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Tony Popovic led Perth Glory to their sole title.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPopovic at Perth: How glorious stint paved way for World Cup

You can sort Perth Glory’s A-League history into before Popovic and after Popovic. Six years on from his exit, the club’s lack of success is well-documented, while he is coaching the Socceroos at a World Cup.

Ben Smith

George Gale has packed on plenty of muscle in recent years.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWA under-18 ball magnet muscling his way to new heights

Finding the football has never been a problem for George Gale — and adding more muscle over the last 12 months has helped WA’s under-18 co-captain take his game to the next level.

Josh Kempton

Damian McKenzie (r) pulled the strings as the Chiefs crushed the Crusaders to reach the final. (Peter Meecham/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumChiefs rout Crusaders to reach fourth straight decider

The Chiefs thumped the reigning champion Crusaders to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, having suffered heartbreak as runners-up the last three years.

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NEWSOlympian allegedly caught driving disqualified

Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has allegedly been reported for driving while disqualified.

Emma Kirk

Western Empire nudges out Hoba West to narrowly win the Strickland Stakes.

RACINGCommentsHoba West to spoil Western Empire’s Strickland party

Western Empire will understandably have the lion’s share of attention when he attempts a winter hat-trick in the Strickland Stakes, however, punters believe one horse can beat him

Hayden King

East Fremantle star Jack Cleaver.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEast Freo star on filling shoes left by Milan Murdock

In an exclusive interview with The West Australian, East Fremantle’s Jack Cleaver has opened up on his rapid rise to midfield star after the pre-season departure of Milan Murdock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Alex Pearce wants revenge on Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumPearce’s eyes on Cats revenge as Dockers enjoy break

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has admitted he’s daydreamed about holding up the premiership trophy alongside coach Justin Longmuir this year, but prefers to put his focus into what he can control.

Mitchell Woodcock

The World Cup has given Australia moments of ecstasy and agony in almost equal measure.

SoccerCommentsPremiumAustralia’s heroic and heartbreaking World Cup moments

The World Cup has given Australia moments of both ecstasy and agony — and on the eve of their 2026 edition of the tournament, The West Australian has taken a look back at five of the most significant.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has been leading by example for the flag favourites. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFlag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.

Justin Chadwick

Bayley Fritsch (right) celebrates one of his goals in the King's Birthday win over Collingwood. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

Roger Vaughan

Adam Hyeronimus crossing the line aboard Headley Grange in the Kingsford Smith Cup

RACINGCommentsQuality field of proven Group 1 warriors contest Stradbroke

Several proven Group 1 performers will climax their preparations in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday with a lucrative $3 million purse on the line.

Hayden King

West Coast fans have blasted a “bitter” Peter Sumich for an unprovoked and targeted public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins.

AFL CommentsPremiumFans blast ‘bitter’ Sumich over bizarre Cousins rant

West Coast fans have blasted Peter Sumich for an unprovoked public attack on Ben Cousins after he praised premiership coach John Worsfold’s elevation into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Samantha Rogers

Luke Paul, touted as a future NBA player, has signed a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

BasketballWhy young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.

Jasper Bruce

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

RugbyCommentsPremiumParsons declares Force’s premiership ambitions

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

Aaron Kirby

Shai Hope has blasted West Indies to a comfortable T20I win over Sri Lanka in Kingston. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWindies open T20 series with win after ODI dismay

West Indies have put the disappointment of a home ODI series loss to Sri Lanka by taking out the opening Twenty20 in Jamaica by seven wickets.

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Alastair Clarkson and his Kangaroos aim to relieve pressure by bouncing back against West Coast. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDown in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast.

Justin Chadwick

Tony Popovic is 'delighted' to have extended his term as Socceroos coach beyond the next Asian Cup. (Manuel Orbegozo/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.

Anna Harrington

Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPopovic’s post-World Cup future revealed

On the eve of the Socceroos’ World Cup opener, Football Australia have made a huge call on coach Tony Popovic’s future.

Ben Smith

South Korea's Hwang In-beom (right) scored a goal and set up the match-winner. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSouth Koreans surge back to score a stunning Czech mate

A brilliant game by Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup clash in Mexico.

Tales Azzoni

Bo Allan is happy to head down back amid the absence of Reuben Ginbey.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Young Eagle puts hand up to ‘play tall’ to fill Ginbey void

West Coast wingman Bo Allan has put his hand up to help out as a key defender if called upon, as the team looks to cover for the loss of injured star Reuben Ginbey.

Mitchell Woodcock

More top-flight basketball double-headers are set to be scheduled across Australia, just not yet. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballMore WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

Jasper Bruce

Great Southern Storm’s Darrell Panizza believes their group can again challenge at the Great Southern Colts Carnival.

Colts team PremiumStorm ready to content at country colts carnival

Great Southern Storm will head to long-running Great Southern Colts Carnival at Lake Grace this weekend with strong ambitions to bring home the title.

Cameron Newbold

Benji van Rooyen, Frazer Rickson and Axel Walsh will all feature in WA's under-18 national championships opener.

WAFLCommentsWA load up on tall timber for under-18 championships opener

Western Australia have named three ruckmen — including the leading contender to be the No.1 pick in next year’s draft and the brother of an AFL star — for their under-18 national championships opener.

Josh Kempton

The chase for the signature of Port Adelaide star Zak Butters is heating up. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'I'm different': Port coach on chase for Butters

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is taking notice of a bunch of rivals talking about luring the Power's star midfielder Zak Butters.

Steve Larkin