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Prising Farnworth from Dolphins no Bears picnic

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is sure the club will get a deal done to extend his contract beyond 2026, despite being a prime target of the Perth Bears.

Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL's biggest fanbase

Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL's biggest fanbase

Western Australian officials want to have 30,000 members from their state alone, confident the Perth Bears can be among the NRL's most supported teams.

V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.

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NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.

Perth Bears will send player market into frenzy: Moore

The introduction of the Perth Bears in 2027 and PNG in 2028 will lead to a mad scramble for NRL players not seen in top-flight rugby league for 30 years.

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Rugby league in Perth and Papua New Guinea? Here’s what could be next for the NRL

Rugby league in Perth and Papua New Guinea? Here’s what could be next for the NRL

This year the National Rugby League (NRL) opened its season in Las Vegas. It was an audacious move by the league’s ambitious head honcho Peter V’Landys to showcase the game in the United States – and perhaps to attract some gambling industry attention too.

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