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Michael Carayannis is a rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 26: Coach Mal Meninga looks on during an Australian Kangaroos captain's run at Rugby Park on October 26, 2024 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

‘Serious consideration’: Meninga a shock contender to coach Perth

The Perth Bears’ coaching job may not be all Brad Arthur’s with Mal Meninga saying he’d give ‘serious consideration’ towards throwing his hat in the ring.

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$Canterbury's Jaeman Salmon fractured ankle in the win over Canberra. Pic: NRL$

Early Mail: Bulldogs gun’s surgery blow, sidelined for 10 weeks

Canterbury’s stunning comeback victory over Canberra has come at a cost with one of their key cogs in their forward pack set to miss over two months of football. Plus, the latest news from the Raiders’ camp.

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Dragons v Warriors. Picture: NRL Imagery

Warriors survive scare as bumbling Dragons blow golden chance

Luke Metcalf has once again proved to be the Warriors matchwinner, as the Dragons produced a stunning comeback, only to fall short at the death, despite scoring more tries than New Zealand.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Dominic Young of the Knights celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 27 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Young and restless: Roosters, Knights hit stalemate in talks

Dom Young’s proposed return to Newcastle has been put in jeopardy after it emerged the Knights and Sydney Roosters were unable to agree on payment terms.

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19/11/2020Former SAS Squadron Commander Peter Tinley, in PerthPic Colin Murty The Australian

Former SAS commander ready to lead Bears

Former SAS commander turned political heavyweight Peter Tinley has put his hand up to lead the new Bears franchise after being linked to the chairman’s position.

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Harry Hayes celebrates his NRL debut with friends and family.

‘It’s been a pretty crazy journey: The rise of an unlikely NRL star

Unnoticed and overlooked during his teens, it seemed the closest Harry Hayes was going to get to the NRL was running water. Now he’s making a strong case to be part of the ladder leader’s best 17.

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Perth war: PVL delivers uppercut to AFL with birth of Bears

Peter V’landys has insisted the NRL won’t be bullied as it enters AFL territory with the launch of the Perth Bears, relishing the battle for the hearts and minds of the great west.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Taylan May of the Panthers looks on before the start of the round eight NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Taylan May edges closer to NRL return

Taylan May’s management reach out to NRL clubs, Wallabies star an expansion target and the Dragons to come under new leadership – all in the updated Sport Confidential.

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Perth Bears expansion explainer: Everything you need to know

The deal is done. WA premier Roger Cook has confirmed the state has a new NRL team. We answer some of the biggest burning questions over the incoming Perth Bears franchise.

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Revealed: Bombshell clauses can end Hasler’s Titans career

Des Hasler’s tenure at the Titans could end as early as this year after revelations of strict clauses that places his fate at the mercy of Gold Coast management. See the contract details that leave Hasler’s future in doubt.

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