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Western Force chief executive Niamh O'Connor is excited about an opportunity for the club to help further increase the presence of rugby union in the community.

Perth's push to become a major hotbed of activity during rugby union's ‘golden era' has continued on the back of a major announcement late on Thursday afternoon.

Recently retired Western Force lock Sam Carter is excited about his new journey into the business of sport.

Two of Western Australia's national sporting teams announced significant sponsorship agreements on Monday.

State sporting associations and clubs are recruiting seasoned business professionals to lead them.

Both the Western Force and West Coast Fever have announced their respective potential paths to glory next season.

Western Force chief executive Niamh O'Connor says Rugby Australia's decision to create a new domestic competition is a win on and off the pitch.

Sponsor outreach and exposure remain a key focus for many of WA's sporting codes, while grassroots development nurtures the next generation of stars.

Nine Entertainment has extended its working partnership with Rugby Australia, following news the national governing body had signed a new five-year extension to its broadcast rights deal.

Tattarang's chief executive has opened up on wins and losses at Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private company and outlined plans for continued rapid growth.

Western Australian tourism minister Rita Saffioti says the government's sports tourism strategy is playing a role in higher hotel occupancy rates.

WA Labor has pledged $16 million towards a new state-of-the-art basketball headquarters for the Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx in Warwick.

Western Force chief executive officer Niamh O'Connor is hopeful next year's smorgasbord of international rugby can enhance the state's participation numbers.

Three of international rugby's biggest events in the southern hemisphere will be held in Perth next year.

A series of sporting events backed by the state government over the past year have added value to Western Australia’s economy.

An opportunity to further enhance community and gameday experiences is eagerly being awaited by the Western Force.

Brendyn Appleby knows what is required to succeed across all levels of the Australian sporting pyramid.

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.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Lorraine Driscoll, Tim Lindley, Clinton Booth, Jason Froud, Justin Whalley and Chris Oorschot.

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.

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

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

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Yaya Ouattara, Caigen Wang, Maree Arnason, Derek La Ferla, Ben Morton, Darryl Cuzzubbo, Gavin Lockyer, Niamh O'Connor, Anna Shave, Brendon Grylls and Martina Mariano.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Emma Williamson, Rebecca Moore, Sallese McNeil, Lisa Jansen, Brendan Hurrell, Alan Myers, Monish Paul, Ross McEwan, Andrew Irvine, Niamh O'Connor, Gower He and Stephen Ross.

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

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Paul Larsen, Stephen Daly, Jodie Perram, Leigh Dyson, Scott Lowe, Bianca Sandri, Felicity Gooding, Shelley Cable and Michael Keenan.

Much has changed on the state's playing fields and courts over the past 30 years, but success comes in many forms and WA teams still deliver.

Former Netball WA and Swimming WA chief celebrates double homecoming to rugby and Perth.

UPDATED: France's Altrad Services has become one of the largest maintenance and construction contractors in WA after buying Perth-based AGC from its debt-laden parent AusGroup.

Stephen Daly has stepped down as chief operating officer for Minderoo and Tattarang after a three-and-a-half year stint inside the Forrest family businesses.

The Western Force has named engineering group Altrad Services as its new principal partner, with the four-year deal starting this Super Rugby season.

The Western Force has been cleared to play its round 3 clash against the Queensland Reds in Perth next month.

Western Force has inked its seventh partnership in recent months, with tyre manufacturer Goodyear Australia to sponsor the men's team in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The man behind operations at Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang shares with Business News what it's like to lead transformation in the Forrest family's business empire.

Andrew Forrest's Western Force has signed on local business Tribe Tech as a major partner for the inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season, which kicks off tomorrow.

Andrew Forrest's agribusiness interests shook off the pandemic, with revenue at Harvest Road up 22 per cent to be $418 million.

Andrew Forrest's Western Force has unveiled a new academy in partnership with Fortescue Metals Group, which aims to bolster local rugby talent.

New Zealand rugby administrator Tony Lewis will return to WA after being appointed chief executive of the Western Force, replacing outgoing CEO Mark Evans.

The Western Force has accepted an offer from Rugby Australia to participate in a proposed one-off domestic competition this year.