NRL clubs oppose salary cap allowance to support Perth Bears recruitment (australia) — SMH
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NRL clubs oppose salary cap allowance to support Perth Bears recruitment

NRL clubs opposed a proposed salary cap allowance aimed at helping the Perth Bears attract players ahead of their first season. The allowance would permit a sponsor to pay new recruits up to 20 percent extra salary, but current teams argue it undermines competition fairness. Concerns also arise over preferential treatment for the NRL-owned Bears amidst increasing market pressures.

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Published 11 Jul 2026, 03:45 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 03:50 UTC

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