Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits Inaugural Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie has quit less than 18 months into his tenure at the fledgling rugby league club. AAP · Oct 9
How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters. The Conversation · Oct 6
'A better chance': Raiders prepare to meet star's agent Canberra's chief executive has issued an impassioned plea for Hudson Young to stay at the club as the forward considers a bombshell move to the PNG Chiefs. AAP · Aug 17
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' English raid continues, sign Canberra forward English international Morgan Smithies will join the Perth Bears for their inaugural NRL season after three campaigns with Canberra. AAP · Aug 5
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
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
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
RL: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. AAP · Jun 19
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. AAP · Jun 19
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. AAP · Jun 12
'Crucial junction': NRL begins era-defining CEO search The NRL is poised to embark on an extensive search for its next chief executive after Andrew Abdo announced his shock resignation. AAP · May 25
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. AAP · May 2
AAP · Apr 10 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.
AAP · Apr 10 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.
AAP · Feb 23 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.
AAP · Jan 8 Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup Penrith prop Liam Henry has become the first player signed with an NRL club for 2026 to join the Perth Bears for their inaugural season in 2027.
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 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.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 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.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 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.
AAP · Aug 10, 2025 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.
AAP · Jun 27, 2025 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.
AAP · Jun 18, 2025 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.