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Posted 359 days ago
THE WESTERN Force recruitment drive for the 2013 season is in full swing with the signing of Cheetahs fly-half Sias Ebersohn to the squad on a two year deal as the club’s foreign developing player.
Ebersohn is a natural talent in the playmaker role and has been part of the Cheetahs set-up for the past three seasons. His tactical kicking, communication…
Posted 364 days ago
THE CLASH against former coach John Mitchell’s Lions will see just two changes to the starting 15 with Nick Cummins returning from injury and Alfie Mafi back in the side after an electrifying performance against the Rebels last week.
Cummins returns on the wing after a week’s rest to recover from a quadriceps strain and will lead his side onto the…
Posted 398 days ago
The Western Force will see out the remainder of the 2012 season under a new coaching structure after the RugbyWA Board today informed Richard Graham he would be stood down as Head Coach with immediate effect.
Following the announcement earlier this week that Graham had triggered a clause in his contract allowing him to move to rival franchise Queensland next year,…
Posted 708 days ago
The Emirates Western Force have withdrawn from talks with James O’Connor’s management after further intensive negotiations failed to find common ground on contract length and remuneration. RugbyWA was advised by O’Connor’s management last week that the utility player had chosen in principle to remain with the Emirates Western Force on the basis of the club agreeing to a…
Posted 780 days ago
Tough Emirates Western Force loose forward Matt Hodgson has escaped the need for surgery after injuring his left shoulder in the club’s match against the Rebels on Saturday night but will still be sidelined for at least a month.
While scans revealed some damage to his AC joint, he will undergo rehabilitation under the watchful eye of the club’s medical team…
Posted 780 days ago
Emirates Western Force players will suit up in a unique ‘one-off’ jersey this Saturday night when they tackle the Waratahs in Perth. The custom designed jersey will not only look striking on the field, it will also assist in raising funds for David Pocock’s charity EightyTwenty Vision.
Supporters will have an opportunity to get their hands on an original match-worn…
Posted 854 days ago
With the start of the domestic rugby season in the Southern Hemisphere coming up, we head down under with Fox Sports to tour around Australia to learn more about the teams. To start us off Western Force with Tom Hocking vs Andre Pretorius. After a round of general knowledge, the boys are challenged – and this week its Beach Volleyball.…
Posted 889 days ago
An unfortunate training accident will see Emirates Western Force utility back Mark Bartholomeusz sidelined for approximately ten weeks after sustaining ruptured ligaments in his left ankle.
