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Kurtley Beale is back in the Wallabies squad hoping to play his first Test for five years. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Unfinished business': Kurtley's back with his X-factor

Veteran Wallabies' wonder Kurtley Beale is back, still believing he can play a part in his fourth World Cup next year at the age of 38.

Ian Chadband

Jon Haines is joining Western Force as their general manager of high performance.

Rugby unionPremiumFormer Suns, North footy boss takes on Force GM gig

Western Force have looked outside the rugby sphere to appoint Jon Haines as the organisation’s new general manager of high performance.

Ben Smith

Matt Hodgson will leave Western Force after two decades at the club.

Rugby unionPremiumForce great Hodgson announces decision to depart

Western Force legend Matt Hodgson has ended a two-decade association with the club after the former captain announced his decision to step away from his off-field role at the Super Rugby outfit.

Ben Smith

The West Australian Government says it is working closely with the Western Force.

Rugby PremiumGovernment working closely with Force in uncertain times

The West Australian Government says it is working closely with the Western Force to ensure it is not sold off as the franchise faces an uncertain future in Super Rugby.

Glen Quartermain

Western Force off-season recruit Trevor Hosea.

Rugby unionPremiumNew Force signing Hosea absent from squad

Western Force have named their squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season — but it does not include new signing Trevor Hosea.

Ben Smith

Kurtley Beale will play on for Western Force in 2027.

Rugby unionPremiumNew deal for Beale as Wallabies great extends Force stay

Kurtley Beale’s late-career renaissance with Western Force is set to continue, giving the Test great an opportunity to once again link up with former running mate James O’Connor.

Ben Smith

Wallabies forward and Western Force star Carlo Tizzano who has recently become a father for the first time, pictured with his fiancée Emma and 4 month-old son Tyga, at City Beach.

Rugby unionPremiumTizzano tackling early days of fatherhood with gusto

Western Force star and Wallabies forward Carlo Tizzano may be known as a breakdown specialist, but now describes himself as “nappy-changing expert” as he embraces his new role as a father.

Ben Smith

Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano.

Rugby unionTwo sevens do not go into 15: The Wallabies’ openside battle

In Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, the Wallabies have two openside flankers who would walk into most Test sides — but likely room for only one of them at any given time.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch (right) celebrates Western Force’s Super Rugby AUS grand final win.

Rugby unionPietsch ready for Wallabies return - if it comes

Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch is confident in his fitness as he targets a return to the Wallabies set-up — but has acknowledged the need for patience amid their good form and an outside back logjam.

Ben Smith

Dylan Pietsch of the Force celebrates after crossing for a try during the Super Rugby AUS Grand Final.

Rugby unionPremiumForce claim first trophy since 2019 after thrashing Waratahs

Western Force have clinched their first piece of silverware in seven years by blowing the Waratahs off the park to win 53-26 in the Super Rugby AUS final at Scotch College.

Ben Smith

Old room mates Max Burey and Mac Grealy are looking forward to the game. Sandra Jackson

Super Rugby PremiumPersonal scores to settle in grand final repeat

Western Force winger Mac Grealy is looking forward to facing a familiar foe as the Western Force take on the Waratahs in the Super Rugby AU decider.

Jake Santa Maria

Former Western Force player Nathan Charles has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Rugby unionWA rugby wraps arms around Charles following MND diagnosis

Western Force and RugbyWA have thrown their support behind former Wallaby Nathan Charles after the ex-Test hooker was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Ben Smith

James O'Connor is set to start from the bench in the Super Rugby AUS final.

Rugby unionPremiumForce back experience as playmakers return

Western Force will welcome back Wallabies veteran James O’Connor and recent Test call-up Harry McLaughlin-Phillips for their Super Rugby AUS grand final against the Waratahs at Scotch College.

Ben Smith

Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch.

Rugby unionForce to host final after downing Waratahs

Western Force will host the Super Rugby AUS grand final for the second year running after running down the Waratahs late to triumph 17-12 in Sydney.

Ben Smith

Wallabies Harry Potter and Jeremy Williams. Sandra Jackson

Rugby unionPremiumWallabies wary as Springboks freshen up for Perth

The Wallabies are not taking a heavily-rotated Springboks side for granted as they prepare to face one of the deepest teams in world rugby at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Ben Smith

Western Force star Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

Rugby unionPremium‘Not in to hold pads’: Force 10 ready for Wallabies chance

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips’ last rugby game came in front of just 1500 people. His next match could see him face the back-to-back world champions in front of more than 50,000.

Ben Smith

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

Rugby unionPremiumSpringboks Test in own backyard has Tizzano in a Tizz

Home has always been where the heart is for proud Sandgroper Carlo Tizzano and with a second Perth Test in the space of just over two months, the Wallabies flanker cannot wait to take on the Springboks.

Ben Smith

James O'Connor made his Western Force return in their Super Rugby AUS win over the Brumbies.

Rugby unionForce wrap up grand final berth as O’Connor makes return

Western Force have teed up a second-consecutive Super Rugby AUS grand final berth against the Waratahs after they smashed the Brumbies 40-12 at North Coast Rugby Club.

Ben Smith

James O'Connor will play his first Force game in 15 years on Sunday.

Rugby unionO’Connor locked in for first Force game in 15 years

James O’Connor is set to play his first Western Force game in 15 years on Sunday after he was named on the bench for his side’s Super Rugby AUS clash with the Brumbies.

Ben Smith

Western Force’s schedule for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season can be revealed.

Rugby unionPremiumForce buckle up for swelled fixture with managed road trips

Western Force will fly out of Perth just five times across an almost four-month spell during the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season amid an expanded fixture. CLICK TO SEE THEIR SCHEDULE.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson is firming for a Wallabies start against South Africa.

Rugby unionPair of Force 10s on deck for Springboks rumble in Perth

Western Force star Ben Donaldson is firming for a starting berth when the Wallabies host South Africa at Optus Stadium next Sunday - but he is not the only Force fly-half in contention.

Ben Smith

Western Force’s five-year absence from Friday nights at HBF Park.

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Western Force receive five-year first in 2027

Western Force’s five-year absence from Friday nights at HBF Park is over with the side set to host three games in the primetime slot in 2027.

Aaron Kirby

Western Force’s cross-code star Zac Lomax says he is eager to repay the club’s faith.

Rugby Union PremiumLomax to repay Force’s faith with maiden finals push

Western Force’s cross-code star Zac Lomax says he is eager to repay the club’s faith after knocking a rival offer on the head over the off-season.

Aaron Kirby

James O'Connor has signed with Western Force.

Rugby unionPremiumO’Connor relishing mentoring role as he eyes World Cup berth

Star Western Force recruit James O’Connor has promised to help the Super Rugby Pacific side in any way possible and is excited about being a mentor for his side’s playmakers.

Ben Smith