History
With the announcement of a new national rugby union competition, it was known that one of the foundation clubs would be located in Perth - with three teams in New South Wales, two in Queensland and Canberra and Melbourne clubs making up the inaugural eight. The Perth team's name - Spirit, along with colours and logo were unveiled in March 2007.
At the launch of the new team, it was revealed that John Mulvihill would be the head coach of the Spirit for the inaugural season. Mulvihill was also the Super 14 Western Force attack coach. The competition started in August, with the Spirit playing their first home game at Members Equity Stadium on the second weekend of August.
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