Darren Arthur

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Production Editor at ESPN

Production Editor ESPN Australia/NZ

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'Desecrating the ashes': Not all Bears fans are happy with Perth reincarnation

6 days ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

The nightly news showed footage from deep inside the North Sydney Leagues club, where a group of hardcore fans celebrated the announcement that the Perth Bears would become the NRL's 18th team in 2027. Greg Florimo, club legend and leader of the fight to return the Bears to the top grade was in the thick of things, straining to hear the details over the cheers.
'Desecrating the ashes': Not all Bears fans are happy with Perth reincarnation

6 days ago | espn.com.au | Darren Arthur

The nightly news showed footage from deep inside the North Sydney Leagues club, where a group of hardcore fans celebrated the announcement that the Perth Bears would become the NRL's 18th team in 2027. Greg Florimo, club legend and leader of the fight to return the Bears to the top grade was in the thick of things, straining to hear the details over the cheers.
Perth Bears are officially on a very tight timeline

6 days ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

It is official, the Perth Bears will be the 18th team in the NRL competition, starting in 2027. Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V'landys and National Rugby League (NRL) CEO Andrew Abdo flew all the way to Perth to make the announcement. "Western Australians love sport and now they have the opportunity to get behind a Perth-based rugby league club that will capture the hearts and minds of fans across the country," V'landys said.
Perth Bears are officially on a very tight timeline

6 days ago | espn.com.au | Darren Arthur

It is official, the Perth Bears will be the 18th team in the NRL competition, starting in 2027. Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V'landys and National Rugby League (NRL) CEO Andrew Abdo flew all the way to Perth to make the announcement. "Western Australians love sport and now they have the opportunity to get behind a Perth-based rugby league club that will capture the hearts and minds of fans across the country," V'landys said.
NRL Snakes and Ladders: Roosters and Panthers climb ladders

1 week ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

We have something new for the 2025 NRL season. With last season's final table acting as a starting order, each week we will move teams up, down or nowhere at all, depending on their performances on the weekend. Editor's PicksMagic finish to a weekend marred by conditionsThis week we saw outstanding performances from both the Roosters and Panthers, giving fans hope that they might one day end up at the pointy end of this board. The Broncos, Dragons and Dolphins all stepped on snakes in Brisbane.
NRL: Crackdown or not, there has to be a better way to protect players

1 week ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

It is time for Magic Round and it seems that some things never change. Once again, all but one of the NRL teams will battle it out in Brisbane over the weekend and, once again, the hot topic will be the referees and their use of the sin bin. One of the most forgettable Magic Rounds, ever, occurred in 2021 when a crackdown on high contact saw 14 players sin-binned and three players sent off. Just last year, during Magic Round, 10 players were sin-binned in total across the weekend.
NRL Snakes and Ladders: Raiders rise to the top, Bulldogs plunge

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

We have something new for the 2025 NRL season. With last season's final table acting as a starting order, each week we will move teams up, down or nowhere at all, depending on their performances on the weekend. Editor's PicksGalvin shines as Tigers down Sharks in golden pointRaiders produce second half blitz to down DolphinsThis week the Bulldogs have lost their spot at the top of the board, with the magnificent Green Machine on the rise.
NRL Snakes and Ladders: Phins up as Sharks and Raiders rise

3 weeks ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

We have something new for the 2025 NRL season. With last season's final table acting as a starting order, each week we will move teams up, down or nowhere at all, depending on their performances on the weekend. Editor's PicksMetcalf goal for Warriors sinks Broncos in golden pointCleary takes Panthers points record in Roosters maulingThis week the Bulldogs maintained their spot at the top, while the Storm hit an unexpected snake.
NRL: Broncos suffer blow as Walsh set for long stint on the sidelines

3 weeks ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

Reece Walsh is set to be out for up to six weeks after suffering a PCL injury in Brisbane's 20-18 golden point loss to the Warriors. Walsh, 22, is yet to have a scan but the Broncos confirmed the injury in a statement on Sunday morning and said he would miss 4-6 weeks of action. Editor's PicksGalvin dumps Tigers: Justifiable self-interest or selfish greed? That length of lay-off would also likely rule him out of Queensland's side for the State of Origin series opener on May 28.
NRL: Joe Ofahengaue given immediate release as Eels reshape roster

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Darren Arthur

Parramatta have offloaded England-bound prop Joe Ofahengaue as the NRL team prepare their bid for in-demand youngster Lachlan Galvin. The Eels are considered one of the leading contenders to land the signature of the Wests Tigers playmaker. Editor's PicksGalvin dumps Tigers: Justifiable self-interest or selfish greed?