The new year has kicked off with a bang for the Perth Bears with Bulldogs forward Josh Curran agreeing to join the club on a three-year deal to start in 2027.<\/p>\n
A proud Dharug man, Curran represented the Indigenous All Stars in 2024 and is certain to be mainstay for the Bears forward pack in 2027 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Since making his debut in 2019, the 26-year-old has played 106 NRL matches for the Sydney Roosters, New Zealand Warriors and Canterbury Bulldogs.<\/p>\n
Curran\u2019s tenacity and commitment on the field is matched only by his attitude to make a positive difference in the community off it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s this desire to invest in creating a new culture and community that represents the ambition of Western Australia while recognising the history and tradition of the North Sydney Bears that proved too hard for Curran to ignore.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an exciting opportunity that I just couldn\u2019t pass up,\u201d Curran said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe chance to be a part of the Bears inaugural squad, to have my name as one of their first signings is surreal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m passionate about getting out in the community and to have the opportunity to create something from the ground up that can inspire a whole state also motives me.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is history for our game and I\u2019m super excited to be a part of it.”<\/p>\n
Perth Bears Head Coach Mal Meninga said he was delighted to welcome Josh Curran to the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cJosh brings a unique combination of skill and finesse with the ball along with tenacity in defence.\u00a0 He plays with intensity and a commitment to be make his teammates shine,\u201d Meninga said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more impressed with Josh off the field too.\u00a0 He is a leader who spends countless hours investing back into the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cJosh is a fantastic signing for the Bears and I\u2019m excited to have the opportunity to work with him in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curran is the eighth player to sign with Perth Bears, who will enter the NRL in 2027, joining Toby Sexton (Catalans), Harry Newman (Leeds), Emarly Bitungane (London Broncos), Luke Smith (London Broncos), Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (Catalans), Liam Henry (Panthers) and Sean Russell (Eels).<\/p>\n
About Perth Bears<\/p>\n
Perth Bears will join the NRL as its 18th team in 2027, marking the return of professional rugby league to Western Australia since 1997. Founded on two proud legacies – rugby league in WA and the North Sydney Bears, the team’s unique supporter base stretches from coast to coast and is united in growing the game to put the \u2018National’ in National Rugby League.<\/p>\n
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