Brumbies 32 - 15 Western Force

Full time

09 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

GIO Stadium

The Brumbies delivered a strong performance against the Western Force, winning 32-15 at GIO Stadium. Lachlan Shaw opened the scoring with a try in the first minute, followed by Ryan Lonergan's conversion. The Force responded quickly with a try from Harry Johnson-Holmes and a conversion by Ben Donaldson, narrowing the gap. The Brumbies regained control with a try from Ollie Sapsford, extending their lead. Lonergan continued to shine, scoring a try and adding penalties throughout the match. The Force's Carlo Tizzano managed a late try, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Lonergan's overall contribution, including his kicking and playmaking, was pivotal in securing the win for the Brumbies.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 12.5°C (Feels like 11.0°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 5.5 km/h, gusting to 8.7 km/h Humidity: 68% Cloud Cover: 0%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
1'

Try

Lachlan Shaw · Brumbies

5 - 0
2'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

7 - 0
14'

Substitution

Nathan Hastie on for Henry Robertson · Western Force
16'

Try

Harry Johnson-Holmes · Western Force

7 - 5
17'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

7 - 7
29'

Penalty

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

7 - 10
30'

Try

Ollie Sapsford · Brumbies

12 - 10
31'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

14 - 10
40'

Substitution

Marley Pearce on for Tom Robertson · Western Force
Halftime 14 - 10
Second Half
48'

Penalty

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

17 - 10
52'

Try

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

22 - 10
53'

Substitution

Blake Schoupp on for James Slipper · Brumbies
53'

Substitution

Cadeyrn Neville on for Nick Frost · Brumbies
53'

Substitution

Rhys Van Nek on for Allan Alaalatoa · Brumbies
53'

Substitution

Billy Pollard on for Lachlan Lonergan · Brumbies
53'

Substitution

Will Harris on for Darcy Swain · Western Force
53'

Substitution

Sef Fa'agase on for Harry Johnson-Holmes · Western Force
60'

Try

Carlo Tizzano · Western Force

22 - 15
62'

Substitution

Nic Dolly on for Brandon Paenga-Amosa · Western Force
64'

Substitution

Kurtley Beale on for Ben Donaldson · Western Force
72'

Penalty

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

25 - 15
72'

Substitution

Chris Mickelson on for Rory Scott · Brumbies
72'

Substitution

Lopeti Faifua on for Franco Molina · Western Force
74'

Try

Chris Mickelson · Brumbies

30 - 15
75'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

32 - 15
75'

Substitution

Tane Edmed on for Declan Meredith · Brumbies
75'

Substitution

Klayton Thorn on for Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies
75'

Substitution

Andy Muirhead on for Tom Wright · Brumbies
Fulltime 32 - 15

Player ratings

Brumbies

15 Tom Wright 6.4
14 Ollie Sapsford 7.1
13 Hudson Creighton 6.4
12 David Feliuai 7.2
11 Corey Toole 7.0
10 Declan Meredith 6.9
9 Ryan Lonergan 7.9
1 James Slipper 6.8
2 Lachlan Lonergan 8.5
3 Allan Alaalatoa 7.7
4 Nick Frost 6.3
5 Lachlan Shaw 7.6
6 Rob Valetini 7.4
7 Rory Scott 7.0
8 Toby MacPherson 6.4
16 Billy Pollard 7.2
17 Blake Schoupp 6.4
18 Rhys Van Nek 7.6
19 Cadeyrn Neville 6.6
20 Chris Mickelson –
21 Klayton Thorn –
22 Tane Edmed –
23 Andy Muirhead –

Western Force

15 Mac Grealy 6.5
14 Zac Lomax 6.7
13 George Bridge 6.7
12 Hamish Stewart 6.3
11 Dylan Pietsch 6.9
10 Ben Donaldson 5.9
9 Henry Robertson 6.0
1 Tom Robertson 6.8
2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa 7.5
3 Harry Johnson-Holmes 7.1
4 Franco Molina 7.4
5 Darcy Swain 5.8
6 Jeremy Williams 6.3
7 Carlo Tizzano 7.9
8 Nick Champion de Crespigny 6.8
16 Nic Dolly 6.3
17 Marley Pearce 6.3
18 Sef Fa'agase 5.9
19 Lopeti Faifua –
20 Will Harris 6.6
21 Nathan Hastie 5.8
22 Bayley Kuenzle –
23 Kurtley Beale 5.6