history through the decades

Western Australia has a form reversal after losing to Sydney Metro on Wednesday Night at Warnbro with a 22-6 win at Perth Oval on Saturday to further push their claims for a Winfield Cup entry. Rockingham win maiden Flag.

Reds coach Peter Mulholland talks up the chances of the Perth side in the ARL expanded competition and the pathways it will create for Perth Rugby League juniors. WA U19s beat British Academy

The game that everyone in Western Australia was waiting for exceeded expectations. The WACA ground was busting at the seams as 25,000 people packed it out and watched the Western Reds beat St George 28-16

South Perth win torrid Grand Final against Canning Bulldogs at Dorrien Gardens. Brad O'Conner sets new record for points scoring of 46.

Fremantle take out the 1997 Premiership against Minor Premiers South Perth 12-10. Kere Parata is judged the Best Player in the WARL Perth Mens Competition. Western Reds play in the divided National Competition.

1998 was the year that the WARL celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The inaugural season of the newly formed National Rugby League (NRL). The 1st professional rugby league club in Victoria- Melbourne Storm & the Western Reds Rugby League Club was closed down.

Foundation Club Mosman Cottesloe which won premierships in 1955, 1979, and 1981, sadly closes its doors, after 52 years in the WARL. Canning Bulldogs beat North Beach 22-16 in Grand Final

As the century turns Rugby League in WA looks to the future. Joondalup Giants celebrate their 10th Birthday by taking out the WARL Premiership.

North Beach win premiership after going through season undefeated. South Perth are senior and junior club champions. No state games in 2001

The WARL senior side completed in the Affiliated States carnival in South Australia. Western Australia won the tournament. South Perth won premiership.

Applecross-Mt Pleasant RLC closes doors after playing third grade since 1998. The club had entered the junior and senior competition in 1948. North Beach win Premiership.

Rockingham Coastal Sharks RLC debut in the Perth First grade Competition. South Perth wins First grade Premiership against North Beach 33-22. Western Australia won the Affiliated States tournament and played Queensland residents