‘He’s always positive’ – Cron hails Reesjan return after 1,007 days

Western Force coach Simon Cron does not want to see any daylight at the breakdown when they face the Queensland Reds in Saturday’s SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific Culture Round game at HBF Park. The clash between the two genuine contenders for the Wallabies No. 7 jumper, the Force’s Carlo Tizzano and Queenslander Fraser McReight, is … Read more

‘He acquitted himself really well’

Tighthead prop Josh Smith’s Super Rugby Pacific debut went under the radar on Saturday, coming into the Western Force team as a late change for Atu Moli. The 20-year-old front-rower joined the Force earlier this year and has been contracted on an injury cover basis. Smith became Force cap #272 after travelling with the team … Read more

He Acquitted Himself Well

Josh Smith Makes Impressive Super Rugby Debut with Western Force Table of Contents Josh Smith Makes Impressive Super Rugby Debut with Western Force The Newcomer’s Rise From Hawke’s Bay to Canberra the small player Making his Mark Overwhelming Impressions Valuing Cultural Heritage Josh Smith: Beyond the Field Key Points to Consider Potential Counterarguments Q&A on … Read more

Warren Gatland’s exit, the state of the game and the onset of Super Rugby : Planet Rugby

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with Warren Gatland’s departure, the state of the game and the onset of Super Rugby… A legacy tarnished Opinion on Warren Gatland’s return to Wales was already divided. It has only divided further since. But with his departure announced on Tuesday, the one strand of opinion that … Read more

Two additions as Force completes squad for 2025 Super W season

The Western Force have today confirmed the Club’s 32-player squad for the upcoming Super Rugby Women’s season with two more additions rounding out the group. Former Wallaroo and Australia Sevens outside back Samantha Treherne has signed on for the upcoming season, along with homegrown back-rower Taylor Waterson who returns to the Force after being part … Read more