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Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark'

The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed.

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No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars

The Queensland Reds have been left clinging to sixth spot after resting a host of stars in their 19-14 loss to the Western Force in Perth.

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Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027

The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.

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Force to call on Air Lomax in bid to gatecrash finals

Zac Lomax's domination of the air in Saturday's win against the Crusaders has boosted optimism the former NRL star will be a huge hit with the Western Force.

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Lomax the Force's wing man with finals fate on the line

Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.

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Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Hamstring tightness ruined Zac Lomax's planned Super Rugby debut in Brisbane, so he will be wheeled out in Fiji instead.

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Fijian debut in play after Force's Lomax anti-climax

Injuries to both starting wingers could leave the Western Force with little choice but to blood Zac Lomax on one of Super Rugby Pacific's toughest trips.

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Gutted and upset: Force to lose Ekuasi to France

The Western Force will lose Vaiolini Ekuasi to French rugby at the end of the season, and they're worried more players like him will follow in the future.

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Reds' alert as Lomax gets green light for rugby debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is ready to go after being named on the bench for the Western Force's Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

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Lomax joins Force brains trust as rugby debut nears

Former NRL star Zac Lomax warmed up with his new Force teammates before joining the coaches in the box during Saturday's 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

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Brave Western Force go down to Chiefs in Perth

The Western Force will be ruing their inability to make the most of an important numerical advantage during a crucial time of their 24-14 loss to the Chiefs.

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Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.

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No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong

The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.

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Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

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Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders.

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Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury.

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Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has summoned his son for the game against an Australian and New Zealand invitational team with two chief motivations.

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Emerging Wallabies star says no to Japan riches

Western Force star Carlo Tizzano says the lure of taking on the British and Irish Lions and featuring in a home World Cup convinced him to stay in Australia.

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Super season over for tired Force after Drua thumping

The Western Force now face a battle just to avoid the wooden spoon after being thumped 38-7 in a five-tries-to-one Super Rugby Pacific loss to Fijian Drua.

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Force coach Cron lashes out at zig-zag fixture beast

The Western Force have been dudded by poor fixturing, with coach Simon Cron having to rest stars Nic White, Hamish Stewart and Harry Potter this weekend.

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I almost retired, says returning star Kurtley Beale

Veteran Wallabies back Kurtley Beale says he almost retired during his lengthy rehab from an Achilles tendon tear, but he's glad he stuck it through.

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Calls grow for more golden-point time after Force draw

The Western Force and Hurricanes have fought out a 17-17 golden-point draw that left the captains from both sides confused about what happens next.

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Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.

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Force up to fourth but another injury blow for Pietsch

The Western Force will head into their bye week in fourth spot on the ladder, but they may be without star winger Dylan Pietsch for their next game.

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Force optimistic about re-signing star flanker Tizzano

Carlo Tizzano has a huge decision to make about his future, with the star Western Force flanker reportedly offered a life-changing deal to play in Japan.

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