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Force look to take next step in Super tussle with Tahs

Western Force were gallant in their three defeats on their NZ road trip but need to start picking up wins when they take on the NSW Waratahs on Saturday night.

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Force suffer injury blows as Wells, Fainga'a cut down

The Western Force will be without a host of key players when they take on the red-hot Hurricanes in New Zealand.

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Force concreter to be unleashed against Highlanders

The Western Force will be aiming to notch their third win of the season when they take on the Highlanders in NZ.

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Force add Saracens halfback for Highlanders clash

The Western Force have made five changes to their starting XV for the Super Rugby visit to the Highlanders, with halfback Gareth Simpson the biggest shock.

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Force hooker Fainga'a set to miss start of NZ tour

The Western Force's 21-18 win over Moana has come at a cost with Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga'a suffering a suspected concussion.

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Force won't cry over 71-20 thrashing by Reds

Western Force captain Michael Wells has urged his players to never allow a big loss to happen again following the demoralising 71-20 defeat to the Reds.

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Stewart to confront former Super Reds teammates

The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on the Queensland Reds in Melbourne's Super Round.

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Force star Jeremy Thrush laps up unexpected comeback

Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush says he will have a rolling discussion with Western Force coach Simon Cron about how much of the season he plays.

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Rule tweaks applauded after speedy Super Rugby start

Efforts to speed up play and promote more entertaining rugby have been endorsed by players and coaches after a rapid start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Force are keen to extend Thrush's retirement backflip

Jeremy Thrush played a match-winning role against the Rebels after reversing his decision to retire, and it looks like the Force need him for a while longer.

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Super rivals Rebels and Force to resume hostilities

The Western Force host Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific round one on Saturday night, opening a fresh chapter in the bitter rivalry between the sides.

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Doubters add to Force's chip-on-shoulder mentality

The Western Force are widely tipped to struggle this season, but new coach Simon Cron is full of optimism heading into Saturday's clash with Melbourne Rebels.

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Ex-Rebels Super skipper Wells to lead Western Force

Ex-Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will lead his new Super Rugby Pacific club Western Force, adding another layer to the long rivalry between the clubs.

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Western Force taught Super Rugby lessons by Reds

The Western Force are on a steep learning curve after the Queensland Reds dished out a few lessons on the realities of Super Rugby Pacific.

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Force players told to get Super buff

The Western Force have lost a host of experienced players, but new coach Simon Cron is confident of what the team can achieve next season.

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Rebels lose Super skipper Wells to Force

Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will reunite with his former coach Simon Cron at the Western Force after signing a two-year deal.

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New Force coach keen to meet lofty goals

Western Force owner Andrew Forrest has set some lofty goals for the club, and incoming coach Simon Cron is embracing the challenge.

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Cron to take over as Force rugby coach

Simon Cron will replace Tim Sampson as Western Force coach at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, lured from Japan by Andrew Forrest.

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