Disappointment for Rob Kearney as debut for Western Force ends in defeat

Former Leinster man Kearney, 34, became the oldest back to debut in Super Rugby

Rob Kearney of the Force fends off a tackle by Issak Fines-Leleiwasa of the Brumbies during the round one Super RugbyAU match. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Rob Kearney couldn't inspire the Western Force to a Super Rugby AU win on his debut as the Perth-based side returned to the competition after an absence of over three-and-a-half years.

However, in front of a home crowd, the Force fell to a 27-11 defeat to the ACT Brumbies.