South West Western Australia is one of the steadiest growing rugby communities in the state - and with a South West Junior competition, and two senior clubs competing in Championship and Community grades, there's plenty of opportunities for rugby in our regional communities.
We’re bringing the game of rugby to more regional communities than ever before. With a vision to grow from grassroots to game day, this expansion is more than sport – it's community building.
The Regional Clubs subsidy program is designed to break down financial barriers for Great Southern, Mid-West, Goldfields, South West and surrounding regional teams, helping to support junior and senior rugby clubs. The subsidy program will contribute to essential costs such as travel, training field hire, jerseys, and partial accommodation, while also supporting the delivery and development of rugby in the growing regions.
As RugbyWA continues to grow its presence in the Great Southern, the organisation has established a Club Subsidy program, with support from local businesses. Funding will be facilitated through tax-deductible donations to the Rugby Foundation of WA, with clubs able to access support via a straightforward application process.
Beyond removing financial barriers, this initiative will reignite community enthusiasm for rugby in the region and build momentum toward further establishing rugby as a sport of choice in the region.
This initiative is created and supported by the Rugby Foundation of Western Australia.
To provide support and donate to the Regional Subsidies Program, please click on the below links.
Donation via Credit Card
To make a tax-deductible donation to the Goldfields Subsidies Program with credit card via the ASF, please click the link below.
Bank Transfer
To support this initiative via bank transfer, please complete the below form.
* All donations are processed through the Australian Sports Foundation. Donations made via Credit Card will take you directly to the ASF Portal, while Donations made via Bank Transfer will receive an invoice from ASF. All donations to the Regional Subsidy Program are tax-deductible.
With a full-time Regional Manager based out of the South West, RugbyWA will continue to service Rugby Union throughout the South West and Great Southern, building not only a workforce of casual roles, but also a flourishing rugby community engaging with the game.
RugbyWA will continue to deliver rugby programs in Primary and High Schools across Albany, Walpole and nearby areas, bridging the gap between community and classroom. With clinics, training and events, student involvement will be boosted, bringing the game directly to them.
Growing the game from the grassroots up, we'll continue to build upon our XVs competition, expanding both the Senior and Junior competitions, as well as expand Tri Tag Rugby (non-contact) and Rugby 7s competitions. Through these programs, RugbyWA will continue to identify and build High Performance players and pathways for Great Southern participants.
Strengthening the connections between communities, RugbyWA will organise regional trips and events to bring the game directly where it’s needed, helping build community identity. The continued expansion into the South West and Great Southern will foster a sense of community through sport, providing social, physical, and mental health benefits to residents.
With specialised coach and match official education, RugbyWA focuses on creating positive player experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and leadership amongst community members.
One of the fastest growing sports in the world for women and girls, RugbyWA will invest in female-friendly facilities and grassroots infrastructure, to provide opportunities and support the growing game.
All programs run by RugbyWA are culturally inclusive and support positive outcomes for all communities, creating a positive environment in the Game for All.
