Bring Back the Bears

04/11/2023

A question asked time and time again this week after news regarding the pacific.

The club committed to a location in the past and been the strongest bid only to get burnt. This time exploring all options and adapting is a no-brainer.

04/11/2023

A questioned asked again and again this week.

The club has committed to a location before and been burnt. Exploring all options and being adaptable is first and foremost.

30/10/2023

In light of the being back in the media today regarding the 18th license, myself and have taken the time to answer a few frequently asked questions or comments that appear whenever the Bears are linked to readmission. Did we miss any? Let us know below ⬇️

27/07/2023

1975.

17/05/2023

Bears to feed the Storm from 2024.

Melbourne Storm and North Sydney Bears have announced a new partnership that will see the Bears become the new feeder team for Storm from 2024.

The new partnership was announced today at the Bears home ground of North Sydney Oval by Bears Chief Executive Officer, Gareth Holmes, Storm Chief Executive Officer, Justin Rodski, and Storm General Manager Football, Frank Ponissi.

Under the two-year agreement, Storm players will now be divided between the Storms three feeder clubs - North Sydney Bears and existing feeder clubs, Sunshine Coast Falcons and Brisbane Easts.

“The partnership announcement today reinforces the fact that the Bears are not only a respected rugby league brand but a sought-after development route for NRL players. We have a been feeder club for the Roosters, Rabbitohs and now the Storm, all successful NRL clubs who have trusted us to prepare players for their NRL programs” Holmes said.

“Our strong heritage aligned to our own pathway from Harold Matthews to the NSW Cup is strengthened further by this partnership giving our players a defined route to the NRL” Holmes added.

“We also think this partnership will be great for supporters of both clubs living in New South Wales as they can watch NRL players in the NSW Cup each week and we also see North Sydney Oval becoming a base for the Storm for some of our away trips.” Ponissi said.

The contract will begin 1st November 2023 and allow for a number of Bears players and staff to participate in Storm’s pre-season training program. The agreement will also provide opportunities for our representative pathway program.

23/03/2023

This Saturday the Bears will play at their spiritual home Lidcombe oval for the first time in 37 years.

Round 22, 1986 saw the two foundation clubs clash in front of 3,585 spectators as Norths defeated Wests 18-16.

The Bears went on to finish the season in 7th, an agonising point away from featuring in the finals. The season included wins over premiers the Eels in Parramatta and beating arch rivals Manly in front of 16,137 at

Who’s heading to Lidcombe tomorrow?

07/03/2023

Shane Flanagan stated on Wide World of Sports 2GB’s segment Flanno in the Firing Line that he would like the 18th team to be the Bears.

The premiership winning coach went on to say that he’d like to see games at North Sydney Oval, the Central Coast and Perth.

Link in bio to hear his full answer.

25/02/2023

Ahead of the NSW Cup opener against the next Friday night, throwback to 1978 when the mighty Bears ran in 13 tries to 1 in a dominate display to come away 55-3 winners.

20/02/2023

THROWBACK: Keith Harris

Harris played total of 155 matches for Norths over two stints at the club between 1973-1974 and 1977-1983. Over the combined 9 seasons with the Bears he captained the club on many occasions whilst playing lock second-row with a robust playing style. He scored 29 tries, kicked 9 goals and a field goal.

Harris also represented NSW in 1975.

07/02/2023

The mighty Bears turn 115.

08/09/2022

Norths 25
Souths 7
Round 24, 1982.
North Sydney Oval.

07/09/2022

The Bears are massive.

British tennis player Cam Norrie wearing Bears merch at the US Open, how good! 😄