LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Western Force Members, Supporters, and Family,

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,