Western Force granted court injuction

Rugby Western Australia have appealed their axing from the Super Rugby competition to the NSW Supreme Court.

Rugby WA has also obtained an injunction restraining the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) from taking any action on the decision to axe the club, pending the hearing of the appeal.

"We're absolutely convinced this is the wrong decision and we will be taking every possible means to ensure we turn this decision around," said Force CEO Mark Sinderberry.

Billionaire businessman Andrew Forrest — who is among those who have backed the campaign to save the Force — described the decision as "dumb" and vowed to provide financial support for a legal fight.

"This could be a try against us, but it is not the end of the game," he said

"I do not know legally if an injunction is possible, but I can tell you this, we'll be doing our very best to try."

It is understood that a hearing has been set down for Wednesday August 23.