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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Brisbane Tigers announce bid for 18th NRL team licence

Shane Edwards and Brian Torpy stand on the field of the new Totally Workwear Stadium
Brisbane Tigers NRL bid chair Shane Edwards and club CEO Brian Torpy open the $10m Totally Workwear Stadium and announce licence interest. Photograph: supplied by the Brisbane Tigers

The Brisbane Tigers, one of the oldest clubs in Australian rugby league, have launched a bid to become the NRL’s 18th team after opening a new $10m stadium on Wednesday.

Having failed to become the league’s 17th team under the name of the Brisbane Firehawks in 2020, the Langlands Park-based club has renewed its interest in joining the four existing Queensland NRL franchises.

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