3 h. ago Perth Bears picnic includes another $25m for club as V’Landys chats with Twiggy

The NRL squeezed a further $25 million out of the state government to get the deal done to establish the Perth Bears rugby club in Western Australia.

Politics

10 h. ago The titan and the terrier: How Roger Cook outfoxed the brains behind a ‘commercial colossus’

Make no mistake, WA’s Premier gave a firm middle finger to National Rugby League bosses when he waited until they had settled into their flight to WA to announce the Perth Bears NRL deal.

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24 h. ago Bear facts: Everything you need to know about how new Perth NRL team will work

It’s official: a Perth-based team will enter the NRL competition in 2027. Here’s how the new franchise will run.

Politics

7 d. ago Why can’t we be friends? Twiggy sees opportunities for Force and Perth Bears

Rugby Australia is preparing for the threat of the NRL’s expansion, which will see two cashed-up teams on the hunt for 60 more players - at least.

Politics

1 week ago There’s a bear in where? Why Perth is wrong spot for club’s return

The Bears’ comeback brings to a conclusion a long and sad saga, but there was a far more obvious location for their new home than Western Australia.

Politics

2 w. ago The sticking point the NRL and WA government overcame to bring back the Bears

It was the sticking point that almost torpedoed the deal, but the NRL and the WA government have resolved the final hurdle to an 18th franchise.

Politics

2 w. ago WA news LIVE: Prime minister speaks in Perth; Bears bid gets green tick

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2 w. ago ‘Biggest day for the Bears since 1922’: NRL reacts to Perth inclusion news

Some of the biggest names in rugby league have had their say after an in-principle agreement was struck to reintroduce the Bears in Perth.

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