The Western Force celebrated the Club’s next generation of emerging talent with the second-ever Force Academy Awards at Clancy’s Fish Bar in City Beach on Saturday night.
Cottesloe tighthead prop Regin Pratt was crowned as the Academy MVP for 2026, having made an impressive impact at club level and during the Super Rugby Next Gen series in February.
Queensland-raised Pratt only joined the Force Academy last year, but impressed quickly, earning the award voted by staff and players.
Nedlands back Fatani Fatanitavake claimed the Academy Rookie of the Year gong, following an impressive 12 months within the program.
Previously with Kalamunda, Fatanitavake has come through the RugbyWA pathway, being part of the Force Under-19s last year.
Wanneroo scrum-half Tamarangi Tunui was voted by staff and players as the Maali Man, awarded for upholding the values of the Academy.
