Mal Meninga
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
NRL Integrity Unit investigating Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duo
The Perth Bears coach has placed his employer, the NRL, in an awkward position after angering the Bulldogs by telling News Corp of his plans to poach two of their best players.
- Danny Weidler
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Darren witnessed one of Origin’s most shameful events. It made him a better man
A lifelong Maroons fan has written his autobiography. From Alfie Langer to miracle tries to beer-can showers, the book portrays State of Origin as a thrilling mirror to the ups and downs of life.
- Nick Dent
- Exclusive
- NRL 2026
‘It disappoints me’: Meninga breaks silence on Bears exit rumours
Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has addressed rumours that he wants out of the club, competing against PNG’s tax-free dollars and the supposed lack of a marquee signing.
- Adrian Proszenko
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
The Bears are set to win cap concessions at last. But there’s a bigger problem brewing
Peter V’landys has come around to the view that head office must help the expansion club attract players to Perth. But tensions are growing over Mal Meninga’s involvement with the club.
- Danny Weidler
As PNG Chiefs toast Luai signing, Perth Bears bring in culture expert
The Bears have grappled with internal issues that have threatened to undermine their entry to the NRL competition in 2027, a year before PNG.
- Chris Barrett
- Analysis
- NRL 2026
The Perth Bears enter the NRL in under a year. Rivals are hardly shaking in their boots
As the attention of the NRL turns to Perth for a double-header at Optus Stadium on Saturday, the challenges confronting the expansion team are becoming clear.
- Chris Barrett
The Perth Bears want ‘reasonable’ salary cap concessions. Rival clubs won’t have a bar of it
Turned down once already, Mal Meninga is set to continue lobbying the NRL for assistance to sign players. One club CEO has spoken out strongly against the idea.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Opinion
- NRL 2025
Clubs rush to spend extra NRL funding as fears grow about PNG team
Tens of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money has already been handed out to NRL clubs, but will there ever be a team in PNG?
- Danny Weidler
- Opinion
- Perth Bears
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
- Opinion
- NRL 2025
The Bulldogs got their man. This is their plan for Lachlan Galvin
The 19-year-old rising star will be plunged into an intensive physical and mental training regime to transform him into the powerhouse player the club sees him as.
- Danny Weidler