Second Kiwi NRL franchise gains pace with Sydney club willing to play ball

The distinctive red and black of the Bears. (Image: Getty)

Fri, 27 May 2022

Hold the phone … the prospect of a second New Zealand NRL franchise has been given a massive shot in the arm following the North Sydney Bears rugby league club revealing it would consider partnering with a Kiwi consortium to deliver the Australian competition’s 18th club.Momentum for an additional side to the Warriors from this side of the Tasman has been gathering since former NZ international and SENZ radio host Tony Kemp suggested perennial Super Rugby champions the Crusaders look at bidding for the vacant slot.A recent Business...

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