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Two-try hero Dylan Pietsch (c) returned to haunt his former team as the Force upset the Waratahs. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Not good enough': Force dent Waratahs' finals hopes

Two tries from a former teammate on a mission have led the Western Force to a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Darren Walton

Darcy Swain and Kurtley Beale of the Force hug on fulltime.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce stay alive as Pietsch doubles down Waratahs

Western Force have kept their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive as they held their nerve late and avoided what would have been a catastrophic meltdown to beat the Waratahs 20-17 at Allianz Stadium.

Ben Smith

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Rugby UnionPremiumBrothers to meet in Reds-Brumbies battle

Brothers Treyvon and Kadin Pritchard will renew their sibling rivalry when the Reds host the Brumbies on Saturday night.

Marco Monteverde

Lachlan Lonergan is preparing for his first start of the season with the Brumbies. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRugby focus for Lonergan as Brumbies, Reds do battle

Lachlan Lonergan isn't looking too far into the future ahead of his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the ACT Brumbies.

Sebastian Tan

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Jeremy Williams of the Force in action during the round 10 Super Rugby match between Western Force and Crusaders at HBF Park, on April 18, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

RUGBY UNIONCommentsPremiumBye week: How Force captain spent his time off

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams reflects on spending the club’s bye week in Broome in his latest Captain’s Diary for The West. 

Jeremy Williams

Zac Lomax of the Force (L) talks to Joseph Suaalii of the Waratahs (R).

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumFriends turned foes as star cross-code converts face off

Having swapped a Steeden for a Gilbert, Zac Lomax and Joseph Suaalii will take centre stage on Friday night when the former State of Origin teammates face off for the first time since their cross-code moves.

Ben Smith

Two former NRL stars are set to renew their rivalry in a crunch Super Rugby Pacific clash. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'A good test': Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head

Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.

Darren Walton

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will start in the No.10 jumper for the first time for Queensland at home. (Pat Hoelscher/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumDurable Reds flyhalf tosses up Super Rugby options

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will finally wear the Reds' No.10 jumper at Suncorp Stadium as the durable flyhalf weighs up his options for the next Super season.

Murray Wenzel

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be a sight for sore eyes in his Super Rugby Pacific return. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumCode-hoppers Suaalii, Lomax to clash on Super stage

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been cleared to return from a hamstring injury, pitting the Waratahs centre against Force code-hopper Zac Lomax in a Sydney duel.

Murray Wenzel

Could a positional shift be on the cards for Zac Lomax?

Rugby unionPremiumForce look for further ways to unlock the Zac attack

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Zac Lomax’s attacking skill-set and versatility means they are open to shifting his position as they head east to take on the Waratahs.

Ben Smith

Suspension means the Waratahs' Daniel Botha (front) will miss the clash with the Western Force. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBlow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash

NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.

Murray Wenzel

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Rugby UnionPremium‘Long journey’: Reds star eyes return from injury

Wallabies and Reds star Tate McDermott has revealed ‘little setbacks’ in his recovery from hamstring surgery.

Marco Monteverde

Western Force scrum-half Henry Robertson.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumIn-form Robertson, Force aiming to avoid ‘slippery slope’

Having re-committed to the Force for the next two years, Western Force scrum-half Henry Robertson said both him and his team were staying grounded ahead of a season-defining final five games of the season.

Ben Smith

Jake Gordon says it's time for the Waratahs to start firing. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Definitely time': Waratahs record-setter's team jolt

Jake Gordon is still chasing an elusive Super Rugby Pacific crown as he moves past Chris Whitaker as the NSW Waratahs' most-capped halfback.

Darren Walton

Tate McDermott is battling to be fit for the Wallabies' first Test of the year. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumInjured Wallaby half still aiming for Super return

Test No.9 Tate McDermott says he's still hoping to play before the end of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season after setbacks with his hamstring recovery.

Melissa Woods

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce complete squad for Women’s season with star signing

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

Aaron Kirby

Henry Robertson has re-signed with the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallabies bolter re-commits to Force for two years

Wallabies bolter Henry Robertson has pledged his future to Western Force, with the in-form scrum-half signing a contract extension for another two years.

Ben Smith

A thrilling Super Round weekend in Christchurch has got rugby officials and fans excited. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Not many, if any': Super round has Anzac Test on table

The Crusaders' rugby boss was left quoting Scribe as Super Round's successful return shifted talk back to a Bledisloe Cup Test on Anzac Day.

Murray Wenzel

Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau says Ben Donaldson did nothing wrong to lose his Test spot. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumGiteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man

Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.

Murray Wenzel

Richie Mo'unga was yellow-carded in Brave Lupus Tokyo's shock loss to the Yokohama Eagles. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan

Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs.

Staff Writers

A try to the Chiefs' Cortez Ratima put paid to the Drua's hopes of another upset victory. (Jeremy Ward/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumDrua blow their chance to add Chiefs' Super scalp

The Fijian Drua were in the arm-wrestle against the Chiefs before some forgettable moments blew open the contest to complete Christchurch's Super Round.

Murray Wenzel

Moana Pasifika pushed the Highlanders in a 27-17 loss at Christchurch's Super Round. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win

Moana Pasifika's former Brisbane Broncos talent Israel Leota improved his stocks with a spectacular try on rugby's Super Round main stage in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

Kiwi sides have been giving Australian teams a hard time lately in Super Rugby. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWhy there is hope for Aussies after not-so Super Round

New Zealand teams occupy the top four spots on the ladder approaching the pointy end of the Super Rugby season after a Kiwi shut-out in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel

The New Zealand Black Ferns proved far too strong for Australia in their Pacific Four Series clash. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

Darren Walton