The RugbyWA Fortescue Premier Grade was formed in 1928 and was the first consistent competition for Rugby Union in the state of Western Australia. It is the highest level of domestic club rugby played in Western Australia.[1] 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 FMG Premier Grade was named for lead sponsor Fortescue Metals Group. Previous naming rights sponsors include PINDAN, KWIK and Home Building Society. The Premier Grade is contested by 13 teams from the Greater Perth Area.[2] For the start of the 2022 season, RugbyWA have struck a television deal with Stan Sports, who broadcast one game per round.
2022 2022 | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | West Australian Rugby Union First Grade |
| Instituted | 1928 |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Holders | Cottesloe (12) (2021) |
| Most titles | Nedlands (16) |
| Relegation to | RugbyWA Championship Grade |
Teams
| Est. | Colours | Club | Standort | Ground | Premierships* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 
|
ARKs Harrissdale Rugby Club | Harrissdale | Harrissdale Community Oval | K.A. |
| 1948 | 
|
Associates | Swanbourne | Allen Park | 9 (2018) |
| 1893 | 
|
Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club | Cottesloe | Harvey Field | 12 (2021) |
| 1998 | 
|
Joondalup Brothers Rugby Club | Joondalup | HBF Arena | K.A. |
| Unknown | 
|
Kalamunda | Forrestfield | Hartfield Park | 1 (2008) |
| 1934 | 
|
Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club | Nedlands | Charles Court Reserve | 16 (2015) |
| 1934 | 
|
Palmyra | Alfred Cove | Tompkins Park | 2 (1991) |
| 1906 | 
|
Perth Bayswater | Morley | Pat O'Hara Reserve | 3 (2007) (1 as Perth-Suburbs) |
| 1973 | 
|
Rockingham | Rockingham | Lark Hill | K.A. |
| Unkown | 
|
Southern Lions | Success | Success Oval | K.A. |
| 1929 | 
|
UWA | Mount Claremont | UWA Sports Park | 5 (2014) |
| 1981 | 
|
Wanneroo | Kingsway | Kingsway Reserve | K.A. |
| 1930 | 
|
Wests Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club | Doubleview | Bennett Park | 11 (2017) (5 as Western Suburbs and 2 as Wests-Scarborough) |
*"(year)" Denotes the last year they won the premiership.
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 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", Wikipedia, 7 February 2022, retrieved 7 February 2022