The Latest Breaking News from Mal Meninga

Long stays, North Sydney and charters in Bears' plans

The Perth Bears are looking at training out of North Sydney between some games when they enter the NRL, as part of a mammoth logistical puzzle for year one.

AAP · 20h ago

'Stuck with me': ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return

Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.

AAP · Sep 23

Perth put stake in ground with eye for local talent

Perth have signed their first local junior pathways player, heralding a three-year deal offered to a 15-year-old emerging talent from Western Australia.

AAP · Sep 22

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.

AAP · Aug 7

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.

AAP · Jul 27

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.

AAP · Jul 23

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.

AAP · Jul 20

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

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.

AAP · Jul 1

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.

AAP · Jun 22