The first test for our 2024 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup squad begins on Saturday 3rd February when we take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Hills Grammar. We have four trial games scheduled this season which is more than previous seasons and a great chance to prepare the entire squad for round 1. Every player in our 35-man squad will get decent game time in the trials, although not necessarily playing every game. “Every player can expect a good hit-out that’s more realistic in terms of fatigue and conditioning.” commented Head Coach Pat Weisner.

Announcing our 2024 Harold Matthews Cup (Male U17s) final squad and leadership group. Congratulations to all selected and we look forward to watching you represent the red & black when the competition kicks off on Saturday 3rd February with home games at Hills Grammar.

As the rugby league world heads over to Las Vegas for the 2024 NRL Season Opening, we want to be there too. We are calling on any Bears members who are making the grand trip to Vegas to champion the red & black with a specially made, limited edition Bears Training Top. Wear the Bear in Vegas!

After a defining 2023 season for the Bears, it is no surprise that our star halfback Jesse Marschke has caught the eye of NRL recruiters. Marschke played an integral part in our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup leading the team all the way to the 2023 Grand Final. First coming to the Bears in 2021 and having played 44 games in the red & black, the North Sydney Bears are pleased for Jesse to have the opportunity to now progress on to a full time NRL contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Joining our 2024 Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola Cup squads this season are eight remarkable young women who have jumped at the opportunity to train with the Bears. These ladies have relocated from Townsville, where they have been attending boarding school, to join our female junior representative teams for the summer period. Nyeema Tuua is part of our Lisa Fiaola Cup (U17s) team and Bronte Morrison, Charlize Barrett, Lalita Kris, Latisha Kaitap, April Major, Lynette Bosuen and Ebony Sotheren-Hatton bolstering our Tarsha Gale Cup (U19s) squad. The group of talented indigenous players originate from across Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, with some coming from as far as Moa Island in the Torres Strait Island archipelago.

Taking on the Bears Knock On Effect NSW Cup Assistant Coach role for the 2024 season is the well-experienced Andy Alashooty. Working alongside Head Coach Pat Weisner, Alashooty has hit the ground running with 5 weeks of preseason now under his belt. “It feels like I’ve been here for years already. Everyone has welcomed me with open arms and I’m really enjoying it” commented Alashooty. Having worked with player pathway programs at the Parramatta Eels, Manly Sea Eagles and more locally with the Asquith Magpies,

This month the Bears portfolio of teams grew again with the introduction of our new Lisa Fiaola Cup squad. The Lisa Fiaola Cup is a NSWRL junior representative tackle competition for female players aged under 17 and is an important part of the pathways program leading on to the Tarsha Gale Cup (U19 Females) and beyond.

We are pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with Sinalli for the next two years as our on-field and training apparel supplier. Sinalli has been an integral part of the Bears success over the last 16 years and helped our teams excel both on and off the field via innovative quality apparel and accessories. “It is great to have a partnership that recognises the strength of the Bears brand and the importance of apparel innovation and quality. We look forward to building our already successful merchandise program even further over the next two seasons” stated Gareth Holmes, CEO North Sydney Bears.

The North Sydney Bears are proud to announce a corporate partnership with Quest North Sydney for 2024 & 2025. “This partnership recognises the importance of local businesses supporting their local team! The benefits to our members, fans, our sponsors and the broader community highlights the importance of this partnership. Being only a short walk from Bear Park makes it the destination of choice for anyone traveling to a game or even the place for a Sydney weekend stay. I am pleased to welcome Quest North Sydney as a partner of the Bears” commented Gareth Holmes, Bears Chief Executive Officer.

Taking the helm of our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team, we are pleased to announce Pat Weisner as Head Coach for 2024 and 2025. Weisner has been with the club for the past three years as our Head of Recruitment and KOE NSW Cup Assistant Coach, working directly alongside Jason Taylor. He comes backed with impressive international experience and knowledge as both a player and coach.

From big cats to grizzly bears, we welcome all action centre Matt Stimson to the Bears Knock On Effect NSW Cup team in 2024. Stimson played the last two seasons with the Penrith Panthers making an impact when on the field.