[2] The club was originally formed in 1893 and donned a black jersey with the insignia of a skull and crossbones over the left breast.

Until 1928, when the West Australian Rugby Union was formed, the club didn't play on a competition basis.

[2] The mid 60's was dire times fore Cottesloe, becoming a victim of the restructuring of the competition, players dwindled, debts were high and the death of the club looked near.

The club borrowed money from the union, bought a set of jumpers and an SOS was sent out for players.

[2] Up until 1963 the club trained on The Esplanade, sharing a small change room with Western Suburbs (Now Wests Scarborough).