Western Force 19 - 14 Reds

Full time

16 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 14

HBF Park

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The Western Force secured a narrow victory over the Queensland Reds, winning 19-14 at HBF Park. Carlo Tizzano opened the scoring with a try in the fifth minute, successfully converted by Max Burey. The Reds responded quickly with Joe Brial's try, and Louis Werchon leveled the score with his conversion. After halftime, Mac Grealy added another try for the Force, again converted by Burey, extending their lead. The Reds fought back with Tim Ryan crossing the line, with Werchon converting to keep the game close. Despite a flurry of substitutions, the Force maintained their composure and held on to their lead. This match showcased strong defensive efforts from both teams, but the Force emerged victorious, continuing their recent success against the Reds.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 18.0°C (Feels like 17.1°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 8.1 km/h, gusting to 15.9 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 18%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Try

Carlo Tizzano · Western Force

5 - 0
6'

Conversion

Max Burey · Western Force

7 - 0
19'

Try

Joe Brial · Reds

7 - 5
20'

Conversion

Louis Werchon · Reds

7 - 7
Halftime 7 - 7
Second Half
43'

Try

Mac Grealy · Western Force

12 - 7
44'

Conversion

Max Burey · Western Force

14 - 7
45'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Massimo De Lutiis · Reds
47'

Substitution

Matt Faessler on for Josh Nasser · Reds
48'

Substitution

Vaiuta Latu on for John Bryant · Reds
48'

Substitution

Treyvon Pritchard on for Hunter Paisami · Reds
50'

Try

Tim Ryan · Reds

14 - 12
51'

Conversion

Louis Werchon · Reds

14 - 14
51'

Substitution

Franco Molina on for Darcy Swain · Western Force
51'

Substitution

Nic Dolly on for Harry Johnson-Holmes · Western Force
54'

Try

Carlo Tizzano · Western Force

19 - 14
55'

Substitution

Sef Fa'agase on for Misinale Epenisa · Western Force
56'

Substitution

Kurtley Beale on for Hamish Stewart · Western Force
63'

Substitution

Kalani Thomas on for Louis Werchon · Reds
66'

Substitution

Jeff Toomaga-Allen on for George Blake · Reds
66'

Substitution

Ben Volavola on for Carter Gordon · Reds
68'

Substitution

Will Harris on for Vaiolini Ekuasi · Western Force
68'

Substitution

Agustin Moyano on for Nathan Hastie · Western Force
76'

Substitution

Charlie Brosnan on for Hamish Muller · Reds
76'

Substitution

Bayley Kuenzle on for Zac Lomax · Western Force
76'

Substitution

Charlie Brosnan on for Hamish Muller · Reds
Fulltime 19 - 14

Player ratings

Western Force

15 Mac Grealy 7.5
14 Zac Lomax 6.6
13 George Bridge 7.0
12 Hamish Stewart 6.5
11 Dylan Pietsch 7.8
10 Max Burey 6.5
9 Nathan Hastie 6.9
1 Harry Johnson-Holmes 7.0
2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa 7.2
3 Misinale Epenisa 7.1
4 Jeremy Williams 6.4
5 Darcy Swain 6.6
6 Nick Champion de Crespigny 7.8
7 Carlo Tizzano 9.0
8 Vaiolini Ekuasi 7.5
16 Nic Dolly 6.5
17 Marley Pearce –
18 Sef Fa'agase 6.5
19 Franco Molina 6.5
20 Will Harris 6.4
21 Agustin Moyano 6.3
22 Bayley Kuenzle –
23 Kurtley Beale 7.1

Reds

15 Jock Campbell 8.5
14 Tim Ryan 7.8
13 Isaac Henry 6.6
12 Hunter Paisami 5.8
11 Lachie Anderson 5.9
10 Carter Gordon 5.7
9 Louis Werchon 7.2
1 George Blake 6.9
2 Josh Nasser 7.1
3 Massimo De Lutiis 5.7
4 Hamish Muller 7.2
5 Seru Uru 6.9
6 Joe Brial 7.3
7 John Bryant 6.5
8 Harry Wilson 7.5
16 Matt Faessler 6.6
17 Jeff Toomaga-Allen 6.1
18 Zane Nonggorr 6.7
19 Charlie Brosnan –
20 Vaiuta Latu 5.9
21 Kalani Thomas 5.7
22 Ben Volavola 6.2
23 Treyvon Pritchard 6.0