The Western Force will open its Buildcorp Super W campaign with a Friday night blockbuster double-header against the Queensland Reds at HBF Park on 4 March.
It’s set to be a massive season for the Force, with two home games to be played in Perth for the first time since 2019.
FIXTURES: Download the full 2022 Western Force fixture list here WHERE TO WATCH: Stream all games live and ad-free on Stan Sport
After the season opener, the Force travel east for back-to-back clashes at Leichardt Oval in Sydney when they take on the defending champion NSW Waratahs in Round 2 and Fijiana Drua for the very first time in Round 3.
A competition-wide bye takes place for Round 4 before the Force head to the capital to take on the ACT Brumbies in Round 5. The Force round out the regular season when they battle the Melbourne Rebels at HBF Park (Round 6).
Each side will play five matches in the regular season, with a total of 12 double-headers taking place alongside the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
The top three teams will progress to the finals with the minor premiers heading straight to the Grand Final. An elimination Semi-Final between second and third on 14 April, with the winner progressing to the Grand Final on 24 April.
Having named a powerful 39-woman squad a fortnight ago, Head Coach Wayne Walden’s squad is determined to show WA rugby fans what they’re capable of on the big stage.
CEO Tony Lewis is looking forward to live Super W returning to WA.
“Opening the season with a double-header at HBF Park is fantastic news for all WA rugby fans. With no home games played last year, we’re incredibly excited to see live Super W action back in Perth,” Lewis explained.
"We can’t wait to see the team build on the momentum garnered from last year’s campaign in what promises to be a thrilling 2022 campaign.”
BUILDCORP SUPER W SUMMARY
Format:
- Six teams: Brumbies, Fijiana Drua, Melbourne Rebels, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, and Western Force
- Five regular season matches
- One bye per team
- Three team play-off format (2v3 Semi Final, Winner plays 1 Grand Final)
- Total Matches: 17
- Season Length: Eight-week season = six-week regular season, two-week playoff series
- Opening match: Friday March 4: Western Force vs Queensland Reds, HBF Park, Perth.
- Buildcorp Super W/Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Double Headers
FORCE SUPER W FIXTURES
Round 1
Force vs Reds, Friday 4 March, HBF Park Perth
Round 2
Waratahs vs Force, Sunday 13 March, Leichardt Oval, Sydney
Round 3
Fijiana vs Force, Saturday 19 March, Leichardt Oval, Sydney
Round 5
Brumbies vs Force, Sunday 3 April, Viking Park, Canberra
Round 6
Force vs Rebels, Friday 8 April, HBF Park Perth
