The North Sydney Bears would like to wish Ben Gardiner all the best in his coaching future. Ben has coached the North Sydney NSW ISP team for the past two and a half seasons, inheriting a team of young men all looking to progress in the game. Ben was able to develop these players and […]
This article originally appeared on www.nrl.com on Tuesday 20 June 2017 as All-Conquering Auckland to Reunite. It was a month like no other in the history of New Zealand league, featuring a series of feats which will almost certainly never be repeated. In the space of three weeks back in June 1977 the Auckland representative side, made up […]
George Martin played top level rugby and rugby league but was he good enough to have been an All Black? George Martin might just be the best sportsman you have never heard of. The 86 year-old died recently but leaves a sporting record to be proud of. Although he played professional rugby league, his greatest […]
The North Sydney Bears are saddened to hear of the passing of George Martin, a speedy centre for the Bears from 1952 – 1955. George managed to score a very respectable 44 tries in his 71 games for Norths, and was also responsible for designing the 1954 jersey which the players wore that season. Our […]
Dear Members and Fans I am writing to you today following recent media coverage regarding the Bears and the NRL’s Gold Coast franchise. While the Bears’ focus in recent years has been on winning a licence for the Central Coast Bears, we acknowledge statements from the NRL that expansion is not on its agenda in […]
