10 months to the day it was announced he was going under the surgeon’s knife to repair a ruptured Achilles, Kurtley Beale will start at full back in Western Force’s crunch clash with the Blues.
Ben Smith
Western Force great Ian Prior says star flanker Carlo Tizzano’s superb season can be partially attributed to his mental growth upon his return to his hometown.
Western Force winger Harry Potter says a historic victory at Eden Park would be special as his side face a test of their Super Rugby Pacific finals credentials.
Western Force have been given a stark reminder of the class at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as they were thrashed 56-22 by the Chiefs at Bay Oval.
I blacked out and had wobbly feet, Western Force star Nic White recalls in his exclusive column for The West Australian.
Nic White
Western Force coach Simon Cron says their grueling, war of attrition against the Hurricanes last week has them well-prepared them for an expected similarly-bruising encounter against the Chiefs on Friday.
Western Force’s hopes of a maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals berth have suffered a blow in the form of three injury-enforced changes for their clash with the ladder-leading Chiefs on Friday.
Western Force utility Bayley Kuenzle has credited his Western Force physios, teammate Kurtley Beale and coach Simon Cron for their support in overcoming a horrific knee injury.
As he watched Hurricanes star Ruben Love’s field goal sail wide of the mark, clipping the outside post at The Shed end of HBF Park, Western Force coach Simon Cron had mixed emotions.
Chaos has reigned supreme at HBF Park as Western Force drew 17-17 with the Hurricanes after a bonus time super point situation where both sides missed drop goals to win it.
Western Force coach Simon Cron has backed the returning Bayley Kuenzle to thrive in a finals-like atmosphere as they prepare for a crucial, finals-shaping clash with the Hurricanes.
You can drift a little bit in the bye week. This week, a lot of the focus has been on hammering down on what was working before the bye and fine-tuning what wasn’t working, writes Nic White.
Bayley Kuenzle is set to make his Super Rugby Pacific return as a starter for the Western Force’s crucial, finals-shaping clash with the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Force skipper Jeremy Williams says his side are keen to avoid post-bye blues ahead of a season-defining last six weeks, starting with a Hurricanes blockbuster in Perth on Saturday.
Aaron Kirby
Young Western Force back Divad Palu has re-upped with the Super Rugby Pacific outfit mid-way through his first season, agreeing to extend his stay two more years.
Western Force’s Super Rugby Women’s campaign has come to an end after the red-hot Waratahs stormed to a 54-17 victory in their semifinal at Leichhardt Oval.
Western Force will head into their first bye in fourth spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after overcoming a slow start and a nervy finish to beat Highlanders 29-20 at HBF Park.
Western Force coach Dylan Parsons has declared no motivation is needed ahead as they look to inflict a rare loss upon the Waratahs in their Super Rugby Women’s semifinal in Sydney.
Western Force coach Simon Cron is hopeful man-in-demand Carlo Tizzano will accept an offer to stay at his hometown team amid reported interest from overseas.
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa is set to return after two weeks on the sidelines as one of two starting 15 changes for Western Force’s crucial clash with Highlanders.
Western Force prop Tom Robertson says the Western Force are desperate to head into their bye round with their feet firmly in the top six as they prepare to face the Highlanders on Saturday.
Western Force will travel to the Waratahs for next weekend’s semifinal after their Super Rugby Women’s season ended unceremoniously as they were dealt a 47-10 hiding by Queensland Reds at Ballymore Stadium.
For the second time this season, Western Force have let slip a late lead against Queensland Reds as they fell to a 28-24 defeat at Suncorp Stadium.
Their finals place may be secure, but Western Force centre Cecilia Smith admits she has nerves about Sunday’s Queensland Reds clash as her new side attempts to lock in a home final.
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