Western Force swallow bitter pill after being eliminated following Drua win
The Force improved their Super Rugby Pacific record to 6-7 with a 19-15 win over Fijian Drua in Perth on Saturday night.
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23 May 2026, 20:32
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The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fifteen
Sevu “Oh” Reece “Lightning” caught the visitors napping more than once. His juggle and offload leading up to Johnny McNich…
Adam Julian
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Zac Lomax has scored his second Super Rugby try but it wasn't enough to earn the bonus point the Force desperately needed to stay …
AAP
23 May 2026, 5:16
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Will Jordan returned from an ankle injury-enforced seven-week stint on the sidelines last night in Christchurch, but didn't come t…
Ned Lester
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Crusaders vs Chiefs takes: It's what they do best, same old Chiefs?
A third-consecutive sell-out crowd welcomed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific finalists to the One New Zealand field on Friday night.
Ned Lester
22 May 2026, 2:43
David Havili the hero as Crusaders snap Chiefs’ winning streak in thriller
Captain David Havili was the hero for the Crusaders in a 36-32 win over the Chiefs in a thrilling New Zealand derby.
Finn Morton
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The shock team that ‘could miss out’ as Super Rugby playoff race heats up
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney has tipped the Crusaders to make the big dance in Super Rugby Pacific.
Finn Morton
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Transfer market: Five off-contract value targets for New Zealand Super Rugby teams
With Super Rugby Pacific coming into the last two rounds of competition for 2026, there are many New Zealand players whose contrac…
Ben Smith
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Former All Black out as Force name side for another must-win clash
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Finn Morton
19 May 2026, 21:12
David Kirk: There is a 'project' underway to review Super Rugby
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19 May 2026, 0:01
James Parsons: Seven players that fit Dave Rennie’s bespoke selection model
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Henry Lee
18 May 2026, 17:33
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Force and Waratahs join late Australian finals charge with two rounds to go
All four Australian teams remain in qualifying contention for the Super Rugby Pacific finals heading into the final two rounds.
Brett McKay
18 May 2026, 12:53
Wallabies great still producing magic for the Force at 37-years-old
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17 May 2026, 19:40
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The four performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fourteen
The Chiefs rolled the Highlanders 42-12 in Hamilton, though there was a Herculean display by someone in the losing team.
Adam Julian
17 May 2026, 14:14
'I'd do it again': Queensland Reds' resting gamble doesn't pay but was right move
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has no regrets about resting four Wallabies for the 19-14 loss to the Western Force.
AAP
16 May 2026, 21:11
Force coach Simon Cron signs new deal with club ‘seeing real progress’
Western Force head coach Simon Cron has signed a contract extension for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Finn Morton
14 May 2026, 19:46
