20-team expansion call from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Papua New Guinea, Newtown Jets, North Sydney Bears, news, highlights, videos

[ad_1] Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his support for ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ NRL expansion bid, calling for a 20-team competition. V’landys is reportedly keen to have 20 teams in the NRL in the next decade, with Papua New Guinea the favourite to secure the 18th franchise license. PNG’s push has been … Read more

North Sydney Bears conditions of return, logo, colours, North Sydney Oval, non-negotiables, Perth, name, chairman Daniel Dickson

DAILY TELEGRAPH AUGUST 20, 2023. Robert Toia running out for the Bears during the NSW Cup game between North Sydney and Penrith at North Sydney Oval. Picture: Jonathan Ng

[ad_1] The Bears have welcomed ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ revelation that they could return to the NRL, but the foundation club has four non-negotiables. The North Sydney Bears left the NRL following the 1999 season and merged with Manly to become the Northern Eagles but the joint-venture lasted just three seasons. The Bears now play … Read more

North Sydney Bears, 18th franchise, Peter V’landys, news, highlights, Papua New Guinea, expansion bid, interview, videos, North Sydney Oval

[ad_1] ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has revealed the North Sydney Bears could return to the NRL as the race to become rugby league’s 18th franchise ramps up. The NRL’s current broadcast deal runs until the end of 2027 and it’s unlikely a new team will enter the competition before then. However, speaking to The Daily … Read more

Transfer Centre, Jesse Marschke, St George Illawarra Dragons, contracts, signings, player movement

[ad_1] The Dragons have boosted their playmaking stocks with the signing of North Sydney Bears star Jesse Marschke for the 2024 season. The move comes after they cut ties with former Warriors and Roosters halfback Ronald Volkman following his shoulder injury. “The Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of playmaker Jesse Marschke for the … Read more

Australia women’s squad vs South Africa, Sophie Molineux return, Governor-General’s XI match, video

[ad_1] Victorian spinner Sophie Molineux is one step closer to reviving her international career, named as captain of the Governor-General’s XI that will face South Africa later this month. The 25-year-old, who last represented Australia in October 2021, has been plagued by injury setbacks throughout her career, missing the Ashes series and World Cup in … Read more