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NRL set to walk away from Perth expansion plans

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald

The NRL is next week expected to announce its decision to shelve plans for a 19th team in Perth, dashing the dreams of North Sydney Bears fans yearning a return to the top level.

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The Age

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‘The NRL only appears to see WA as a cash cow’: Premier hits back after talks break down

The NRL is on the brink of walking away from talks to install a North Sydney Bears-affiliated team in Perth in 2027 after an offer from the WA government fell well short of expectations.

8 days ago·Australia

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9News

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Hopes fade for Bears return as Perth NRL plans ditched

The NRL is set to scrap plans for a western expansion, reportedly pulling out of key talks.

8 days ago·Australia

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The West Australian

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Perth deal on life support as NRL ‘set to walk away’

Controversial and uncosted plans for rugby league to expand into Perth are on life support, with reports the NRL is poised to ‘walk away’ from negotiations.

8 days ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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NRL set to walk away from Perth expansion plans

The NRL is next week expected to announce its decision to shelve plans for a 19th team in Perth, dashing the dreams of North Sydney Bears fans yearning a return to the top level.

8 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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PerthNow

NRL treated state like 'cash cow': WA Premier

The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.

8 days ago·City of Perth, Australia

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