zac Lomax headline Western Force’s squad for the looming three-game Super Rugby AUS competition.

Ben Smith

Agustin Moyano of Argentina breaks with the ball.

Super Rugby PremiumForce re-sign ‘lightning’ Los Pumas half-back

Western Force have re-signed speedster Agustin Moyano after his starring role as an injury cover last season, as he pushes for a starting role.

Jake Santa Maria

Samantha Wood & Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumRugby stars glam up for Westen Force Rebecca Clough Medal

About 150 guests gathered at the WACA Ground’s Wally Edwards Function Centre for the gala awards night.

Kellie Balaam

Samantha Wood has become the first dual-winner of the Rebecca Clough Medal.

Rugby unionPremiumWood wins again as Force scrum-half makes history

Samantha Wood has become the first dual-winner of the Rebecca Clough Medal as the young Western Force scrum-half cemented her status as one of Australia’s best half-backs.

Ben Smith

Western Force backrower Will Harris will remain at the club to fight for a place in the starting 15 next season.

RugbyPremiumThy Will be done! Force backrower signs fresh deal

Western Force backrower Will Harris will remain at the club to fight for a place in the starting 15 next season after signing a fresh deal with the club.

Aaron Kirby

Trevor Hosea has signed for the Force.

Rugby unionForce lock in much-needed addition to second-row stocks

Western Force have moved to shore up their lock stocks by signing former Australia under-20 international and Melbourne Rebels second-rower Trevor Hosea on a two-year contract.

Ben Smith

Wallabies great James O’Connor could be set for an intriguing reunion with Western Force.

Rugby unionPremiumThe prodigal son returns? Force linked with O’Connor reunion

Wallabies great James O’Connor could be set for an intriguing reunion with the club which helped propel him to stardom, while Zac Lomax’s time with the Perth has an official expiry date.

Ben Smith

Western Force coach Dylan Parsons says their ‘time will come’ after a third semifinal heartbreak in as many seasons.

RugbyPremiumForces’ ‘time will come’ after more semifinal heartache

Western Force coach Dylan Parsons says their ‘time will come’ after a third semifinal heartbreak in as many seasons against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Atawhai Hotene will make her starting Force debut.

Rugby Union Force duo step up for starting debut in semifinal

The Western Force will unveil two starting debutants for their historic semi-final clash against the Waratahs as they chase a maiden Super W final appearance.

Jake Santa Maria

Sport. Western Force W player Sera Naiqama. Sera is pictured ahead of this weekends semi-final. Jackson Flindell

Super Rugby W Premium‘It’s our time’: Force embrace historic semifinal occasion

Western Force Women star Sera Naiqama says the opportunity to play in front of their biggest-ever crowd is a golden opportunity they do not want to waste as part of a Wallabies doubleheader.

Jake Santa Maria

Western Forces’ first-ever home Super W semifinal has been supercharged.

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Forces’ first home final shifted to curtain-raise Wallabies

Western Forces’ first-ever home Super W semifinal has been supercharged after being shifted to HBF Park to curtain-raise the Wallabies’ blockbuster against Italy on July 18.

Aaron Kirby

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Pia Tapsell and Adi Vani Buleki of the Force embrace after winning the round four Super Rugby Women's match between Western Force and NSW Waratahs at Palmyra Rugby Club on June 27, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rugby unionPremiumForce upset Tahs to break Super Rugby Women hoodoo

The Western Force have pulled off a stellar second half comeback to end the NSW Waratahs 37-0 unbeaten streak against Australian opponents.

Sebastian Tan

John Hartman will serve as Western Force CEO after Niamh O'Connor’s exit

WESTERN FORCEPremiumHartman apponted interim Force CEO after shock O’Connor exit

Tattarang CEO John Hartman has assumed the role of executive director of the Western Force following the departure of Niamh O’Connor.

Glen Quartermain

Aden Ekanayake has signed for Western Force.

RugbyPremiumForce sign 7s young gun to three-year deal

Western Force’s new recruit Aden Ekanayake says he sees plenty of ‘upside’ in making the move from Rugby 7s to Union in Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Zac Lomax and partner Kayla Green are engaged.

RUGBY UNIONRugby star reveals huge personal announcement

Western Force star Zac Lomax has revealed a huge personal announcement with his long-term partner.

David Hannant

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

RugbyPremiumParsons declares Force’s premiership ambitions

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

Aaron Kirby

Western Force full-back Aiysha Wigley, who is set to return from a two-year injury lay-off in the club’s Super Rugby Women’s season opener Andrew Ritchie

Super WPremiumWigley 'excited’ for second debut after injury battle

After nearly 800 days in the wilderness, no one is more ready for Western Force to get their Super W campaign underway as Aiysha Wigley prepares to make a triumphant return. 

Jake Santa Maria

Maddi & Kurtley Beale.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumRugby stars and partners stun at Western Force awards night

The Western Force hosted the club’s 2026 Nathan Sharpe medal night to recognise the top men’s individual performers following the conclusion of the side’s Super Rugby campaign.

Kellie Balaam

Back-rower Vaiolini Ekuasi has signed off on an outstanding Super Rugby Pacific season by taking out the Nathan Sharpe Medal.

RugbyPremiumKiwi claims the Western Force’s top individual gong

Back-rower Vaiolini Ekuasi has signed off on an outstanding Super Rugby Pacific season by taking out the Nathan Sharpe Medal on Friday night at the WACA Ground.

Glen Quartermain

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Jeremy Williams and Nick Champion de Crespigny of the Force celebrate a try only to be overturned during the round 15 Super Rugby match between Western Force and Fijian Drua at HBF Park, on May 23, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Super Rugby PremiumForce captain on how they can elevate finals hopes next year

Western Force determined to finish season on a high as captain Jeremy Williams targets key areas to help team break finals drought next year.

Jeremy Williams