WESTERN FORCE

RugbyWA is a not-for-profit organisation run by its ‘shareholders’ – WA clubs and affiliated bodies (juniors, schools, referees, womens and country rugby).

RugbyWA incorporates both Professional and Community Rugby. There is no private ownership of RugbyWA with profit generated re-invested into the game at all levels in WA.

Rugby is one of the few truly international sports and it is played in over 130 countries around the world. It is a sport strongly based on tradition and sportsmanship and rugby in Western Australia reflects this. The ethos and values adopted for the sport in this State are integrity, unity, courage, excellence and energy.

Rugby in Western Australia has a history dating back to 1881 and until 2006 participation in rugby in the State had only been on a community basis.

There has been enormous growth in participation and interest in community rugby from grassroots juniors to senior competitions.

The introduction of the Emirates Western Force as the fourth Australian Super Rugby franchise has taken the profile and interest in the code to another level.

The Emirates Western Force participates in the toughest and highest profile international provincial competition in the world. Importantly, half of their games each year will be played in Perth.

Rugby is thriving in Western Australia upon a foundation of strong community rugby and a new and exciting professional team. We hope you will join us as we move forward and enjoy the ‘game they play in heaven’.