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The form of Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has become a talking point since he announced he had signed with the PNG Chiefs.

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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Inaugural Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga at HBF Stadium.

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
Bowlers Terry Wright (left), Joanne Livingstone (centre) and local Asren Pugh want their club re-opened under community control.

‘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
Mal Meninga

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.

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
The Perth Bears.

‘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
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Sebastian Kris

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
Mal Meninga will take charge of the Bears when they join the NRL next season.

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
Mal Meninga opens up on his job with the Perth Bears.

‘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
Inaugural Perth Bears coach, Mal Meninga at HBF Stadium.

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