Waratahs 17 - 20 Western Force

● full_time 80 minutes

01 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 12

Allianz Stadium

In a closely contested Super Rugby match, the Western Force triumphed over the NSW Waratahs with a final score of 20-17. The Waratahs struck first with a try from Lawson Creighton, followed by a conversion from Sid Harvey, giving them an early lead. However, the Force responded with a try from Dylan Pietsch just before halftime, leveling the score at 10-7. In the second half, Pietsch scored again, putting the Force ahead 14-10 after Ben Donaldson's conversion. The Waratahs regained momentum with a try from Folau Fainga'a, but the Force maintained their composure and secured the win with a final penalty from Donaldson. Key performances included Donaldson's kicking accuracy and Pietsch's double try effort. The match showcased both teams' resilience and tactical prowess, with the Force ultimately emerging victorious.

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Weather

Temperature: 20.4°C (Feels like 19.1°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 9.5 km/h, gusting to 17.7 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 13%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
9' penalty Ben Donaldson
32' substitution Tom Robertson
32' substitution Misinale Epenisa
33' try Lawson Creighton
33' conversion Sid Harvey
36' penalty Sid Harvey
39' try Dylan Pietsch
40' conversion Ben Donaldson
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' substitution Siosifa Amone
45' substitution Charlie Gamble
49' substitution George Bridge
49' substitution Tom Lambert
49' substitution Joey Walton
51' try Dylan Pietsch
52' conversion Ben Donaldson
52' substitution Angus Blyth
52' substitution Ethan Dobbins
52' substitution Franco Molina
52' substitution Brandon Paenga-Amosa
59' substitution Zac Lomax
59' substitution Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
64' substitution Jake Gordon
67' substitution Henry Robertson
68' penalty Ben Donaldson
74' try Folau Fainga'a
75' conversion Sid Harvey
75' substitution Nick Champion de Crespigny
80' full_time