Our STORY
The Perth Bears Rugby League Club is the most exciting story in Australian sport.
A new truly national club that bridges two passionate histories on either side of Australia – the NRL in Western Australia and the North Sydney Bears.
It is a future that grows and develops ‘the greatest game of all’ in WA so that our children can see a pathway to having a career in professional football.
It is a future that honours the enduring spirit, energy, diversity and dynamism of Western Australia, while paying respect to the proud legacy, values, strength in adversity and tradition of the North Sydney Bears.
With a philosophy of “Connect, Protect and Respect”; the vision of the Perth Bears is to create a community-anchored club that is successful both on and off the field.
So … Stand Aside, Here Come the Mighty Perth Bears!
Jan 2026
Perth Bears launches new logo.
May 2025
Here come the Bears! It’s announced that the Perth Bears will join the NRL in 2027.
June 2025
Rugby league Immortal Mal Meninga is announced as the Perth Bears’ inaugural coach.
Aug 2025
David Sharpe APM OAM is named as the inaugural General Manager of Football, bringing decades of integrity, leadership and rugby league experience to the club.
Sep 2025
Perth Bears partners with Budget Direct as sleeve sponsor.
Oct 2025
- Cheers! Perth Bears signs historic partnership with Gage Roads.
- Recruitment begins for the Bears’ first NRL roster.
Nov 2025
WACA Ground and Waterbank precinct announced as the Perth Bears’ first home.