Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club

What Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club does

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club is Western Australia's oldest continuously operating rugby union club, founded in 1893 as 'The Pirates' and operating from Harvey Field, 47 Broome Street, Cottesloe, since 1930. The club fields five senior competitive teams — Men's Premier Grade, Men's 2s & 3s Reserves, Men's Colts, Women's Premier Grade ('SheGulls' — the only continuous women's team in Rugby WA since inception), and a Juniors program spanning U6 to U18 — within the Rugby WA Central Zone competition, adhering to Australian Rugby Union codes of conduct.

The club is structured as an independent, committee-governed member-based organisation with no external shareholders, parent entity, or venture backing. It is led by President Eduardo Robaina, supported by officers covering rugby operations, finance, registration, sponsorship, media, and venue management. Revenue is generated from player registration fees ($320-$350 per season), corporate sponsorship (20+ named partners across mining, financial services, automotive, construction, and healthcare), online merchandise sales via a Square storefront, clubhouse venue hire ($750 + minimum $1,500 bar spend), bar and catering operations, and donations channelled through the Australian Sports Foundation.

The club's distribution is community-led via Instagram, a Blues News email newsletter, the Rugby Xplorer registration platform, and word-of-mouth referrals. Beyond core rugby participation, the club runs community engagement initiatives including a Golf Day fundraiser, the inaugural Camp Cottesloe junior preseason camp, and post-training meal programs, while positioning itself as a feeder for State, Super Rugby, and International representatives.

Name

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club

Legal name

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club

Website

https://cottrugby.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club is Western Australia's oldest continuously operating rugby club (founded 1893), offering senior men's and women's teams plus a U6-U18 Juniors program from Harvey Field in Cottesloe, WA, with revenue from registrations, sponsorships, venue hire, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Union Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Community rugby club
• Amateur rugby union
• Youth sports programs
• Clubhouse venue hire
• Sports merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottesloe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Registration Fees: Players pay registration fees to join various teams including Men's Premier Grade ($350), Women's Premier Grade ($320), and Colts. Fees include team kit (jersey, shorts, socks).
2. Clubhouse Venue Hire: The clubhouse is available for event hire at $750 (with discount for active members), plus $500 refundable bond and minimum $1500 bar spend.
3. Sponsorship: Multiple corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for logo placement on website, merchandise, and signage. Sponsors include Westside Auto, Capdrill, Argonaut, Lockton, AIC Mines, SLW Transport, and others.
4. Merchandise Sales: The club sells merchandise including quality sports backpacks, caps, hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, and team kits through their online store.
5. Bar Operations: Vasse Felix wines, beer, cider, prosecco and pre-mixed spirits available. Bar tabs can be set up for events.
6. Post-Training Meals: Families contribute $25 per player and $25 per sibling for post-training meals throughout the season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club is a community rugby union club founded in 1893 that fields competitive teams across Men's Premier Grade, Men's Reserves (2s & 3s), Men's Colts, Women's Premier Grade (SheGulls), and Juniors (U6-U18) in Rugby WA competitions. Beyond team participation, the club generates ancillary revenue through clubhouse venue hire for private events, branded merchandise sales via an online store, bar operations, post-training meals for families, and donations routed through the Australian Sports Foundation.

Product overview

Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club is Western Australia's oldest rugby club (founded 1893) offering a multi-tiered rugby union program. The club operates as a unified sports organization comprising multiple teams: Men's Premier Grade, Men's Colts, Men's 2 & 3 Reserves, Women's Premier Grade (SheGulls), and Juniors (ages U6-U18) branded as 'The Pirates'. Beyond team sports, the club generates revenue through clubhouse venue hire services and merchandise sales via an online store. The club's home venue is Harvey Field, 47 Broome Street, Cottesloe, WA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Juniors Rugby Program (Cott Pirates) Junior rugby union program for children aged Under 6 to Under 18, branded as 'The Pirates' or 'Cott Pirates'. Offers age-appropriate training (touch rugby for U6-U8, full contact for older ages) and team participation in Rugby WA Central Zone competitions for Perth-based youth and their families.
• Women's Premier Grade Team (SheGulls) Premier grade women's rugby union team established in 1930, the only continuous women's team in the Rugby WA competition since its inception. Trains Monday and Thursday evenings at Harvey Field, with Women's Premier Grade registration at $320 per season including club shorts and socks.
• Men's Premier Grade Team Senior men's premier grade rugby union team representing the pinnacle of skill, talent, and camaraderie in the Rugby WA competition. Men's Senior registration is $350 per season. Multiple Premiership wins in 1980s, 1992, 2001, and 2009.
• Men's 2 & 3 Reserves Teams

