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Western Force recruit Nathan Hastie. Iain Gillespie

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPerth-born Force recruit embracing ‘full-circle moment’

Nathan Hastie grew up watching Western Force games at HBF Park and idolising Nathan Sharpe, Matt Giteau, Nick Cummins and David Pocock. Now, the Perth-born scrum-half is just weeks away from emulating them.

Ben Smith

Western Force back-rower Will Harris contests a line-out in their Super Rugby Pacific pre-season trial match against Queensland Reds at Scotch College.

Rugby union‘Massive step forward’: Coaching fresh faces firing Force

Western Force back-rower Will Harris says new assistant coaches Brad Harris and Craig Dunlea have hit the ground running and their impact has been immediately felt.

Ben Smith

Australia and New Zealand will clash on Anzac Day in a women's rugby first. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionWallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

The Wallaroos and Black Ferns will play on Anzac Day for the first time, with the Sunshine Coast fixture part of Australia's 10-Test 2026 campaign.

Murray Wenzel

Western Force vice-captain Ben Donaldson, vice-captain Nick Champion de Crespigny and captain Jeremy Williams pictured at Western Force HQ, Floreat, on Wednesday ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Carwyn Monck

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumAuthenticity to fuel Force trio’s leadership roles

Amid a changing of the guard, Western Force’s new leadership trio have have vowed lead by remaining their authentic selves ahead of the looming 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Ben Smith

The Roosters have the final say on whether Angus Crichton can make his Wallabies debut in October. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumThe key factor in code-hopper's Wallabies start date

If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.

Jasper Bruce

Former Rebel Matt Philip has been selected to lead the Waratahs this Super Rugby Pacific season. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.

Murray Wenzel

Title-winning Blues coach Vern Cotter has signed a two-year deal to lead the Queensland Reds. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumReds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor

Vern Cotter, who coached the Blues to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title, will take over the Reds job once Les Kiss departs for the Wallabies this year.

Murray Wenzel

Former Japan coach Jamie Joseph meets the new criteria for the All Blacks job. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumNew All Blacks coach must be Kiwi with Test experience

Having sacked Scott Robertson, New Zealand Rugby says its new All Blacks coach must come with Test experience.

Staff Writers

Richie Mo'unga showed why New Zealand is so keen to get him back in an All Blacks jersey. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumMo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.

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Rugby UnionPremiumLate try sinks Reds in trial

Star recruit Carter Gordon has tasted defeat in his first Queensland Reds appearance as a last-gasp try condemned his new team to a 21-19 trial loss to Western Force.

Marco Monteverde

Western Force’s Argentine recruits Agustin Moyano, Leonel Oviedo and Franco Molina.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumArgentinian trio give Force South American flavour

Western Force will have a South American flavour for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season thanks to their three new Argentine recruits.

Josh Kempton

Brandon Paenga-Amosa scores a try during Western Force' pre-season hit-out against Queensland Reds at Scotch College.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce prevail over Reds in pre-season opener

Western Force have opened their pre-season account with a morale-boosting win as they claimed a last-gasp 21-19 victory over Queensland Reds at Scotch College.

Ben Smith

New Zealand and South Africa will play a Test match against each other for the first time in the US. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionRugby's greatest rivalry to be played out in the US

New Zealand and South Africa are to play their first ever Test match in the United States to end their 'Greatest Rivalry' series.

Staff Writers

George Bridge been named at outside-centre for Western Force’s first trial game of the season.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPosition shift not a Bridge too far for Force recruit

George Bridge has made his name both for the All Blacks and in Super Rugby as a prolific winger — but the star Western Force recruit has declared he is excited by a positional shift into the centres.

Josh Kempton

Ireland's Australian-born star Mack Hansen may well miss the whole season with a foot injury. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Ireland's Canberra-born star Mack Hansen will miss the Six Nations with injury, but five Australians are set to feature in Europe's rugby championship.

Ian Chadband

Angus Crichton played rugby as a member of the Australian Schoolboys before switching to league. NRL Photos

Rugby UnionPremiumNRL star’s shock switch to rugby

Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has signed with NSW Waratahs, targeting Wallabies selection for next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Marco Monteverde

Angus Crichton looks set to walk out on the Roosters and return to rugby union. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWorld Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby

Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.

Jasper Bruce and George Clarke

Western Force Super Rugby Men have signed Leonel Oviedo.

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Force secure third Argentine with Oviedo signing

Western Force have added a six-foot-one, 118kg monster to their Hooker depth with a third Argentine signing on for the 2026 season.

Aaron Kirby

Dewi Lake of Wales will deputise for injured captain Jac Morgan in the Six Nations for Wales. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumLake to lead Welsh into Six Nations as Scots keep faith

With the Six Nations rugby union championship looming Wales and Scotland have named their squads with few surprises in either.

Staff Writers

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is a possible option for the All Blacks gig. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumUnruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win

With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.

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After a big 2025, Harry Wilson has undergone knee surgery and will miss the start of Super Rugby. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies captain Wilson to miss start of Super Rugby

Queensland backrower Harry Wilson has undergone surgery on his troublesome right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks.

Shayne Hope

Nic White is returning to Western Force as a coach.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Wallabies great White once more one with the Force

Even in retirement, you cannot keep Nic White away from rugby, with the Wallabies great returning to the Western Force fold.

Ben Smith

Scott Robertson (right) says he's gutted after being sacked as coach of the All Blacks. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRazor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

After a disappointing 2025 season and reported player unrest, Scott Robertson, known as "Razor", has been sacked as All Blacks coach halfway through his term.

Melissa Woods

Force captain Jeremy Williams has returned from his time with the Wallabies.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce skipper says competition for spots driving squad

Western Force skipper Jeremy Williams says more competition for spots and a few ‘new tricks’ from coach Simon Cron will drive the team in their bid to reach the Super Rugby Pacific finals for the first time.

Aaron Kirby