The Western Bears expansion bid described as “outstanding” in July has now been rejected by the NRL. How did it all go so ...

The latest setback is a hammer blow for Bears supporters, but their hopes to one day see their team and colours back in the ...

The Western Bears’ bid to join the NRL has been rejected by ARLC boss Peter V’landys in a move that could send shockwaves ...

NRL chief Andrew Abdo has flagged a significant increase in top-level games being played in Papua New Guinea – including a ...

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has dropped an expansion bombshell by formally rejecting the Western Bears’ bid.

Papua New Guinea’s quest to accommodate the NRL’s 18th franchise received a timely boost on Sunday with a gutsy 42-20 defeat ...

As expected, the Western Bears will be the next franchise to get the green light but the PNG team will be the next cab off the rank. The Perth side is likely to kick off in 2027 with the PNG team ...

PAPUA New Guinea’s quest to accommodate the NRL’s 18th franchise received a timely boost on Sunday with a gutsy 42-20 defeat ...

The Australian Schoolboys will get extra preparation before their trip to Papua New Guinea this week for their tour match and ...

The ARL Commission has turned its back on the consortium that was bringing the Western Bears into the NRL. ARL chair Peter ...

The report suggested the PNG team would join the NRL in 2028 following the potential entry of the Perth-based Western Bears 12 months earlier. The ARLC has not confirmed PNG has secured an NRL ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is backing a ten-year funding plan for PNG to become the NRL's 19th team. PNG will be added in 2028 - 12 months after the Western Bears.