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Tom Horton, Dane Haylett-Petty, Luke Doherty, Jeremy Williams, Nathan Sharpe, Tom Robertson and Ian Prior at HBF Park.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHodgson Force’s common denominator between past and present

For Western Force to have reached 20 years, and Matt Hodgson to have been with them every step of the way, is not lost on the 140-game club legend.

Ben Smith

Captain Matt Hodgson with fans after his final game.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumThe 10 defining moments in Western Force history

Western Force celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday night against the Brumbies, the team they played in their very-first game. Ben Smith looks at the 10 moments which have defined their existence.

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Force captain Nathan Sharpe leads his team onto the field for the first time during the round one Super 14 match between the Western Force and the Brumbies played at Subiaco Oval February 10, 2006.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumSharpe focus on the good times ahead of Force reunion

Western Force and Wallabies great Nathan Sharpe says he has been reflecting with fondness on his tenure with the club ahead of their 20th anniversary reunion on Saturday.

Ben Smith

The Western Force are celebrating their 20th anniversary this Saturday against the Brumbies. PIctured is former player Matt Hodgson at HBF Park in Perth

Rugby leagueCommentsPremiumHodgson encourages the Bears to embrace the ‘WA way’

Western Force legend Matt Hodgson says Perth Bears’ success in the local market will partly depend on their ability to embrace the ‘WA way’.

Ben Smith

Western Force fans are in for a treat for the club’s 20th anniversary.

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How we plan to recognise the grit of our club on the field

The people that helped our club survive when it was booted from the competition will be at our game on Saturday. We want to be able to look them in the eye and thank them after a win, writes Nic White.

Nic White

Darcy Swain (left) will play a key role in the Force’s hopes on Saturday.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce steeled for set-piece showdown against Brumbies

Western Force coach Simon Cron has acknowledged their line-out and scrum will play a key part in their potentially season-defining clash with the Brumbies.

Ben Smith

Will Harris will start for the Force this weekend.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce go with tried-and-tested troops against the Brumbies

Western Force have made just one change to their starting line-up, but revamped their bench for the do-or-die clash with the Brumbies at HBF Park on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Kurtley Beale is back on the park.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce finals hopes hinge on strong end to season

Western Force veteran Kurtley Beale says his side are now in do-or-die mode as they look to salvage their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes.

Ben Smith

Carlo Tizzano is tackled during the Force’s loss to the Blues.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCron urges Force to ‘take the bull by the horns’

Western Force coach Simon Cron has challenged his team to ‘take the bull by the horns’ and embrace the fight as they stare down the possibility of yet another season sans finals.

Ben Smith

The Force’s Eden Park hoodoos have continued.

Rugby unionPremiumForce give up vital bonus point as Blues dominate

Western Force’s finals hopes have taken a damaging blow as they were beaten 40-19 by the Blues at Eden Park, sending them tumbling out of the Super Rugby Pacific top six in the process.

Ben Smith

Kurtley Beale returns for the Force this week.

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Beale return adding Buzz to Force’s New Zealand road trip

In camp this week, there’s been huge positivity around selection, with Kurtley Beale named to make his return from long-term injury and Bayley Kuenzle playing his 50th, writes Nic White.

Nic White

Kurtley Beale will make his return from injury.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCron confident Beale good from get-go in comeback game

Western Force coach Simon Cron has backed returning Wallabies great Kurtley Beale to make an instant impact and revealed why they made the call to start him at full back in his first game in 10 months.

Ben Smith

Kurtley Beale is delighted to be back playing for the Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumBeale considered retirement after horror Achilles injury

As Kurtley Beale prepares to make a return 10 months in the making, the 95-Test Wallaby has credited the Western Force and his family for giving him the support to continue after a devastating torn Achilles.

Ben Smith

Kurtley Beale is back for Western Force.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumThe real deal: Beale to return for Force’s Blues blockbuster

10 months to the day it was announced he was going under the surgeon’s knife to repair a ruptured Achilles, Kurtley Beale will start at full back in Western Force’s crunch clash with the Blues.

Ben Smith

Carlo Tizzano warms up during the round eight Super Rugby Pacific match.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce’s hometown hero’s growth from wild ‘Pitbull’ to star

Western Force great Ian Prior says star flanker Carlo Tizzano’s superb season can be partially attributed to his mental growth upon his return to his hometown.

Ben Smith

Harry Potter scored two tries against the Chiefs.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumPotter ready to chase Blues away to end Eden Park hoodoo

Western Force winger Harry Potter says a historic victory at Eden Park would be special as his side face a test of their Super Rugby Pacific finals credentials.

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Samisoni Taukei’aho of the Chiefs runs in a try in his 100th match.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce thrashed as Chiefs flex muscles in bonus point win

Western Force have been given a stark reminder of the class at the pointy end of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as they were thrashed 56-22 by the Chiefs at Bay Oval.

Ben Smith

Nic White of the Force has opened up on his concussion.

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Force star ‘blacked out & wobbly’ after brutal concussion

I blacked out and had wobbly feet, Western Force star Nic White recalls in his exclusive column for The West Australian.

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Coach Simon Cron is ready for a grueling New Zealand back-to-back.

Rugby unionPremiumBack-to-back battles sit well with the Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says their grueling, war of attrition against the Hurricanes last week has them well-prepared them for an expected similarly-bruising encounter against the Chiefs on Friday.

Ben Smith

Nic White will miss the Force’s clash with the Chiefs.

Rugby unionPremiumForce trio sidelined in big blow ahead of crucial clash

Western Force’s hopes of a maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals berth have suffered a blow in the form of three injury-enforced changes for their clash with the ladder-leading Chiefs on Friday.

Ben Smith

Bayley Kuenzle marked his return for the Western Force on the weekend.

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumKuenzle opens up on long road back from horror knee injury

Western Force utility Bayley Kuenzle has credited his Western Force physios, teammate Kurtley Beale and coach Simon Cron for their support in overcoming a horrific knee injury.

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Players react after the extra time result.

Rugby unionCommentsLike kissing your sister?! Force’s bizarre night

As he watched Hurricanes star Ruben Love’s field goal sail wide of the mark, clipping the outside post at The Shed end of HBF Park, Western Force coach Simon Cron had mixed emotions.

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Ben Donaldson iced a penalty-kick late, but missed two chances to win in bonus-time super point.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce, Hurricanes slug out thrilling, super-point draw

Chaos has reigned supreme at HBF Park as Western Force drew 17-17 with the Hurricanes after a bonus time super point situation where both sides missed drop goals to win it.

Ben Smith

Bayley Kuenzle will play his first game of the season this weekend.

Rugby unionCommentsReturning Kuenzle ready to meet Hurricanes head-on

Western Force coach Simon Cron has backed the returning Bayley Kuenzle to thrive in a finals-like atmosphere as they prepare for a crucial, finals-shaping clash with the Hurricanes.

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