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| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | West Australian Rugby Union First Grade |
| Instituted | 1928 |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| Holders | Cottesloe (12) (2021) |
| Most titles | Nedlands (16) |
| Relegation to | RugbyWA Reserve Grade |
The RugbyWA Premier Grade (currently known as the Fortescue Premier Grade under naming rights) is the highest level of domestic club rugby played in Western Australia.[1] It was formed in 1928 and was the first consistent competition for rugby union in the state of Western Australia. 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 Premier Grade is contested by 13 teams from the Greater Perth area.[citation needed]
In 2022, RugbyWA partnered with Stan Sport to broadcast one Premier Grade game per round.[2]
Wests Scarborough won the 2022 title, which ended their five-year premiership drought.[3]
- ^ "The Cott Rugby Story". Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "RugbyWA Matches to be Broadcast on Stan Sport in 2022". RugbyWA. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Nick (10 September 2022). "Wests Scarborough claim RugbyWA premiership title in 78-point 11 try-fest win". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.