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UNCOVERED: Peter cumins | History Defined

Bears eye big-money maiden jersey after landmark deal

Perth can already lay claim to being an off-field success, with the club on track to be among the NRL's biggest commercial hitters.

AAP · Dec 14, 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 27, 2025

How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

AAP · May 9, 2025

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NRL treated state like 'cash cow': WA Premier

The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.

AAP · Apr 5, 2025

Rebuffed Perth NRL bid made new $20m licence fee offer

The cashed-up Perth consortium that the NRL rejected to run a new franchise in 2027 had made a stunning revised offer that included a $20 million licence fee.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

Bears backflip on licence fee as bid on 'life support'

The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Western Bears insist they weren't low-balling the NRL

The leader of the Western Bears bid Peter Cumins has insisted he did not try to low-ball the NRL with their expansion bid, stating it was unfeasible to pay one.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

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Bears to pay homage to history on proposed NRL re-entry

Representatives from the Western Bears' NRL bid have revealed details of the joint venture set to become the league's 18th team from 2027.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Perth NRL bid open to Bears liaison, rather go alone

The consortium hoping to get a Perth franchise into an expanded NRL wants a stand-alone side but have left the door open for a North Sydney or Newtown link.

AAP · May 12, 2024

'Ticks every box': Why Perth deserves an NRL team

Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium for a new NRL side, has explained why the time is ripe for a new franchise in Western Australia.

AAP · May 11, 2024

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