The Western Force have claimed their first victory of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, defeating Moana Pasifika 19–35 in Pukekohe to end a difficult run of results.
The win breaks an eight-match losing streak for the Australian side, who had opened the campaign with back-to-back defeats.
The Force overcame early disruption after playmaker Ben Donaldson was forced from the field for a head injury assessment shortly after kickoff. His return helped steady the visitors, who seized control through dominant forward play, piling on four unanswered tries — many stemming from an effective rolling maul. Moana Pasifika mounted a late response with two consolation tries to deny the Force a bonus point, but the result marked a much-needed turnaround for coach Simon Cron’s side.
