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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.

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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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Bears ready to rumble as Meninga secures key men

Perth Bears have made key appointments in recruitment and pathways ahead of their 2027 NRL entry, with highly regarded Dane Campbell and Ian Millward signed.

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'Extraordinary sell': Meninga to give Tino a Bear hug

Mal Meninga confirms he will go all-in to sign Tino Fa'asuamaleaui for 2027 as the Gold Coast captain insists he is no hurry to commit to the Titans.

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Broncos superstar to make big call on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is set to switch international allegiances, delivering an almighty boost to Samoa's hopes of winning a World Cup.

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Titans respond as captain Tino prepares to test market

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to test the market for 2027 and will speak with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga when the time is right.

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Walters embraces 'lifetime' chance to coach Australia

Kevin Walters is committed as Australia coach for the next 12 months and has put all aspirations to return to the NRL aside as he targets Ashes success.

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Kangaroos captain endorses next green and gold coach

Australia captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters' looming appointment as Kangaroos coach, believing someone without club ties is right given the timing.

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Smith gets key backing as Australia's next coach

Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have thrown their support behind Cameron Smith as the new Australia coach, explaining why he is the perfect choice for the role.

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Fittler withdraws interest in coaching Kangaroos

Brad Fittler's withdrawal leaves another NRL legend as favourite to replace Mal Meninga as Australian rugby league team coach.

AAP

From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears

West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.

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Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant

Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.

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Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

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Edict fires two NRL greats into frame for Kangaroos job

The NRL has revealed its policy for hiring the next Kangaroos coach, which will prevent several of the game's biggest names from applying for the position.

AAP

Mal's Mission: How Meninga plans to poke the Bears

NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a 'great privilege and responsibility' to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears.

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‘A great privilege’: Mal Meninga locked in as Perth Bears’ inaugural NRL coach

NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a ‘great privilege and responsibility’ to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears

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Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.

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Meninga gets key endorsement as Perth Bears coach

Former North Sydney star and current QRL boss Ben Ikin endorses Mal Meninga as coach of Perth Bears expansion club and explains why it makes sense.

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'In the blood': Walters confirms interest in Perth job

Former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants to continue coaching in the NRL and has outlined his interest in helming the Perth Bears in 2027.

AAP

'Thanks Mal': Young's quest for NSW recall on track

Canberra forward Hudson Young says Australia coach Mal Meninga made him believe he could play for NSW again, and his brilliant form has him right in the frame.

AAP

Kangaroos or Wallabies? Ashes duels go head-to-head

There'll be an unprecedented clash of rugby Ashes encounters when England play Australia at League and Union at the same time later this year.

AAP

'Earned the right': Petero backs DCE on Maroons call

Petero Civoniceva, Queensland's oldest ever Origin player, says Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has earned the right to decide if he breaks his own record.

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NFL player to blow Raiders' Viking horn in Vegas

A player of Samoan extraction from the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders will blow the iconic Viking horn ahead of Canberra's match against the Warriors in Sin City.

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