Tag Archives: Western Force

Pocock appointed Force skipper

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Australia international David Pocock has been named captain of the Western Force for the upcoming Super 15 season. The openside flanker takes over from veteran Nathan Sharpe, with the impressive 23-year-old stepping straight into the role for the start of …

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Ripia quits Force to tackle gambling problem

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Flyhalf Willie Ripia has quit Super Rugby side the Western Force and returned home to New Zealand to tackle a gambling problem. Ripia, who has played for the New Zealand Maori, resigned from the Australia side on Tuesday after the …

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Preview: Lions vs Force

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Lions aiming for rare consecutive victories this weekend. It’s been four long years since the Lions managed back to back Vodacom Super Rugby victories, something they’d like to change when John Mitchell squares up against his former team, the Western …

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Sharks Thump Force After Red Card

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The Sharks maintained their perfect start to the Super rugby season on Saturday with a 39-12 away win over the Western Force who played with 14 men for most of the match after replacement back Rory Sidey was sent off …

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John Mitchell Leaves Western Force

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John Mitchell has parted ways with Super 15 franchise Western Force with the team saying on Thursday that the only man to have coached the side since they entered the series in 2006 was leaving a year early. The former …

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