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Politics and rugby league have been thrown into a blender
Sport and politics aren’t strange bedfellows when it comes to the NRL.
- Neil Breen
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Cash Converters could return to front of Perth jerseys after shock board appointment
It’s been 30 years since Cash Converters became the inaugural sponsor of the Western Bears. Here’s why the firm could return as a Bears sponsor.
- Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Robert Dillon
Meninga succession plan: Perth Bears assistant to take over as head coach in 2029
Newly appointed Bears assistant coach Ben Gardiner will not have to wait long before he takes the top job at the NRL’s newest franchise.
- Christian Nicolussi
Local media snubbed it. But Origin just out-rated AFL in Perth
In a huge boost for rugby league – and despite a near blackout by the local newspaper – Wednesday night’s Origin clash has proved a TV ratings winner in the west.
- Adrian Proszenko
‘We will become a giant in the NRL’: New Bears’ boss reveals his blueprint
Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.
- Michael Chammas
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If Mal wants success in the west he must follow Sheedy’s blueprint
Mal Meninga needs to win over Western Australia. The first GWS Giants coach showed him how to be successful.
- Neil Breen
Bear necessities: Meninga’s master plan for success in the west
Mal Meninga plans to tap into his Kangaroos’ contact book – and the Indigenous talent in Perth’s backyard – when assembling the Bears’ inaugural squad.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘We need to lift our game’: How the AFL is bracing for an NRL invasion
The NRL has announced a new team in Perth. Both codes are playing it cool, but they will not let each other out of their sight.
- Peter Ryan
‘I didn’t learn a thing’: Maloney slams Flanagan’s coaching in 2016 NRL premiership
James Maloney and Shane Flanagan won a breakthrough title together with Cronulla. The retired No.6 says he was coaching the team.
- Danny Weidler
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Bear trap: Why new NRL team caused a sudden spike in Perth gay club membership
There has been a terrible mix-up. Allow me to explain.
- Peter FitzSimons
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