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NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.

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Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Perth Bears have added to their forward stocks for next season, bringing former Melbourne and Brisbane No.9 Tyson Smoothy home to Australia from the UK.

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Perth secure 'Gem' after signing Broncos title winner

Perth Bears have secured Australia and Queensland representative centre Gehamat Shibasaki until 2028 and added Fiji international Jope Rauqe to their squad.

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Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.

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Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

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Perth NRL recruit weighs in on Bears' roster criticism

The Perth Bears' recruitment strategy has been hammered, but one of their biggest-name signings believes the NRL's 18th club has reason for optimism.

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RL:Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

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Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

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Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Jacob Preston is in the sights of the Perth Bears, but Cameron Ciraldo has clarified what his star forward's plans are beyond his current Bulldogs deal.

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RL:Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

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Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

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Walters to coach Australia at Rugby League World Cup

The Australian Rugby League Commission has extended coach Kevin Walters' contract with the national rugby league team.

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Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

NRL master coach Wayne Bennett has voiced concerns over the decision to grant tax-free salaries to players at the PNG Chiefs.

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'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.

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It hurts: Sharks vow to fight Bears' poaching players

Sharks co-captain Cameron McInnes and fullback Will Kennedy could be on the Perth Bears' radar as the incoming franchise builds their inaugural squad.

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The claws aren't out: Meninga dismisses infighting talk

Perth will be centre stage on Saturday when it hosts an NRL double header, but there's been plenty of talk in the lead-up about rumoured tension at the Bears.

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'Love and respect': Campbell legacy lives on at Titans

Jayden Campbell was 11 when his father Preston was feted by fans after his final Gold Coast match and that experience inspired his recent re-signing.

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State of the Bears: Perth sets bold goal for first year

Perth believe they could be the NRL's biggest commercial success in their first season with a big sponsorship base and high membership interest.

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Bottom to top: Tino insists Titans can follow Broncos

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained why he did not pursue talks with Perth Bears and why a maiden Titans' premiership is no pipe dream.

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Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product

Luke Laulilii has signed with the NRL's new franchise Perth, the latest Campbelltown junior to exit the Wests Tigers.

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Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year

Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.

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Perth land a halfback and centre as first two signings

Former Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton and Englishman Harry Newman have officially become the Perth Bears' first two NRL signings for their 2027 entry.

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Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth are set to enter the market and make their first big play for top-line talent, with close to 170 NRL free agents able to be approached from November.

The Independent UK

England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.

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Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense

Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.

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