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WA premier says NRL expansion talks are now 'positive'

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has been spotted at the NRL double-header, while declaring renewed talks with the league over expansion are positive.

AAP · Apr 12, 2025

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Derby win keeps wolves from Dockers’ door as anxiety lifts around Fremantle

The Eagles were outclassed at a packed Optus Stadium as Caleb Serong’s good form in AFL western derbies continued

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2025

Johnson's 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers

Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Dec 26, 2024

More demons set to emerge on Optus Stadium deck

Australia are in all sorts of trouble at 7-67 in reply to India's 150 in the series-opening Test in Perth, leaving Alex Carey with a huge rescue mission.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024

'Not for first time & certainly not...': Sanjay Manjrekar doffs hat to Jasprit Bumrah and Co.

NEW DELHI: In a stunning start to the latest edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the opening day of the Perth Test saw as many as 17 wickets falling as bowlers wreaked havoc on a grassy and bouncy Optus Stadium track.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2024

Australia v India: first men’s Test, day one – as it happened

A total of 17 wickets fell on a wild day one in Perth with India holding an 83-run lead at stumps after Jasprit Bumrah starred with 4-17

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2024

IND vs AUS: Australia’s Test Record at the Optus Stadium in Perth

The Australian cricket team played their first and last Test match at the iconic Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in Perth against England in 1970 and December 2017 respectively.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

No 'big snake cracks' for Optus Stadium pitch

WA Cricket head curator Isaac McDonald says wet weather in Perth will prevent "big snake cracks" developing on the Optus Stadium pitch.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.

AAP · Nov 13, 2024