KEO News Wire
Waratahs storm back to deny Force winning return
Western Force made a flying start in their first Super Rugby AU game, but the Waratahs fought back to secure the victory in Sydney.
There was no winning return to Super Rugby for Western Force as they were beaten 23-14 by the Waratahs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The Perth-based franchise were axed from Super Rugby three years ago, but returned for Super Rugby AU – a new domestic competition arranged due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It was all going so well for the Force as they scored 14 points without reply in the first half, Byron Ralston claiming the opening try and Ian Prior on target with three penalties.
The Waratahs roared back after a slow start, Gus Bell striking a blow to the Force by touching down on the stroke of half-time and Tom Staniforth crossing after the break.
Will Harrison booted 13 points as Rob Penney’s side secured a first victory in their second match.
KEO.co.za News wire is powered by opta
-
KEO News Wire2 weeks ago42 wins in 49 Tests: These Springboks are simply relentless
-
KEO News Wire1 week agoHow NZ Media rated Siya’s Super Springboks
-
KEO News Wire1 week agoAll Blacks unlock the Springboks R84m American payday
-
KEO News Wire2 weeks agoMalcolm Marx and Ardie Savea are Keo’s Kings of the Series
-
KEO News Wire2 weeks agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry is bigger than the Lions
-
KEO News Wire7 days agoPerth puts the Springboks 2027 World Cup path on trial
-
KEO News Wire1 week agoSpringboks are supreme in dismantling the All Blacks
-
KEO News Wire1 week agoBoks by 10 – and so it proved over four fabulous Tests