| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | West Australian Rugby Union First Grade |
| Instituted | 1928 |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| Holders | Cottesloe (12) (2021) |
| Most titles | Nedlands (16) |
| Relegation to | RugbyWA Reserve Grade |
The RugbyWA Premier Grade (currently known as the Fortescue Premier Grade under naming rights) is the highest level of domestic club rugby played in Western Australia.[1] It was formed in 1928 and was the first consistent competition for rugby union in the state of Western Australia. It is competed annually form early April to mid August but with preseason training often starting before the season. The competition is managed by RugbyWA. The Premier Grade is contested by 13 teams from the Greater Perth area.
In 2022, RugbyWA partnered with Stan Sport to broadcast one Premier Grade game per round.[2]
Wests Scarborough won the 2022 title, which ended their five-year premiership drought.[3]
Current clubs
The following 13 Rugby Union Clubs play in the RugbyWA Fortescue Premier Grade.
| Est. | Colours | Club | Location | Ground | Premierships* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 |  |
ARKs Harrissdale | Harrissdale | Harrissdale Community Oval | N/A |
| 1948 |  |
Associates | Swanbourne | Allen Park | 9 (2018) |
| 1893 |  |
Cottesloe | Cottesloe | Harvey Field | 12 (2021) |
| 1998 |  |
Joondalup Brothers | Joondalup | HBF Arena | N/A |
| 1974 |  |
Kalamunda | Forrestfield | Hartfield Park | 1 (2008) |
| 1934 |  |
Nedlands | Nedlands | Charles Court Reserve | 16 (2015) |
| 1934 |  |
Palmyra | Alfred Cove | Tompkins Park | 2 (1991) |
| 1906 |  |
Perth Bayswater | Morley | Pat O'Hara Reserve | 3 (2007)* |
| 1973 |  |
Rockingham | Rockingham | Lark Hill | N/A |
| 1987 |  |
Southern Lions | Success | Success Oval | N/A |
| 1929 |  |
Uni. of WA | Mount Claremont | UWA Sports Park | 5 (2014) |
| 1981 |  |
Wanneroo | Kingsway | Kingsway Reserve | N/A |
| 1930 |  |
Wests Scarborough | Doubleview | Bennett Park | 12 (2022)* |
- 1 of the 3 premierships won by Perth Bayswater was won as Perth-Suburbs
- 5 of the 12 premierships won by Wests Scarborough were won as Western Suburbs and 3 of the 12 premierships won by Wests Scarborough as Wests-Scarborough
*"(year)" Denotes the last year they won the premiership.
Premiers
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2022 |  Wests Scarborough |
| 2021 |  Cottesloe |
| 2020 | Cottesloe |
| 2019 | Cottesloe |
| 2018 |  Associates |
| 2017 | Wests Scarborough |
| 2016 | Wests Scarborough |
| 2015 |  Nedlands |
| 2014 | UWA |
| 2013 | Nedlands |
| 2012 | Associates |
| 2011 | UWA |
| 2010 | Nedlands |
| 2009 | Cottesloe |
| 2008 |  Kalamunda |
| 2007 |  Perth Bayswater |
| 2006 | Wests Subiaco |
| 2005 | Wests Subiaco |
| 2004 | Wests Subiaco |
| 2003 | Wests Subiaco |
| 2002 | Associates |
| 2001 | Cottesloe |
| 2000 | Nedlands |
| 1999 | Nedlands |
| 1998 | Associates |
| 1997 | Associates |
| 1996 | Perth Bayswater |
| 1995 | Nedlands |
| 1994 | Nedlands |
| 1993 | Nedlands |
| 1992 | Cottesloe |
| 1991 |  Palmyra |
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Nedlands |
| 1989 | Nedlands |
| 1988 | Cottesloe |
| 1987 | Palmyra |
| 1986 | Nedlands |
| 1985 | Cottesloe |
| 1984 | Cottesloe |
| 1983 | Cottesloe |
| 1982 | Cottesloe |
| 1981 | Nedlands |
| 1980 | Nedlands |
| 1979 | Cottesloe |
| 1978 | Nedlands |
| 1977 | Western Suburbs |
| 1976 | Western Suburbs |
| 1975 | Western Suburbs |
| 1974 | Western Suburbs |
| 1973 | Nedlands |
| 1972 | UWA |
| 1971 | Western Suburbs |
| 1970 | Nedlands |
| 1969 | Perth Bayswater |
| 1968 | UWA |
| 1967 | UWA |
| 1966 | Associates |
| 1965 | Associates |
| 1964 | Associates |
| 1963 | Associates |
References
- ↑ "The Cott Rugby Story". Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ↑ "RugbyWA Matches to be Broadcast on Stan Sport in 2022". RugbyWA. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ↑ Taylor, Nick (10 September 2022). "Wests Scarborough claim RugbyWA premiership title in 78-point 11 try-fest win". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.