James O'Connor bids farewell to Force

Wallaby sensation James O'Connor quit Super 15 side the Western Force on Wednesday after negotiations over a new contract broke down.

Smith double helps Force to victory over Brumbies

David Smith finally broke a drought with the Western Force to help his side to snap a three-game losing streak to beat the Brumbies.

Rebels use Force to take first away points

The Melbourne Rebels posted their first away triumph in the Super rugby competition, the newcomers winning 26-25 in a thriller against Western Force.

Last-gasp penalty gives Blues draw against Force

A penalty in the dying seconds enabled New Zealand's Auckland Blues to snatch a lucky 22-22 draw with Australia's Western Force.

John Mitchell extends stay at the Lions

The Western Force have released coach John Mitchell from the final year of his contract and he will join the Lions on a three-year contract.

Mitchell to step down as Force coach

John Mitchell will not seek reappointment as the coach of Australian franchise Western Force after the 2011 season, team officials said on Wednesday.

Force lose forward duo to injury for six weeks

Western Force's run of injuries has continued, with loose forwards David Pocock and Richard Brown set to miss at least six weeks of the Super 14.

Pretorious ruled out of Super 14

Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius will miss this season's Super 14 series for Australia's Western Force after sustaining a hamstring injury.

Cooper cleared for rugby return

Quade Cooper will play for the Reds in Friday's Super 14 trial against the Western Force in his first appearance since being arrested for burglary.

Rathbone retires from rugby

Australia winger Clyde Rathbone announced his retirement on Wednesday after suffering a nasty facial injury.

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