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2024 Grand Final: All The Info You Need

The stage is now set, and our opponent has been named as fellow foundation club the Newtown Jets. Not since 1943 have these two mighty clubs faced each other in a Grand Final. 81 years ago, before we were the Bears and the Bluebags, Newtown took home the cookies but this year it's the mighty red & blacks turn to bask in the glory. To do this, our team NEEDS YOU. They need to see your there and they need to hear you. This phenomenal Bears fan energy will drive them forward and lift them up when things get tough. Get your friends, family, mates and dates together. Book your tickets, jump on the supporter buses and bring the boys home with the premiership.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Grand Final

The stage is now set, and our opponent has been named as fellow foundation club the Newtown Jets. Not since 1943 have these two mighty clubs faced each other in a Grand Final. 81 years ago, before we were the Bears and the Bluebags, Newtown took home the cookies but this year it's the mighty red & blacks turn to bask in the glory. To do this, our team NEEDS YOU. They need to see your there and they need to hear you. This phenomenal Bears fan energy will drive them forward and lift them up when things get tough. Get your friends, family, mates and dates together. Book your tickets, jump on the supporter buses and bring the boys home with the premiership.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Major Semi Final

With a week off the team has been able to rest some tired bodies and heal some bumps and bruises as we now turn our attention to a big game this weekend. This Sunday we go up against fellow foundation club, Newtown Jets, in the Major Semi Final with the winner going straight through to the big dance. The loser gets a second chance the following week in an elimination final against the winner of Raiders v Panthers.
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2025 Junior Reps Coaches

Introducing our Junior Representative Head Coaches for the 2025 season >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 26

25 rounds completed and one game to go in the regular season of the 2024 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup. And it's going to be a great one! We kick off the day bright and early with local junior league grand final games starting from 9am and ending at 5pm with an A-Grade grand final between Asquith Magpies v Narraweena Hawks. Following at 7.30pm with Bears v Knights and under lights. To top off an epic day of footy, it's also Members Round. This is the time of year we get to say a big thank you to everyone who backed the Bears in 2024 and took up a membership. Members are the lifeblood of our club, and your ongoing support is truly appreciated. Come on down, help the team get the win and enjoy the last home game of the season at Bear Park.
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Red & Black Foundation Sports Luncheon

Our last home game of the season is fast approaching, and we are excited to be playing under lights for Saturday Night Footy! We kick off the day nice and early with local Junior League Grand Finals for ages U11s and up. Come cheer on the junior Bears in the making and watch some great grassroots footy at iconic North Sydney Oval. In the evening, Bears take on the Newcastle Knights for our last home game for 2024 and the last game of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup regular season before finals begin. And to make it even more special, it is our annual Members Round! A time when we get to say a big thank you to everyone who backed the Bears in 2024 and show our appreciation for your ongoing support. We will have a string of local craft beer tents on the hill and special bar seating set up around the fence line for ultimate Saturday night footy viewing. Check out all the fun activities we have planned below >>
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Saturday Night Footy 2024

Our last home game of the season is fast approaching, and we are excited to be playing under lights for Saturday Night Footy! We kick off the day nice and early with local Junior League Grand Finals for ages U11s and up. Come cheer on the junior Bears in the making and watch some great grassroots footy at iconic North Sydney Oval. In the evening, Bears take on the Newcastle Knights for our last home game for 2024 and the last game of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup regular season before finals begin. And to make it even more special, it is our annual Members Round! A time when we get to say a big thank you to everyone who backed the Bears in 2024 and show our appreciation for your ongoing support. We will have a string of local craft beer tents on the hill and special bar seating set up around the fence line for ultimate Saturday night footy viewing. Check out all the fun activities we have planned below >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 25

Only two games remain in the regular season and this Sunday we head to Wentworth Park to take on the Sydney Roosters. We last met the Roosters at North Sydney Oval under very wet conditions that saw the game result in a draw. This Sunday the team are hunting a win and looking forward to having Rooster for dinner. Returning to the team this weekend, post injury, are two strong and experienced forwards in Ben Talty and Josh Bevan. Read below for a further update on our extensive and ongoing injury list.
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Breakfast with Bellamy

Last Friday we hosted our first business breakfast event for 2024 at The Greens North Sydney, Breakfast with Bellamy. It was an honour to welcome to the stage one of the most decorated coaches in the NRL and the current Head Coach of our partner club, Melbourne Storm Craig Bellamy. Bellamy played 150 first grade games for the Canberra Raiders from 1982 - 1992 and has gone on to coach Melbourne Storm for over 20 years.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 24

With only two home games remaining for the 2024 season, we once again call out to all red & black fans to come fill the hill and enjoy a great Sunday afternoon of footy at North Sydney Oval. Bears v Panthers is always a strong game and the black cats are needing a win to keep their hopes of finals footy alive. The Bears are working very hard to get back in the winner's circle after three losses in a row. A big crowd will help boost the boys and is important in securing a spot in the finals. Before the main game, we will welcome U6, U7 and U8s junior league players from across the North Sydney District to play their Grand Final Gala Day on historic North Sydney Oval. This is always a great event and an opportunity for the youngest Bears to experience the beauty of Bear Park.
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North Sydney Bears 2025 Junior Representative EOI

The North Sydney Bears are pleased to announce that we will be holding invitation-only trials for our 2025 Junior Representative Squads in September. Please click to find out more information and to submit an Expression of Interest to trial.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 23

