West Harbour Womens Rugby Union

West Harbour Rugby would like to congratulate GM Dave Lyme on his appointment as Northwest Rugby Manager for NSW Rugby based in Tamworth. Dave will leave at Christmas to take on this exciting new role and we wish him all the best and thank him for all the great things he’s done for the club.

Once a Pirate always a Pirate - Thank You Dave

Former West Harbour player and Scottish international Claire Cruikshank.

Claire received five Scotland caps between 2001-2006 and is now a well-respected coach. Former coach of the Swedish Women’s XVs team and has previously held various coaching positions with Scottish Rugby at U18-U20 level, as well as GB Students 7s.

We are delighted to announce that The University of Edinburgh Head of Women's Rugby, Claire Cruikshank, has been appointed to a historic new position within Scottish Rugby where she will be become the first ever professional rugby coach for Edinburgh Rugby Women.

"Claire's impact on the University of Edinburgh over the past decade has been nothing short of transformative, building a programme that is now a vital pathway for talent to the National Women’s team.”

“While Claire will be stepping away from the day-to-day coaching our University women’s team, we’re pleased to share that she will retain a formal strategic oversight role for our programme through our ongoing partnership with Edinburgh Rugby. We are immensely proud of Claire’s achievements and look forward to seeing her continue to shape the future of women’s rugby in Scotland at both a national and international level."

Mark Munro - Director of Sport and Active Health

Claire is a true pioneer in Women’s rugby developing players, coaches and driving the sport to improve. She inspires everyone around her and supports student athletes to achieve at the highest level in sport and academics

Massive congratulations Claire, we are all so proud ❤️

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2025 Pre-Season Training is back! 🏉

All of our sides have returned to training in preparation for 2025. Training at St Luke’s on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday we welcome ALL old and new Players to join us!

Following the Christmas break, training will resume in the New Year on Monday January 13, 2025.

If you need any further details about preseason, please email David Lyme [email protected]

The West Harbour hub is now open. Get your self some new pirates gear. Exciting new items like the basketball singlet and cord cap.

please see link below - get in fast not available for long.

https://oneills-aus.calashock.app/registration/736f0d2b53ba2778165054572eb394b8-3690acf1c47b40bd5e4400fee8bc7611

If you’re interested in coming aboard the pirate ship in 2025, please contact the General Manager via
[email protected]

If you’re interested in volunteering in 2025, please contact the general manager at

[email protected]