Wests Rugby

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For the rugby league team, see West Tigers

Wests are an Australian rugby union club, established in 1951 and based in West Brisbane, Queensland. They wear green and yellow jerseys and compete in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition.

The club's players are also available for selection to the Australian Rugby Championship franchise Ballymore Tornadoes.

Brothers vs. Wests in the 2006 Grand Final
Brothers vs. Wests in the 2006 Grand Final

Contents

[edit] Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Finals

Premiers
  • 1977 Wests 15-10 Brothers
  • 1985 Wests 10-7 University
  • 2006 Wests 23-22 Brothers
Runners-Up
  • 1991 Souths 22-15 Wests
  • 1998 Souths 34-18 Wests
  • 1999 Easts 16-15 Wests
  • 2000 Souths 34-30 Wests

[edit] National Club Champions

Wests became Australian club champions in 1986 when they defeated the Sydney premiers, Parramatta. They went on to play Toulouse in the final of the World Club Championship, losing 11-6.

[edit] Internationals

Past and present international players

[edit] External links

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