The NRL has officially announced its newest team, venturing west to launch the Perth Bears.
After months of speculation, the league confirmed that the former North Sydney franchise would be given a second life in Western Australia, as the NRL's 18th team.
With the North Sydney Bears exiting the NRL in 1999, fans of the team are now celebrating after being readmitted over two decades later, which was shown by Arc Creative Agency.
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The Bears are set to re-join the league in 2027, as they look to expand the game of rugby league to a truly national level.