Our Emerging, Pathway, and High-Performance strategy encompasses all levels of rugby, from youth to elite. A combined top-down and bottom-up approach is essential for a cohesive system that meets the needs of RugbyWA, Western Force, and aspiring high-performance players. This approach ensures consistent, high-quality coaching and development principles across programs, promoting holistic player growth.

RugbyWA’s role includes fostering connections between representative, emerging, and community rugby to boost participation at the club and school levels. Through partnerships with the government, Western Force, and Rugby Australia, RugbyWA is committed to supporting State and Regional representative teams, and Emerging squads

The Emerging Squads and State Pathway programs follow a unified delivery model that aligns with national standards, focusing on:

• Coordinated talent identification with certified high-performance coaches experienced in youth development
• Aligned national pathway modeling to support long-term player growth
• Strengthened links with clubs and schools through investment in teacher and coach development

The RugbyWA Emerging Players Program has consistently assisted young Western Australians to strive for their goals of playing professional rugby. Players have had the opportunity to learn vital skills, behaviours and techniques to succeed in rugby, in addition to becoming part of an incredible community.