The Western Force has caused the biggest upset of the Super Rugby season with a gutsy 21-20 win against the NSW Waratahs.

Rank outsiders the injury hit Force secured their first win of the season with a highly committed effort against a Waratahs team that seemed strangely flat at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

The Force attacked the Waratahs at their perceived strength in the forwards with captain and open side flanker David Pocock and veteran second rower Nathan Sharpe outstanding.

New Force fullback Dave Harvey scored a try and kicked four goals from five attempts in a memorable Super Rugby debut.

The Waratahs have now lost three of their first four games, though every game by a point, to equal their worst ever start to a season since 1997.

Crossing to NZ

The Highlanders fairytale start to the Super Rugby season has continued as they closed out yet another tight contest to down the Hurricanes 19-17 in Wellington.

The result last night maintained their 100% record after four matches, all of which have been closely fought, with four points being their biggest margin.

And to South Africa

The Sharks came back from 17-0 down to beat defending champions Queensland Reds 27-22 in the Super 15 this morning.
 
The Sharks racked up 20 unanswered points in just over 20 minutes to send Australia’s Queensland to its first defeat of the season.

Looking at the table, Highlanders, Stormers and Reds now top their individual conferences.

This afternoon at 5.10 the Rebels will meet the Cheetahs.


Story by: William Waqavakatoga