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New women's coach announced for 2022
3 November 2021
Wests Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of former Brumbies women's representative player and ACT Brumbies Under 16 girls coach Frances Langi as our new women's head coach for 2022! Welcome to the Lions!!
New director of rugby operations announced for 2022
20 October 2021
Wests Rugby is pleased to announce that Craig Robberds is our new Director of Rugby Operations in 2022
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New head coach announced for 2022/23
15 October 2021
Former Wests Junior and 2 times John I Dent Cup premiership winner Marco Cecere announced as the new Head Coach for Wests for 2022/3.
Expressions of interest for coaches and managers for all grades in 2022
October 2021
Wests Rugby are taking expressions of interests from coaches and managers interested in joining our program for the 2022 season. We are looking for coaches and managers to be part of teams from 1st grade through to 4th grade, as well as our women's and colts (under 20's) program. Applications, with relevant experience, should be sent to president@westslions.com.au
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Wests Junior Development Officer
announced for 2021/22
October 2021
Wests Rugby are pleased to be able announce that Josh Riley has been appointed as our part time rugby development officer to help grow the game in Belconnen. Josh has a wealth of experience with previous roles as a development officer for the Queensland Reds for Far North Queensland as well as currently as a part time development officer for Brumbies Rugby. Wests would like to thank our members plus Wests Junior Rugby Union for making this position possible!
Director of Rugby Operations Advertisement
October 2021
Wests Rugby are currently seeking applications for the Director of Rugby Operations for the 2022 season.
1st Grade Coaching Advertisement
September 2021
Wests Rugby are currently seeking applications for the 1st Grade Coach for 2022 season.
November 10, 2020
Join the Lions latest initiative to assist in the holistic development for young aspiring male and female Rugby players in the ACT. Open to all
November 11, 2020
Wests 1st Grade Coach Adam Butt returns in 2021 to build on a successful 2020.
November 16, 2020
Head Coach Adam Butt pairs up with new Director of Rugby to take Wests to new heights in 2021.
July 20, 2019
Wests Rugby are seeking Expressions of Interests for a committed and innovative 1st Grade Coach who will be responsible for the delivery of our Rugby Program and driving results in our top grade.
Expressions of interest close end of Friday 2nd august.
Rigter marks 300 games
January 01, 2020
After a phone call with Wests Life Member Ken Sutherland in 1993, Chris"Squid" Rigter hasn't looked back.
November 15, 2018
Season 2019 is beginning to take shape with former All Black Isitolo Maka appointed as 1st Grade Forwards Coach for the 2019 season
August 05, 2018
Wests Rugby has restructured their rugby program and commenced recruitment for a new Director of Rugby in preparation for the 2019 season.
Job details within the article.
Wests legend and veteran Sitauti Mailei plays his 250th game for Wests this weekend.
Wests stalwart and all round great guy Matt Jones set to reach 100 club games for Wests as the Lions take on Uni-Norths at the Barn this weekend.
May 03, 2018
In his first season for Wests, in April the young half back began a trip from Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory to join his new rugby club in the heart of the Belconnen district, Canberra.
April 19, 2018
Drew Southwell relishing his return to where it all began.
April 12, 2018
Wests Rugby announce Mitch Tye as the new First Grade Captain for Wests, ahead of the season opener against Easts tomorrow.
April 05, 2018
Coach Ryan, is orchestrating a healthy culture and a winning formula for Wests 3rd Grade in 2018.
March 07, 2018
Harry Lloyd signs a two-year deal with the Western Force, and will depart for the West Coast of Australia in the coming weeks.
The Wests Rugby Colts program is building momentum and a quiet level of confidence is growing inside the young Lions squad.
February 20, 2018
Wests new recruit, Scott Wilson's rugby journey is a path less travelled.
February 01, 2018
Wests First Grade Captain, Harrison (Harry) Lloyd has been named on the Brumbies bench in their opening trial match against the Melbourne Rebels this Saturday, 3rd February..
January 17, 2018
Wests Rugby is very pleased to introduce our newly appointed Commercial Operations Manager, Maligi ‘Mils’ Finau.
January 08, 2018
Wests Rugby Club is very proud to announce the appointment of Wests Legend Matthew ‘Sully’ Sutherland as Strategic Business Partner and Chief Executive Officer Tim Arnold to the Committee for 2018.
Former Super Rugby players appointed as skills coaches
January 01, 2018
Former Western Force and Wests Rugby stalwarts, Troy Takiari and Jon McGrath have been appointed as specialist skills coaches for the 2018 season. Takiari, a front row forward, and McGrath, a former half back, will focus on increasing core skills, to ensure the Wests rugby program for 2018 is the best in Canberra.
Job Advert: Manager commercial Operations
December 31, 2017
Western Districts is seeking a committed and innovative Commercial Operations Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of all Wests activities to drive revenue and organisational management across the club. The position must contribute and commit to a strong commercial operation to enable the club to perform at the highest level.
