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- NRL 2026
Is Jarome Luai’s PNG move really harming Wests Tigers? Benji Marshall has his say
The Tigers have struggled since Luai signed with the Chiefs, including a 68-0 humiliation last Sunday. Can they bounce back when the club farewells Leichhardt Oval for 18 months?
- Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
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- NRL 2026
Meninga, Bears fined $40k for breaking NRL’s new ‘Gus rule’ on anti-tampering
The NRL has effectively fined itself after comments made by the Bears coach about targeting two of Canterbury’s biggest stars to sign with the NRL-owned club.
- Dan Walsh
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club.
- Harriet Alexander
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- 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
Nathan Cleary is weighing up his future. Andrew Johns knows what he should do
Andrew Johns’ advice for Nathan Cleary and his next deal, plus Perth’s travel wish list, and the partying Cowboys.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘It’s not a charity’: Bulldogs boss Gould reacts to Bears’ bid for help
Perth Bears directors have approached ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys for assistance as concerns mount about the club’s inability to attract marquee players.
- Chris Barrett
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
The match that showed the NRL’s plans are working
The speed and time of ball in play during the Raiders-Panthers game did not lead to touch football or a blowout, but to a match of grand final quality.
- Malcolm Knox
Clubs push back against salary cap concessions for Perth Bears
The issue is likely to be a hot topic at Friday’s club chief executives conference in Brisbane.
- Chris Barrett
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- 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