Sport

The Western Force has entered a three-way research partnership project with UK-based Hytro Limited and the University of Western Australia, in a bid for its players to enhance their travel recovery.

A Melbourne Rebels-backed consortium have been unsuccessful in securing a participation agreement for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

Decorated Perth mixed martial arts fighter Jack Della Maddalena has been ruled out of competing at UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, after developing a series of complications following recent arm surgery.

The likely new owner of the Perth Wildcats is an Edith Cowan University graduate who started his working life at Telstra before building a global tech success story.

Craig Hutchison-backed Sports Entertainment Group has revealed it has received a non-binding indicative offer from MT Arena Capital Investment to acquire the Perth Wildcats.

Matt Fulton knew he’d face some urgent challenges when he was named acting chief executive of the Western Australian Institute of Sport last October, beginning on November 1.

The Western Force has announced two changes to its high-performance management team, as it continues towards its goal of being the best club in world rugby.

The proponent of the state’s first surf park is a step closer to making the venue an Olympic training ground, bolstered by a partnership between Aventuur and Surfing WA.

The Fremantle Dockers have appointed Graham Kerr and Nicholas Ellery to its board.

Sporting organisations and clubs need loyal fans, but they also need money.

Sport has become big business in WA, but who runs these organisations and how do they navigate the differing needs of stakeholders?

Revo Fitness founder Andrew Holder has never lost sight of what brought his vision to life.

The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.

There’s plenty to look forward to this year as the sports landscape embraces youth, inclusivity and the environment.

Italian football powerhouses AC Milan and AS Roma will play a game at Optus Stadium at the end of May, in the latest event secured under the state government’s $59 million tourism splurge.

A $66 million redevelopment of Broome’s horse racing club will breathe new life into the Kimberley town’s premiere event tourism drawcard.

The Western Force’s new chief executive has an unwavering passion to grow rugby union in Western Australia.

Family-owned property development and construction business Pelligra Group, backed by Ross Pelligra, is the new owner of Perth Glory.

The Fremantle Dockers posted a $1.64m operating profit for the 2023 financial year, down from $2.43 million in 2022, following its annual royalty payment to the West Australian Football Commission.

The Western Force has appointed Niamh O'Connor as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The West Coast Eagles posted a $1.97 million surplus in the 12 months to October last year, down from $3.46 million in 2022.

Perth will host the International Boxing Federation's lightweight world title bout between George Kambosos Jr and Vasiliy Lomachenko on Sunday May 12 at RAC Arena.

WA Cricket has received a $5.2 million Lotterywest grant from the state government, as part of the WACA ground improvement project.

Western Australia's tourism and local economy will likely benefit from the HSBC Rugby SVNS tournament to begin in Perth on Friday, according to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.

Perth has been confirmed as the new host of the nation’s most prestigious road cycling event, the AusCycling road national championships, starting in January 2025.

Gaming tycoon Laurence Escalante has doubled down on his involvement with Ferrari, launching a new team to race the sportscar in Australia.

A new chapter of football operations has officially begun at the West Coast Eagles, with two-time premiership player Don Pyke starting as the club's new chief executive officer on Monday.

Premier Roger Cook has publicly raised the prospect of bringing an NFL pre-season game to Perth.

Atlas Iron has revealed it will sponsor a high-performance coach at Artistic Swimming WA, on the same day Gina Rinehart was nominated as the first life member of the organisation.

Three directors have been appointed to the Western Australian Institute of Sport board while SportWest gains Liam Twigger as its new chair.

Fremantle Dockers legend and former midfielder David Mundy has quietly joined the ranks of Andrew Forrest’s charity Minderoo Foundation as head of engagement and gender equality.

Leederville Oval, which has been the home ground of several WAFL clubs, has been renamed as part of a three-year sponsorship deal.