Quantifiable outcome

• Oldest continuously operating rugby club in Western Australia since 1893
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Westside AutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership providing sponsorship support. Featured as Blues News sponsor-brought-to-you feature on website.
• CapdrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMining/drilling services company providing sponsorship with logo on website.
• ArgonautminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResource sector services company as sponsor.
• LocktonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal insurance broker providing sponsorship.
• AIC MinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMining company sponsor.
• SLW TransportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransport/logistics company sponsor.
• Cats ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company sponsor.
• DFK Gooding PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting/financial services firm sponsor.
• Keystone Property FundsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty investment firm sponsor.
• H&B MiningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMining services company sponsor.
• Locus PropertyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty services company sponsor.
• Vasse FelixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMargaret River winery providing wines for club bar. Featured as venue hire wine supplier.
• MorgansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services company sponsor.
• FranmarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine/industrial services company sponsor.
• Integrating FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinance services company sponsor.
• GPA EngineeringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering services company sponsor.
• OBHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness services company sponsor.
• EniqminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology/consulting company sponsor.
• Lexcen ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsulting services company sponsor.
• Victor SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment retailer sponsor.
• Heads Up Concussion CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider specializing in concussion care, supporting player safety.
• Subiaco PhysiotherapyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysiotherapy services provider supporting player health and injury recovery.
• RugbyWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for rugby in Western Australia. The club participates in Rugby WA competitions and belongs to the Rugby WA Central Zone group of clubs. Rugby WA organizes fixtures, rules, and league structure.
• Australian Rugby UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for rugby. Club adheres to Australian Rugby Union's Code of Conduct and Expectation of Behaviour Guidelines for players, parents and coaches.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nedlands Rugby Club: Perth-based community rugby club competing in Rugby WA's Central Zone alongside Cottesloe. Comparable structure with men's, women's, and junior programs and a similar volunteer-led operating model.
• Palmyra Rugby Club: Perth-area community rugby club with men's, women's, and junior programs. Similar member-based operating model competing in the same Rugby WA league structure.
• UWA Rugby Club: Perth-based rugby club affiliated with the University of Western Australia. Operates men's, women's, and junior programs within Rugby WA competition with a comparable community-led operating model.
• Associates Rugby Club Perth: Perth community rugby club with men's, women's, and junior teams in Rugby WA competition. Directly comparable structure, geographic market, and revenue mix to Cottesloe.
• Perth Bayswater Rugby Club: Perth-based rugby club participating in Rugby WA competitions with men's, women's, and juniors programs. Comparable membership-based community sports club model in the same metropolitan market.

Regional players

• Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club: Sydney community rugby club with comparable member-based model and venue facilities. Operates outside WA but shares similar community rugby structure, age-grade programming, and revenue mix.
• Randwick Rugby Union Football Club: Sydney-based rugby club with century-long heritage and community-driven operations. Comparable member-based structure with venue hire and bar revenue, though operating in NSW's larger and more commercial rugby market.
• Brisbane Rugby Club: Brisbane-based community rugby club with established heritage and multi-tier programming. Comparable member-based community model, but operates in Queensland's rugby ecosystem rather than Western Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cottrugby
• Instagraminstagram.com/cottrugby
• Xx.com/cottrugby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cottesloe-rugby-union-football-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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