Ben Gardiner to be Perth Bears assistant coach
The highly-regarded and experienced Ben Gardiner has joined the Perth Bears to be the assistant coach alongside Immortal and head coach Mal Meninga. Gardiner was most recently the assistant coach at the Penrith Panthers where he was part of the team that won the 2023 and 2024 premierships. He is also the current Samoa international […]
Mal Meninga appointed coach of Perth Bears
Rugby League Immortal Mal Meninga has been appointed Head Coach of NRL expansion team Perth Bears. Meninga has been appointed to be Bears Coach ahead of and through the Club’s inaugural season in 2027, vacating the position of Kangaroos Head Coach which he has held since 2016. Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman, Peter V’landys AM […]
ARLC reaches historic agreement with WA Government for 18th team
The Australian Rugby League Commission has reached an historic agreement with the Western Australian Government that will see the National Rugby League’s 18th franchise based in Perth. The Western Australian based team will join the NRL Telstra Premiership in 2027 following the landmark agreement, announced in conjunction with the Western Australian Government today. ARLC Chairman […]