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Last weekend in Melbourne at Super Round, we had 39 supporters who joined the 2023 tour. Force, players, coaches, staff and I would personally like to thank you all for your generous support of rugby in West Australia, either as a valued sponsor, member, supporter or tourist.
The Western Force is shining a light on ‘Women In Sport’ this round. Before the Moana Pasifika clash, the Super W squad will play the South Australian Black Falcons in their final pre-season trial match. Let's get behind them and support the team leading into a highly anticipated 2023 campaign.
In alignment with International Women’s Day on Wednesday March 8. The Force is leading the competition in creating more opportunities for female athletes and staff members and is keen to encourage others to do the same.
By initiating the first semi-professional Super W Academy, employing the competition's first full-time female analyst, and persistently generating pillars of growth for women's rugby, the Force has and will continue to champion for greater gender equality on and off the field.
Acknowledging that gender equality is an all of humanity issue 365 days a year, the club is deeply committed to growing the reach and strength of its women’s program, today and every day. We call on others to join us in putting gender on the agenda in rugby.
When the men take on Moana Pasifika for the first time on home soil, while I can't predict a result, I can say the coaching group will perform exceptionally well and have the players primed for a must-win game.
Let's all dust ourselves down and get ready to support our team on Saturday night loudly and proudly. The team and players need you.
Yours in rugby,
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2 Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke
3 Brax Walker
4 Libya Teepa
5 Yuna Sato Keira MacAskill
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During the first pre-season match v Melbourne Rebels, the Super W team demonstrated that they can come back from behind and rally resilience. The women worked as a unified team and fought to come back and win.
“The first 10 minutes of the Rebels game was some of the best as we stuck to our systems and structures; when we went away from this is when we lost the cohesion," stated Claudia Bell highperformance manager.
This week the Super W are looking to capitalise on this momentum. Earlier this week, Trilleen Pomare was once again named captain for the 2023 season. She adds her international experience and learnings from the Wallaroos to the
benefit of the developing players.
With a rich history dating back to 1932, the South Australian Black Falcons venture to the West for the first time. The Black Falcons are a formidable team and will put up a good contest testing the Force’s consistency and depth. Keep a watch on the impact of the experienced veteran Zahn Anthony who captains the Black Falcons. It will be a tough match, but all indicators are that the Force will go back to back on home soil.
The Force Super W team celebrate a try during the last pre-season game at HBF park
In celebration and recognition of International Women's Day, we are proud to announce Arabella Goring as the competitions first fulltime female analyst. Arabella is a core resource and professional here at the Force. the Club is thrilled to recognise her accomplishment and continue to embrace equity within rugby in the West.
Starting as an intern three years ago, Arabella
has been involved in many areas here at the Force including the Super W squad, Academy program and the Super Rugby team. She states pride and surprise were her initial reactions when she heard of her accomplishments.
"I have been here the number of women involved in the High Performance team has increased dramatically. So, it’s great to see a lot of women involved in high level programs like the one her eat the Force,” Arabella comments.
“We are seeing more and more women in this space even over the last few years"
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The visit to Melbourne finished with many learnings and highlighted key areas of focus. The Force will be out with a vengeance when they take on the hard-hitting Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika has shown plenty of firepower across their ranks with a strong centre pairing in Danny Toala and Fine Inisi and speed out wide in Anzelo Tuitavuki and Timoci Tavatavanawai. The Moana men will rely heavily on their experience and wisdom to get in the game early, where they’ll look to dominate physically and finish with flair in attack.
Head coach Simon Cron will again be testing the depth within his
squad. Ollie Callan avoided a red card suspension and head knocks to Michael Wells and Jeremy Williams will see a re-shuffle of the pack. Here, the opportunity will arise for younger players to step up, get some game time and make their mark.
After being on the money in defence in Week 1, the Force lapsed against the Reds, and they’ll need to tighten up to combat the big physical shape of Pasifika. It can’t
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become a wrestling match, or the Force will feel like they’re on an 80-minute carnival ride. They need to shut down their opponents quickly and steal and disrupt as much possession as possible at set piece time and in the breakdown.
This will be a big test for the Force to see how they regroup and bounce back. Wanting to make HBF Park their fortress, they will use this as their extra motivation to get them over the line.
Richard Kahui makes a break, Round 10, Super Rugby Pacific, Mt Smart Stadium
Tomasi Alosio scores a try, Round 10, Super Rugby Pacific, Mt Smart Stadium
Thanks to our generous sponsors, Fortescue Metals Group, RugbyWA’s Female and Inclusion Officer, Gemma Owen, has been able to continue providing exceptional opportunities for girls to be part of an off-season Academy that focuses on providing technical and tactical skill development. This Academy is another pathway for young girls to help realise a dream of playing rugby for the Western Force or Wallaroos. With the successful 2022 Women’s World Cup, this dream could be a reality for many young women in this State.
RugbyWA’s club competition provides female athletes with both new and existing opportunities to thrive in a competitive rugby community. The Community 10s competition is a great way to step into the rugby world if you are new to the game
by providing a safe and friendly environment while you build up your skills and create lifelong friendships.
The RugbyWA Women’s 15-a-side competition allows players looking for a more challenging experience to go head-to-head against some of the best talent in the state. Women that have represented Western Force or the Wallaroos will test your skills in fast-paced and highly skilled games.
For more information, please find and contact your nearest club by visiting RugbyWA website:
wa.rugby/participate/ play/find-my-club
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Born: Penshurst, NSW
What was your junior rugby club? Penhurst Kookaburras, NSW
What do you love most about the Sea of Blue? I love the family connection, and how my kids and I are accepted and valued by them. My kids feel comfortable coming to training and when my kids are happy, I’m at my happiest.
If you could give any advice to a kid aspiring to be a rugby player, what would you tell them? Never give up! When people say you can’t do this or you can’t do that, laugh and provide them wrong.
Favourite Workout track? Motivational podcasts such as Eric Thomas
Born: California, USA but raised in New Zealand.
What was your junior rugby club? Manukau Rovers
What do you love most about the Sea of Blue? They are literally the best supporters! Win or lose, they turn up week in, week out.
If you could give any advice to a kid aspiring to be a rugby player, what would you tell them? I would say have fun being a kid. Enjoy playing every sport you can while growing up.
Favourite activity outside of rugby? Spending time with my family. I have a little girl so spending time with her is my first priority.
Born: Gisborne, New Zealand
What was your junior rugby club? Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club
What is your favourite activity outside of rugby? Going for morning walks or hikes around Perth. A close second is being at the beach with friends.
Favourite workout track? Jimmy Cooks by Drake
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