| RugbyWA Premier Grade | |
| Sport: | Rugby union |
| Formerly: | West Australian Rugby Union First Grade |
| Teams: | 13 |
| Champion: | Cottesloe (12) |
| Founded: | 1928 |
| Most Champs: | Nedlands (16) |
| Season: | 2021 |
| Relegation To: | RugbyWA Reserve Grade |
| Seasontag: | 2022 |
| Gov Body: | RugbyWA |
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.
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 following 13 Rugby Union Clubs play in the RugbyWA Fortescue Premier Grade.
| Est. | Colours | Club | Location | Ground | Premierships* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ARKs Harrissdale | Harrissdale | Harrissdale Community Oval | N/A | ||
| 1948 | Associates | Swanbourne | Allen Park | 9 (2018) | ||
| 1893 | Cottesloe | Cottesloe | Harvey Field | 12 (2021) | ||
| 1998 | Joondalup Brothers | Joondalup | HBF Arena | N/A | ||
| 1974 | Kalamunda | Forrestfield | Hartfield Park | 1 (2008) | ||
| 1934 | Nedlands | Nedlands | Charles Court Reserve | 16 (2015) | ||
| 1934 | Palmyra | Alfred Cove | Tompkins Park | 2 (1991) | ||
| 1906 | Perth Bayswater | Morley | Pat O'Hara Reserve | 3 (2007)* | ||
| 1973 | Rockingham | Rockingham | Lark Hill | N/A | ||
| 1987 | Southern Lions | Success | Success Oval | N/A | ||
| 1929 | Uni. of WA | Mount Claremont | UWA Sports Park | 5 (2014) | ||
| 1981 | Wanneroo | Kingsway | Kingsway Reserve | N/A | ||
| 1930 | Wests Scarborough | Doubleview | Bennett Park | 12 (2022)* |
*"(year)" Denotes the last year they won the premiership.