The Perth Bears will enter the NRL in 2027 or 2028 after confirmation of a deal with the WA state government

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The Perth Bears will enter the NRL in 2027 or 2028 after confirmation of a deal with the WA state government

The Perth Bears will “compete just as hard at NRL” as West Australia’s two AFL teams according to premier Roger Cook who has confirmed his state will have a team in the competition in 2027 or 2028.

The WA government has formally signed off on the $65.6 million deal to create the NRL’s 18th franchise which will be called the Perth Bears, with the full support and involvement of foundation club the North Sydney Bears.

Camera IconNorth Sydney Bears will be reborn in Perth. Credit: News Corp Australia

An in-principle agreement was struck with between the state government and the *********** Rugby League Commission a fortnight ago and has now been rubber-stamped.

Cook announced the deal on social media, with a formal announcement expected in Perth on Thursday.

“We’ve secured a new WA NRL club for Western Australia!“ Cook said in a statement.

“This is a great day for sports fans and a great day for the WA economy.

“The ARLC has accepted our position that the club should not be charged a licence fee and that every dollar in direct financial assistance provided by the WA Government be spent in WA.

“I’d like to thank the ARLC for the robust negotiations we’ve undertaken, as both parties have sought to get the best deal for our stakeholders.

“Perth will now join Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne as cities that host both NRL and AFL sides, and I’d back us to compete just as hard at NRL as we do at AFL.

“So, now let’s get behind our new NRL side as we put the ‘national’ in NRL!”

Confirmation of the deal ends a protracted saga which included ARLC chairman Peter V’landys knocking back several bid attempts before landing on the current deal.

The state government will commit $60 million over seven years as part of the deal with the NRL,with games to be played at HBF Stadium which is set for a $200 million-plus upgrade.

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