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Brisbane Pirates are crowned WFR XXX Conference One Champions
2026-08-15 18:39:13
🏆 WFR XXX – Conference One Round 11 Review
Brisbane Pirates Crowned Conference One Champions!
The regular season has concluded, and after eleven rounds of outstanding rugby there is a new Conference One Champion.
🏴☠️ Congratulations Brisbane Pirates!
Despite falling to Hawkes Bay Magpies in the final round, Brisbane Pirates have officially secured the WFR XXX Conference One Championship, earning automatic promotion to the WFR Premiership for Season XXXI.
It is a remarkable achievement for the Brisbane franchise, who have shown consistency throughout the campaign to finish on top of the Conference One ladder.
Congratulations to the players, coaching staff, owners and supporters of the Brisbane Pirates on a championship-winning season! 🎉🏆
📺 WFR TV Match of the Week
Peninsula Pioneers 15 – 0 Perth Reds
The Peninsula Pioneers produced one of the defensive performances of the season to blank Perth Reds in the final WFR TV Match of the regular season.
Holding a 15-0 halftime advantage, the Pioneers controlled possession for long periods, dominating the opening forty minutes with an incredible 78% possession while never allowing Perth to establish any attacking rhythm.
Stone and Harford crossed for the Pioneers, while Harford added the conversion and an expertly taken drop goal to complete the scoring.
Although Perth enjoyed more territory after halftime, Peninsula's defence never cracked, completing a deserved shutout victory to finish their season on a high.
🦅 Hawkes Bay Magpies 41 – 21 Brisbane Pirates
The Magpies spoiled Brisbane's celebration with a five-try performance at home.
Josh Kaifa starred with a hat-trick while Drew Wild scored twice as Hawkes Bay built a commanding 31-14 halftime lead before controlling the second half.
Brisbane never stopped competing, with Matt Faessler scoring twice and Elrigh Louw adding another, but the result could not deny them the Conference One title.
🇫🇷 Paris Titans 33 – 27 Santiago Condors
Paris held off a stirring second-half comeback from the Condors in one of the matches of the round.
Victor Hannoun was outstanding, scoring a try and kicking four conversions, while captain Ugo Vignolles crossed twice.
Santiago fought back from 28-10 down to trail by just one point before Paris landed the decisive late try to finish their campaign with an impressive away victory.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires Bombers 21 – 10 Californian Grizzlies
The Bombers closed their season strongly with an impressive road victory.
Joaquin de la Vega Mendia contributed with the boot, Homero Picone landed a valuable first-half drop goal, while Lucio Sordoni and Marcos Moneta scored the tries that secured victory after a tightly contested opening half.
🌋 Taupo Toa 22 – 0 Edinburgh Cannon
Taupo Toa finished their season with a commanding shutout victory.
Akira Ioane scored twice before leaving with injury, while Etene Nanai-Seturo also crossed as Rivez Reihana controlled the game superbly with accurate goal kicking.
Defensively Taupo were outstanding, keeping Edinburgh scoreless for the full eighty minutes.
⚔ Bordeaux Les Damiers overwhelm Tokyo Shoguns
Bordeaux produced one of their most complete performances of the season, racing to a 33-0 halftime lead before comfortably finishing the job.
Thomas Dolhagaray and Jules Coulon both enjoyed outstanding afternoons as the French side dominated from the opening whistle.
🟨🟥 WFR Discipline Report – Round 11
🟨 Yellow Cards
Josh Taylor (Edinburgh Cannon) – Yellow Card vs Taupo Toa (45th minute).
🟥 Red Cards
None Awarded during Round 11.
⭐ Round 11 Headlines
🏆 Brisbane Pirates are crowned WFR XXX Conference One Champions and secure promotion to the WFR Premiership for Season XXXI.
🛡️ Peninsula Pioneers shut out Perth Reds 15-0 in the WFR TV Match of the Week.
🦅 Josh Kaifa's hat-trick powers Hawkes Bay past the newly crowned champions.
🇫🇷 Paris Titans survive a late Santiago rally to win an entertaining 33-27 contest.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires Bombers finish strongly, defeating Californian Grizzlies away from home.
🌋 Taupo Toa record a complete defensive performance, blanking Edinburgh Cannon 22-0.
⚔ Bordeaux Les Damiers finish with authority, overwhelming Tokyo Shoguns after a dominant first half.
