SUPER W ROUND 5
BRUMBIES FORCE
2022
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COMING UP... MEN’S TEAM
WOMEN’S TEAM
HOME GAMES
AWAY GAMES
T B C
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
FRI 8 APR 5.45PM
SAT 16 APR 5.45PM
FRI 22 APR 6.30PM
SEMI FINALS
Round 6 FRI 8 APR 7.45PM
THUR 14 APR 8.00AM
FINAL
SAT 23 APR 8.00AM
NEXT WEEK: DOUBLE HEADER It’s DOUBLE THE ACTION with the men and women taking to the Force Field next Friday. The rivalry continues as we take on the Melbourne Rebels on home turf. When the gates open at 4.45pm, head over to the Force Field Family Fun Zone at Gate 1 for many FREE activities, be in your seats at 5.30pm to catch the pre-game entertainment. The men kick-off at 5.45pm, followed by the women’s game at 7.45pm. See you there in our Sea of Blue.
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LETTER
FROM THE CEO Dear Western Force Members, Supporters, and Family, Firstly, thank you all so much for helping us celebrate the history of rugby in WA last Friday against the Brumbies back on home soil. To see so many legends of the game in their state jerseys and to catch up with the Old Gold was special. While we are all disappointed we did not get the win after a spirited fightback, there is no denying that was a top-class game of rugby and there are so many positives to take from the match to reflect on in the bye week for the Super Rugby Pacific squad. All focus turns to our Super W side this week, with the team on the hunt for their first win of the season against the Brumbies at Viking Park in the capital on Sunday.
Fijiana Drua away from home to a string of debuts for homegrown players, it has been a hugely significant campaign.
This is just the start for our women’s side, and we cannot wait to see them continue to do us proud for the remainder of the season. At next week’s game I will be doing a Q&A at the Members Marquee and at the SRG Clubhouse, so be sure to come down to ask a few questions. We are the Leading Force!
This group has embodied the Western Force ethos throughout their campaign so far. In each game the women have played with exemplary resilience, character, and determination. From pushing the four-time reigning champion Waratahs for the full 80 minutes and scoring the most points against the current league-leading
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Ariana Hira-Herangi dives over to score a try during the Round 2 match against the NSW Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Rugby Wrap podcast, hosted by Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss The Western Force Super W head to the nation’s capital this week in a must win clash against the Brumbies Women. Although the Western Force sit on the bottom of the ladder after three matches it underrepresents their performances so far in the 2022 competition. The ACT Brumbies sit ahead of the Force from their draw in Round 2 against the Melbourne Rebels — and have had narrow defeats against the ladder leaders. Both teams are coming off fresh from their rest week of the competition and the Western Force will be at pretty much full strength. Training has been going well according to young gun Kiera Mackaskill, and she is looking to cross the chalk this week for her first try of the competition.
The Western Force forwards will have to lay a good platform from set piece for the fleet footed Force backs to do their thing and put the pressure on the Brumbies through the scoreboard. The Force is always in the game and in all matches have shown fight right to the final whistle, so we expect it to be no different this week. Score Predictor: Force 18 v Brumbies 16
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The Brumbies win a the line out during the round 2 Super W match between the Melbourne Rebels
Huia Swannell celebrates a try during the round 3 Super W match against Fijiana Drua at Leichhardt Oval.
Rebecca Clough and Aiysha Wigley share a moment, Fijiana Drua at Leichhardt Oval.
MATCH Officials SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Referee AR 1 Tyla Miller Mitch Egan
AR 2 Amy Kilmister
AR 3 Caitlin Booker
AR 3 Jo Brinkley
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P L AY E R PROFILE
Kendra Fell WHICH HIGH SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND? Hillcrest High School (Hamilton, New Zealand).
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY?
Playing rugby with my twin brother and being the only girl in our team.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RUGBY MEMORY?
Being selected in the 2018 Super W squad just five months after giving birth to my son Blake. 8
WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST IN THE RUGBY COMMUNITY AND WHY?
I admire all the mums that give up time at home to return to play competitive rugby. It’s definitely a rollercoaster of emotions.
WHO IS THE MOST ENCOURAGING AT TRAINING?
Bec Clough! She is always really positive and encouraging everyone to work their hardest.
P L AY E R PROFILE
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WHICH HIGH SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND? St Mary’s Catholic College (Queensland).
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY? Representing the Royal Australian Navy in the ADF Rugby Union Championship in 2015.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RUGBY MEMORY?
Travelling overseas to America in 2016 to represent the Australian Defence Force women’s team.
WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST IN THE RUGBY COMMUNITY AND WHY? My Dad because I grew up watching him play rugby and I can always count on him to come and support me at my games.
FAVOURITE BAND? Fleetwood Mac.
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WESTERN FORCE Shiane KANI
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Hera-Barb MALCOLM HEKE
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Sera AH-SAM
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Rebecca CLOUGH 4 Mahalia ELLIS
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Keira MACASKILL 6 Anneka STEPHENS
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Tamika JONES
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Kendra FELL 9 Nicole LEDINGTON 10 Zakiya KEREOPA 11 Trilleen POMARE (C) 12 Ariana HIRA-HERANGI 13 Aiysha WIGLEY 14 Turiti GALIKI 15 16 Darryl WICKLIFFE 17 Raewyn TUHEKE 18 Brooke MASON 19 Valuese TIAKIA 20 Tui COPE 21 Libya TEEPA 22 Huia SWANNELL 23 Madeline PUTZ
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BRUMBIES 1
Niki Peterson
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Harriet Elleman
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Louise Burrows
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Ash Fernandez
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Shellie Milward
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Grace Kemp
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Talei Qalo Wilson
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Rebecca Smyth (c)
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Jay Huriwai
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Biola Dawara
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Siokapesi Palu
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Mana Furuta
14 Jemima McCalman 15
Ella Ryan
16 Tania Naden 17 Onēata Schwalger 18 Makoto Lavemai 19 Michaela Leonard 20 Pearl Rakete 21 Gisela Vea 22 Gabby Petersen 23 Hailey Derera
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The Force celebrate scoring a try against the NSW Waratahs during the round 2 clash at Leichhardt Oval.
THE SEASON SO FAR...
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Tui Cope runs the ball against Fijiana Drua, round 3, Leichhardt Oval.
The Force run out onto the field, round 1 match against the Reds at HBF Park.
Tamika Jones passes the ball during the round 2 match against the NSW Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.
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