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

RugbyCommentsPremiumForces’ ‘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 CommentsForce 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 CommentsPremium‘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 FORCECommentsPremiumHartman 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.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce 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 UNIONCommentsRugby 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.

RugbyCommentsPremiumParsons 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 WCommentsPremiumWigley '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.

RugbyCommentsPremiumKiwi 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 CommentsPremiumForce 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

Western Force player Kane Koteka.

Super RugbyCommentsPremiumForce to farewell trailblazer Koteka

Western Force will say farewell to one of the club’s favourites, with Kane Koteka to depart the club after more than a decade of service.

Jake Santa Maria

Ben Donaldson will return for Western Force’s final game of the season on Saturday.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumStar duo return for Force’s final game of season

Western Force will welcome back a pair of stars for the final game of their Super Rugby Pacific season against NSW Waratahs at HBF Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Nick Champion de Crespigny of the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce eye small margin improvements for big results

Western Force vice-captain Nick Champion de Crespigny is confident they can carry the right lessons from the back-half of the season into next after their finals push once again came up short.

Ben Smith

Western Force’s Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes were quashed despite their win over Fijiian Drua.

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Bittersweet’: Force’s finals hopes shattered despite win

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams says the squad are shattered after their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes were halted despite a valiant 19-15 win over Fijian Drua.

Ben Smith

Geoff Kelly in his Mandurah shrine to the Western Force.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce uber fan has missed only two home games, EVER!

Western Force uber fan Geoff Kelly has provided the biggest, rolling wave in the Sea of Blue for more than two decades.

Glen Quartermain

Dylan Pietsch helped the Force to a 19-15 win.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce finals hopes up in smoke despite fighting Drua win

Western Force have secured a valiant, come-from-behind win over Fijian Drua - but it was not enough to save their finals hopes after Queensland Red’s victory earlier in the day.

Ben Smith

Jeremy Williams has gone through his preparations for a crucial week.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCAPTAIN’S DIARY: How Force attack crucial fortnight

Western Force star Jeremy Williams has opened up on his preparations ahead of a crucial fortnight for his side in the latest edition of his Captain’s Diary.

Jeremy Williams

Western Force winger Zac Lomax.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce focus on Drua, not finals equation

Western Force coach Simon Cron says they are focused on their opponents and not the ladder despite knowing their finals hopes could be over by the time they face Fijian Drua on Saturday.

Ben Smith

SPT Rugby. Western Force media day. Kurtley Beale.

Rugby Union CommentsPremiumBeale’s team focus ahead of personal milestone

Western Force’s Kurtley Beale will make Super Rugby Pacific history this Saturday when he moves into outright third on the games record list, but he insists he is only focused on making a maiden finals series.

James Palumbo

Western Force centre Boston Fakafanua.

Rugby unionPremiumMore than a feeling! Boston set for Force debut

Western Force midfielder Boston Fakafanua is set for a Super Rugby Pacific debut as his side eye a win against Fijian Drua to keep their season alive.

Ben Smith

Trilleen Pomare will once again captain the Force.

Rugby unionPremiumPomare returns as Force skipper alongside young co-captain

Western Force stalwart Trilleen Pomare will once again captain the side for a sixth-successive Super Rugby Women’s season — and she will be joined by an emerging young star.

Ben Smith