130 Years of RugbyWA - Part VI

Tue, Aug 1, 2023, 7:00 AM
Rugby WA Media
by Rugby WA Media
David Redpath and Wallaby Coach, Eddie Jones at a post-match function in 2005.
David Redpath and Wallaby Coach, Eddie Jones at a post-match function in 2005.

"I have been asked to write a couple of paragraphs on my rugby experiences and involvement in WA Rugby and to provide some photos."

Played for 15 seasons for ARKS followed by 5 seasons with Cottesloe.

D Redpath - 2nd Grade 1991

ARKs Second Grade 1991. D Redpath with the ball kneeling center front.

RugbyWA - D Redpath Golden Oldies 1991

1991 Golden Oldies World Cup in Perth - playing with the Arkives.

RugbyWA - D Redpath Inaugural Western Force Board 2005-6

Inaugural Western Force Board 2005-6. D Redpath standing back right. 

I was on the RugbyWA Board from 1990 to 2016 including 6 years as RWA President.  Since 2016 I have remained as Vice Patron.  Received an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and RWA Life Membership in 2004.

RugbyWA - D Redpath in 2013 Lions Tour

D Redpath in 2013 Lions Team Manager Andy Irvine (Force v Lions.) We went to the same school as kids in Edinburgh, Scotland.  Andy was a Scotland legend in the late 1960s.

RugbyWA - D Redpath Bledisloe Cup and William Web Ellis Trophies 2000

D Redpath in 2000 with the Bledisloe Cup and William Web Ellis Trophy.

Along the way I strongly supported Country Rugby, Womens Rugby and Junior Rugby. 

RugbyWA Juniors created the David Redpath Shield which I present each year.

RugbyWA - D Redpath Shield 1
RugbyWA - D Redpath Shield 2

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