Wests Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club, often shortened to Wests Scarborough or just "Wests", is a

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club based in Doubleview,

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. They have several teams competing in

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competitions and have one side playing in the

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. The club, established in 1930 and reformed in 1950, trains and plays at Bennett Park in Doubleveiw. The club has a newly renovated clubhouse, with a kitchen, licensed bar and changing facilities, overlooking the two rugby pitches.

History

The club was formed in 1930 as the Western Suburbs Rugby Union Club, winning its first premiership in 1932. The club folded during

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but was reformed in 1950. From 1970 to 1974 four consecutive premierships were captured by the club, during these years members of the club were selected to play for

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. From the 1970s onwards Wests started their first juniors (schoolboy) teams to capture young talent. After the year 2000, the quality of play within the club greatly improved. Wests saw 5 teams make the finals in 2002 with the premier team winning the minor premiership. In 2003 first grade won both the minor and major premiership flags. Wests Scarborough became the dominant club in premier grade competition in the early to late 2000's. The club moved to Bennet Park in 2013 after a dispute with the Subiaco Soccer Club.

Honours

* Premier Grade (12) ::1932, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2016, 2017, 2022

Notable players

* John Welborn - Western Suburbs, UWA, Western Australia, .

References

{{Reflist Rugby union teams in Western Australia Rugby clubs established in 1930 1930 establishments in Australia

History

Honours

Notable players

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