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Queensland Rugby League boss and former North Sydney representative Ben Ikin has endorsed Australia mentor Mal Meninga as a candidate for the Perth Bears coaching job

Queensland Rugby League boss and former North Sydney representative Ben Ikin has endorsed Australia mentor Mal Meninga as a candidate for the Perth Bears coaching job

21 May 2025

The ARL Commission is investigating the concept of a Meninga and Sam Burgess duo to guide the new expansion club in the NRL from 2027 within an AFL-dominated state.

Three-time title winning Canberra player Meninga won nine out of 10 State of Origin series in charge of the Maroons before steering the Kangaroos to two World Cup wins.

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21 May: A concerning injury list is building for the Hurricanes ahead of Super Rugby's penultimate round, although they do welcome back Devan Flanders and All Black Tyrel Lomax for the visit to the Reds

21 May: Two-time Olympian freestyle swimmer Erika Fairweather's giving herself some breathing room at nationals this week

21 May: The All Blacks captain is back for the Crusaders as they welcome the Highlanders in the penultimate round of Super Rugby this weekend

21 May: NFL players allowed to try out for flag football's Olympic Games debut at Los Angeles 2028

21 May: Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's behaviour is under scrutiny after posting social media footage where he donned a boxing glove to punch a mate to the shagpile off a sofa in an apparent prank

21 May: Manchester City has a strong chance to earn Champions League football qualification on Monday

21 May: Novak Djokovic insists his desire to win remains, despite a decline in form

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