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Championing our local clubs, developing future talent, and representing the West Coast with pride.

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Where Coast Rugby Lives.

The West Coast Rugby Union is all about community, creating a space for anyone who loves the game, from local club legends to future Coast reps.

We’re here to back our people, support grassroots rugby, and keep the red and white pride alive across the region.

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Our Legacy

West Coast Rugby Football Union

Established in 1890, the West Coast Rugby Football Union is the official governing body for rugby union across the Westland County, Hokitika Borough, and Greymouth Borough districts. With over 130 years of proud history, we are a cornerstone of the West Coast sporting community and remain deeply committed to fostering the legacy of rugby across our region.

As an affiliate of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union, we support and develop the game at all levels—from grassroots through to our provincial representative team, which was a founding member of the National Provincial Championship. Based in Greymouth, the team plays its home matches at John Sturgeon Park (known historically as Rugby Park), honouring one of our most respected rugby figures in NZ Rugby 

Our enduring mission is to grow, support, and champion rugby on the Coast nurturing talent, building community, and celebrating the spirit of the game.

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North Otago stop Coast in tracks
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Coast lose tough game to Wairarapa-Bush
Coast lose tough game to Wairarapa-Bush

Wairarapa-Bush took the spoils against a gallant West Coast outfit in round four of the Bunnings Heartland Rugby Championship on Saturday.

In a tight match-up between the two teams, West Coast had a slender 14-12 lead at half-time, but a fired-up Wairarapa Bush came out a different team in the second half and kept Coast scoreless for the next 40 minutes while they ran in two second-half tries to win a classic game by 24-14.

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COAST SCHOOLS WIN DIVISION 2 RUGBY TITLE
COAST SCHOOLS WIN DIVISION 2 RUGBY TITLE

The West Coast Combined High School U15 rugby team has returned home from the Rural Livestock South Island Secondary Schools Tournament in Oamaru (Aug 25–27) with the Division 2 title after an outstanding three days of rugby.
Made up of players from John Paul II High School, Greymouth High School, Westland High School, and South Westland Area School, the team faced strong opposition from across the South Island in a 22-team competition.

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We're back home this weekend, for the last game of the season against our neighbours, and old foe, Buller. The Rundle Cup is up for grabs, and our lads will be playing with pride - so this game is shaping to be a cracker! Lets rally behind the boys
Hearty effort from the lads. Thanks to @thamesvalleyrugby for the hospitality. We head home for our last game of the season next weekend verses our good mates from up the road. 📸 Bill Phillips #WestCoastRugby
Our Under 16s are into their work this weekend as the South Island Under 16 Tournament kicks off! Big battle to start against Mid Canterbury. Go well lads! #WestCoastRugby
Game 7 is here! We're off up north to Paeroa for another battle against the Swamp Foxes. ⚔ Thames Valley 🏆 Heartland Championship Round 7 🏟 Paeroa Domain ⏰ 2:30pm 📅 Saturday 27 September #WestCoastRugby
We're heading North to Paeroa this weekend, to take on Thames Valley. Always a good tussle between our two unions, so this one will be a goodie! 📆 Saturday 27 September 📍 Centennial Park, Paeroa 🏉 Kick-off 2:30PM 📸 Bill Phillips #WestCoastRugb
NEWS | North Otago stop Coast in tracks It was a must-win game for West Coast but the visiting North Otago had too much firepower to win round six of the Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Rugby Championship, on Saturday in Greymouth. Full write up - www