LIVE: Western Force welcome Queensland Reds to Perth

Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:38 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
ACT Brumbies host the Western Force in Round 13 of Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific 2026.

LIVE: The Western Force will be out to complete the sweep over the Queensland Reds as they face off in Perth.

The Force are coming off a frustrating loss to the ACT Brumbies, denting their hopes of a maiden finals appearance.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

They have plenty to celebrate, with Sef Fa'agase (100th) and Mac Grealy (50th) playing milestone games, while coach Simon Cron re-signed during the week.

For the Queensland Reds, they are looking to lock up their place in the finals as they hunt for a top three spot.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson leads a rotated Reds side, with prop Massimo De Lutiis set for his Super Rugby return after his long injury layoff.

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WESTERN FORCE v QUEENSLAND REDS TEAMS

FORCE (1-15): Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vailoni Ekuasi, Nathan Hastie, Max Burey, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Zac Lomax, Mac Grealy

Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Sef Fa'agase, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale

REDS (1-15): George Blake, Josh Nasser, Massimo De Luttis, Hamish Muller, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, John Bryant, Harry Wilson (c), Louis Werchon, Carter Gordon, Lachie Anderson, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Charlie Brosnan, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard

Referee: Jorday Way

Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markey

TMO: James Leckie

HOW TO WATCH WESTERN FORCE v QUEENSLAND REDS

The Force's clash with the Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

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