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Dylan Pietsch has re-signed with the Force until 2028.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumOn a wing and a prayer: Pietsch making dream a reality

As little as five years ago, Western Force star Dylan Pietsch was told he would never cut it as a winger; instead, he backed himself in and now looms as a lead wing candidate for the Wallabies.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch has re-signed with the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPietsch of a signature! Wallabies winger re-commits to Force

Fresh off a two-try, man-of-the-match performance against the Waratahs, Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch has pledged his future to both Western Force and Rugby Australia by signing a fresh two-year deal.

Ben Smith

Hamish Stewart of the Force celebrates with his teammates.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce find their cadence as finals race heats up

It may have taken them two-thirds of the season, but Western Force coach Simon Cron says his side have found their rhythm as they look to chase down an unlikely Super Rugby Pacific finals berth.

Ben Smith

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

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

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

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

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

Michaela Leonard will break the Wallaroos record for most games played on Saturday.

Rugby unionCommentsPremium‘Fortunate’ Force forward Leonard to make Wallaroos history

Michaela Leonard might be about to become the Wallaroos’ most-capped player of all-time, but the Western Force lock feels lucky more than anything to have pulled on the gold jersey as often as she has.

Ben Smith

Western Force pulled of an all-time win against the Crusaders.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHow Force banked on discipline to keep their season alive

At 19-0 down 22 minutes in against the Crusaders, it looked like Western Force would end the weekend with their finals hopes in tatters - instead, they pulled off a victory for the ages.

Ben Smith

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Zac Lomax of the Force celebrates a try 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 unionPremiumLomax scores as Force come from 19 down to STUN Crusaders

Western Force have secured one of the club’s greatest-ever wins after overcoming a 19-point first-half deficit to down the Crusaders at HBF Park and keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

Ben Smith

Western Force fans will get their first taste of Zac Lomax football on Saturday.

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumZac to the max! Lomax to light up full 80 for Perth debut

Western Force home fans will get their first taste of Zac Lomax football as the cross-code star prepares for his Perth debut against the Crusaders on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

In-form Western Force winger Darby Lancaster has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season with a serious ankle injury. 

RUGBY UNIONCommentsPremiumForce star ruled out for season with ankle injury

In-form Western Force winger Darby Lancaster has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season with a serious ankle injury. 

Samantha Rogers

Western Force player Harry Johnson-Holmes will play his 100th Super Rugby Pacific game on the weekend. Gary Ramage

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCenturion prop bets on Force coming home with a wet sail

Western Force prop Harry Johnson-Holmes has seen a lot over his previous 99 Super Rugby Pacific games and as he prepares to raise the bat this weekend, he is confident his side can finish the season strongly.

Ben Smith

Nick Champion de Crespigny pursuing an opponent.

Rugby unionPremiumForce down with the sickness after gastro blow revealed

Western Force coach Simon Cron has revealed a bout of gastro impacted player availability, but rued missed opportunities as his side’s loss to Fijian Drua pushed them further back in the finals race.

Ben Smith

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has detailed his return to play process.

AFL PremiumWilliams: What it’s like to go through concussion protocols

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has detailed his return to play process following a concussion and what it’s like to go through the protocols as he prepares to face Fijian Drua on Saturday.

Jeremy Williams

Zac Lomax appears set to make his Western Force debut in Fiji.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCoach heaps praise on ‘consummate professional’ Lomax

Western Force coach Simon Cron has heaped praise on Zac Lomax ahead of his second shot at a Western Force debut on Saturday, saying the star recruit had been a “consummate professional” since joining the club.

Josh Kempton

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano is pictured ahead of the Wallabies match against Italy in Perth in July. Michael Wilson

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumTizzano’s ‘famiglia’ feeling ahead of Wallabies’ Italian job

If all goes to plan for Western Force star and Wallabies forward Carlo Tizzano, July’s Test match against Italy in Perth could be the first game his newborn son attends.

Ben Smith

Zac Lomax will hope second time’s the charm.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumLo and behold, Zac back on bench as Force skipper returns

After a prospective debut was scuppered last weekend, star Western Force cross-code recruit Zac Lomax is hoping second time’s a charm as he was named on the bench to face Fijian Drua on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Zac Lomax of the Force interacts with fans during the round eight Super Rugby match between Queensland Reds and Western Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumLomax firming for delayed debut as Force lose flying winger

Freshly re-signed Western Force full-back Mac Grealy believes star signing Zac Lomax could make up for lost time this weekend and make his Super Rugby Pacific bow after a postponed debut.

Ben Smith

Mac Grealy has re-signed with Western Force until 2028.

Rugby unionCommentsReturn of the Mac: Speedster Grealy re-signs with Force

After one of his best games of the year, Western Force have announced the re-signing of versatile outside back Mac Grealy, extending his stay out west for two more years.

Ben Smith

Western Force fly-half Ben Donaldson made a statement in a season-saving, boilover win over on the weekend.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumBen 10: why Force fly-half is in box seat for Wallabies gig

Western Force fly-half Ben Donaldson made a statement in a season-saving, boilover win over on the weekend — and club legend Ian Prior believes he is in pole position for the Wallabies’ No.10 jersey.

Ben Smith