Bears v Bluebags is one of the highlights on our home game calendar and this Sunday we go up against each other at North Sydney Oval for the final of the Frank Hyde Shield. Bears narrowly won the first game in round 15 and are eager to get back in the winning circle and retain the silverware. We have an epic day of home game fun planned, so gets your mates together and see you at Bear Park!
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Club Statement: NSWRL Breach of Conduct

No further comment will be made at this stage.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 22

We caught up with Head Coach Pat Weisner after the match to get his take on the game "The Bulldogs played really good wet weather footy, and I thought Drew Hutchinson controlled the game with his kicking. This meant we were in our own half for most of the game and we just didn't have the patience with the ball that we needed to have if we were going to work our way back when we fell behind."  He went on to explain "The 90m kick return try we conceded was disappointing and the loose ball they picked up and went 80m to score also hurt us and both were against the run of play. Throw in a kick that ricocheted off one of our players legs and into a Bulldog for a try and there was 18 points we don't usually give away". Weisner concluded "we just weren't good enough to find a way back. Full credit to the Bulldogs, they were the better side and deserved to win".
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 21

Looking ahead to round 21, we are off to Belmore to take on the Canterbury Bulldogs for round 21. Head Coach Pat Weisner commented "The Bulldogs pushed us all the way 3 weeks ago and are in a battle to make the top 5, so this will be another tough one and we are preparing for another semi-final type game this weekend". At this point in the season, all the games are big and important. The team have dug deep all year and will need to continue to play with that level of intensity, grit and heart over the next 6 rounds as we close out the regular season of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup. One more away game before we return to Bear Park on Sunday 4th August. Get around the team, show your support and let's bring this season home in red & black style. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 20

"Another tough grinding win by the boys at a very tough venue to play at. Souths had their strongest 17 out in months and I thought they defended very well in a very physical game" stated Head Coach Pat Weisner. He continued "We made 10 errors in the first half which was unacceptable, but we turned it around and went 16 sets in a row without an error in the 2nd half to put the game away, despite a late scare in the last 4 mins". Looking ahead to the big first verse second clash this Saturday in the nation's capital when we take on the Canberra Raiders, Weisner commented "With the short turnaround this week we need to freshen up, manage our injuries and prepare ourselves for a huge game down there at Belconnen against a full-strength Raiders team".
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 19

This Sunday we head over the bridge to take on the Bunnies in the final of the 2024 Mario Fenech Cup. Bears secured a win in game one and are keen to retain the Cup with another win this Sunday. In the advent of a loss, the winner is decided on aggregate points. The Rabbitohs will be hosting a fun footy arvo at Coogee Oval with a double header of Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup. Check out the team named to pull on the red & black jersey this Sunday >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 17

After three weeks on the road and a much-needed bye, the team returns to Bear Park this Sunday to take on the Canterbury Bulldogs. Taking on the dogs for the first time this season will be a big test for the boys but great to do it on our home soil. Sixteen rounds now completed and ten regular rounds remaining before the finals begin, the team are keen to continue to maintain a top 5 position on the ladder.
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UPDATE: BEARS NRL BID

This development has fast tracked the possible inclusion of an additional team in the national league and speculation amongst media, fans and key stakeholders is once again a buzz. The Bears can confirm that our Chairman and CEO met with Peter V'Landys, Chairman of the ARL Commission, regarding the Bears proposal for readmission in the NRL.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 15

ROUND 15: BEARS v JETS This Saturday we head into the first game of the 2024 Frank Hyde Shield, played for annually between the Bears and the Jets. The Jets are rampaging at the moment having won their last six games in a row with some very strong team defeats. This will be one big game and an important one for the Bears to retain their position in second place on the comp ladder. Get on down to Henson Park on Saturday afternoon to cheer the boys home for a win. The game will also be live streamed on the official NSWRL TV app. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 14

Our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team remain in second place on the ladder after 13 rounds, although with equal points to top placed Canberra Raiders who has already had 2 bye rounds. This Sunday we go up against the Penrith Panthers, kicking off at 1.40pm at BlueBet Stadium. The game will be live streamed on the official NSWRL TV app. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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2024 Winter Development Squads

The North Sydney Bears are pleased to announce their 2024Winter Development Squads. Players are selected in consultation with club coaches and the Bears own recruitment officers. All player’s selected from within the district will be under the guidance of Bears representative coaches following a program set by Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Head Coach Pat Weisner.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 13

Our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team are currently sitting in second place on the ladder after 12 rounds, although with equal points to both 1st and 3rd. The top 5 spots are hotly contested, and the second half of the season will bring some big moments that will influence the comp ladder. This Sunday we go up against the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles, kicking off at 3pm at HE Laybutt Field. No live stream this weekend, come on out and cheer on the lads. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 12

This will quite possibly be the biggest game day that the Bears have seen at North Sydney Oval in decades, and we want to share this moment with all of our mighty red & black fans. Come on down, fill the hill and let's send a message to everyone watching, the NRL, the media, the potential sponsors and the hundreds of thousands of hibernating Norths fans, that our club is ready for the topflight. Get your tickets now via the link below or on game day at the gate (if not sold out prior), wear the Bear and cheer on your team at the home of the Bears. 2024 Bears Members with select game day access, please check your inbox for your exclusive link to redeem your complimentary game day ticket.