18 h. 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.

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5 d. 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.

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7 d. 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.

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

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8 d. 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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3 w. ago ‘The NRL only appears to see WA as a cash cow’: Premier hits back after talks break down

The NRL is on the brink of walking away from talks to install a North Sydney Bears-affiliated team in Perth in 2027 after an offer from the WA government fell well short of expectations.

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