Western Force Secure Historic Win Over Brumbies in Canberra

The Force ended a 14-year drought in Canberra, overcoming poor discipline and a Brumbies comeback to claim a dramatic 45-42 victory.

The Western Force defeated the Brumbies 45-42, marking their first win in Canberra since 2011 and their first back-to-back victories to start a Super Rugby season.
Despite receiving four yellow cards and being reduced to 13 men late in the game, the Force reclaimed the lead in the 75th minute with a try from Brandon Paenga-Amosa after 18 phases.
The Force raced to a 21-0 lead early in the game, but the Brumbies, bolstered by several Wallabies players, staged a strong comeback to briefly take the lead in the second half.
Key contributions came from Force players who debuted for the Wallabies in 2024, with Dylan Pietsch scoring two tries and Carlo Tizzano making 34 tackles without a miss.
Coach Simon Cron praised his team's resilience and fight, highlighting the significance of the win for building confidence, attracting talent, and strengthening the program.