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'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.

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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' 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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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'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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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 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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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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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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Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry

Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback in Origin II to level the series.

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Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up

Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.

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