🤝 Only one yellow card and no red cards were issued across the final round of Conference One, ensuring a disciplined finish to the regular season.
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Brisbane Pirates Crowned Conference One Champions!
The regular season has concluded, and after eleven rounds of outstanding rugby there is a new Conference One Champion.
🏴☠️ Congratulations Brisbane Pirates!
Despite falling to Hawkes Bay Magpies in the final round, Brisbane Pirates have officially secured the WFR XXX Conference One Championship, earning automatic promotion to the WFR Premiership for Season XXXI.
It is a remarkable achievement for the Brisbane franchise, who have shown consistency throughout the campaign to finish on top of the Conference One ladder.
Congratulations to the players, coaching staff, owners and supporters of the Brisbane Pirates on a championship-winning season! 🎉🏆
📺 WFR TV Match of the Week
Peninsula Pioneers 15 – 0 Perth Reds
The Peninsula Pioneers produced one of the defensive performances of the season to blank Perth Reds in the final WFR TV Match of the regular season.
Holding a 15-0 halftime advantage, the Pioneers controlled possession for long periods, dominating the opening forty minutes with an incredible 78% possession while never allowing Perth to establish any attacking rhythm.
Stone and Harford crossed for the Pioneers, while Harford added the conversion and an expertly taken drop goal to complete the scoring.
Although Perth enjoyed more territory after halftime, Peninsula's defence never cracked, completing a deserved shutout victory to finish their season on a high.
🦅 Hawkes Bay Magpies 41 – 21 Brisbane Pirates
The Magpies spoiled Brisbane's celebration with a five-try performance at home.
Josh Kaifa starred with a hat-trick while Drew Wild scored twice as Hawkes Bay built a commanding 31-14 halftime lead before controlling the second half.
Brisbane never stopped competing, with Matt Faessler scoring twice and Elrigh Louw adding another, but the result could not deny them the Conference One title.
🇫🇷 Paris Titans 33 – 27 Santiago Condors
Paris held off a stirring second-half comeback from the Condors in one of the matches of the round.
Victor Hannoun was outstanding, scoring a try and kicking four conversions, while captain Ugo Vignolles crossed twice.
Santiago fought back from 28-10 down to trail by just one point before Paris landed the decisive late try to finish their campaign with an impressive away victory.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires Bombers 21 – 10 Californian Grizzlies
The Bombers closed their season strongly with an impressive road victory.
Joaquin de la Vega Mendia contributed with the boot, Homero Picone landed a valuable first-half drop goal, while Lucio Sordoni and Marcos Moneta scored the tries that secured victory after a tightly contested opening half.
🌋 Taupo Toa 22 – 0 Edinburgh Cannon
Taupo Toa finished their season with a commanding shutout victory.
Akira Ioane scored twice before leaving with injury, while Etene Nanai-Seturo also crossed as Rivez Reihana controlled the game superbly with accurate goal kicking.
Defensively Taupo were outstanding, keeping Edinburgh scoreless for the full eighty minutes.
⚔ Bordeaux Les Damiers overwhelm Tokyo Shoguns
Bordeaux produced one of their most complete performances of the season, racing to a 33-0 halftime lead before comfortably finishing the job.
Thomas Dolhagaray and Jules Coulon both enjoyed outstanding afternoons as the French side dominated from the opening whistle.
🟨🟥 WFR Discipline Report – Round 11
🟨 Yellow Cards
Josh Taylor (Edinburgh Cannon) – Yellow Card vs Taupo Toa (45th minute).
🟥 Red Cards
None Awarded during Round 11.
⭐ Round 11 Headlines
🏆 Brisbane Pirates are crowned WFR XXX Conference One Champions and secure promotion to the WFR Premiership for Season XXXI.
🛡️ Peninsula Pioneers shut out Perth Reds 15-0 in the WFR TV Match of the Week.
🦅 Josh Kaifa's hat-trick powers Hawkes Bay past the newly crowned champions.
🇫🇷 Paris Titans survive a late Santiago rally to win an entertaining 33-27 contest.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires Bombers finish strongly, defeating Californian Grizzlies away from home.
🌋 Taupo Toa record a complete defensive performance, blanking Edinburgh Cannon 22-0.
⚔ Bordeaux Les Damiers finish with authority, overwhelming Tokyo Shoguns after a dominant first half.
🤝 Only one yellow card and no red cards were issued across the final round of Conference One, ensuring a disciplined finish to the regular season.