RUGBYWA 2024 UPDATED BRANDING GUIDELINES
RugbyWA provides a way for all people throughout Western Australia to enjoy the game of Rugby Union. 

Founded in 1893, the Western Australia Rugby Union (RugbyWA) is the governing body of rugby union in Western Australia. With over 35 clubs across the state, including metro and regional, RugbyWA provides a way for all people, of all ages, genders and abilities, to be part of the vibrant rugby community. 

RugbyWA offers opportunities to engage with Rugby Union across a variety of formats and deliveries. This includes Club Rugby for Senior Men, Senior Women, Juniors, Over 35s and All Abilities, in addition to School Rugby programs and competitions, and diverse formats such as Rugby 7’s, Rugby 10’s and non-contact Tri Tag. Driving passionate involvement, Rugby Union in Western Australia is available for all. 

A not-for-profit organisation, RugbyWA aims to unite all Western Australians on-and-off the field, inspiring community connection. There is no private ownership of RugbyWA, with profit generated re-invested into the game at all levels in Western Australia.  

Rugby WA HQ

Patron in Chief

His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australian

Life Patrons

Dr Andrew Forrest AO, Nicola Forrest AO, Geoffrey Stooke AM.

Patron

Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC.

Vice Patrons

Bob Kucera APM, Hon. Peter Tinley AM MLA, Hon. Dr Tony Buti, David G. Redpath.

Life Members

B. Olney, J. Suckling, M. Siddons, T. Bradbury, P. Bailey, Dr A. F. Johnson, M. Hunt, A. Hill, G. Stooke AM, B French, R. Reinecke, D. Redpath, S. Fink, R. Todman, G. Hunt, D. Procopis, J. Hancock, M. Penhaligon, J. Skiba, C. Fear, K. Short, B. Watt, T. Howarth, M. Becker, R. Mills, M. Cashman, T. Cook, D. M. Carley.

Honourary Life Members

R. Arndt, J. Freemantle, C. Green, J. Green, R. Vaughan, B. Wright.

President

John Welborn

Chairperson

John Edwards

Board Members

John Welborn (President), John Edwards (Chairperson), Justin Shakeshaft, Niamh O'Connor, Trevor Cook, Kathleen Bozanic, Cinzia Donald, Josh Aislabie.

CEO

Simon Taylor