Ben Volavola brings up game 50 as Western Force meet Queensland Reds
Western Force meet Queensland Reds at HBF Park, Friday 9:00pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Queensland Reds have won 6 of the 11 meetings with Western Force since 2017.
The big picture
Western Force come in 7th on the ladder with 30 points; Queensland Reds are 5th on 37. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Western Force are 7–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 25.6 points for and 27.4 against.
Queensland Reds are 8–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 25.9 points for and 28.8 against.
Form
Western Force have won four of their last five and most recently beat New South Wales Waratahs 31–25.
Queensland Reds have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Chiefs 24–46.
Western Force arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 11 times on our records since 2017: Western Force 5, Queensland Reds 6.
Last time out (2026), Western Force won 19–14 at HBF Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Queensland Reds by 51 points in 2023 (71–20).
Players to watch
For Western Force, watch Zac Lomax (0.3 tries a game in 2026).
For Queensland Reds, watch Vaiuta Latu (0.1 tries a game in 2026).
Milestone watch
Ben Volavola is set to play game 50.
At HBF Park
Western Force have won 11 of their last 19 at HBF Park.
Queensland Reds have won 1 of 3 at HBF Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Western Force have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.