With the 2018 Intrust Super Premiership season fast approaching, it’s time to check out some of the must see clashes for the North Sydney Bears this season.
Round 6, v Wests Magpies
When: Saturday 14 April, 1pm
Where: North Sydney Oval
Round 6 against Wests Magpies will be the Bears first home game for the season as they return to North Sydney Oval for the first time in 2018.
Both sides will be battling out for the Foundations Cup on Old Boys' Day.
And don’t worry if you can’t make it, as this game will be the first North Sydney Bears game to be televised live on Channel Nine.
Round 9, v Newtown Jets
When: Saturday 5 May, 1pm
Where: Henson Park
Round three will see North Sydney take on their traditional rivals, the Jets, in what is sure to be a cracking contest in what will be the first round of the Frank Hyde Shield.
Last season, both sides picked up a win a piece in the two-game series, meaning the Jet retained the shield. The Bears will be looking to put themselves in a good position to reclaim it with a win first up.
It case you can't get around to it, this game will also be televised on Channel Nine, but it's a showdown that should be witnessed live from the ground as there is no love lost between these two old foes.
Round 10, v Penrith Panthers
When: Sunday 13 May, Time TBC
Where: ANZ Stadium
The Bears will host the reigning Premiers, the Penrith Panthers, at ANZ Staidum and it’s a game that’s sure to have a lot of bite.
Last time the Panthers faced the Bears it was match a full of drama, with Penrith Panther Viliame Kikau sent to the bin twice in the first half, the first for throwing a punch and then the second for dissent.
Incredibly Kikau's two sin bins didn't result in a sending off as he came back on to help the Panthers secure a 17-10 victory adding more fuel to the fire for this epic clash at ANZ.
Round 11, v Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles
When: Sunday 20 May, 3pm
Where: North Sydney Oval
The North Sydney Bears clash with the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles is a part of the Intrust Super Premiership's magic round, where there will be two triple-headers on the day, with one of those taking place at North Sydney Oval.
Round 14, v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
When: Saturday 9 June, 1pm
Where: North Sydney Oval
Is there a better way to spend a long weekend than watching the footy? If there is one, we haven’t heard of it. With the Rabbitohs up on the Gold Coast there is still plenty of action to been absorbed with North Sydney Bears taking on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at North Sydney Oval.
Round 24, v New Zealand Warriors
When: Saturday 25 August, 1pm
Where: Leichhardt Oval
Get behind the Bears for their last game of the season as they host the men from across the ditch, the New Zealand Warriors at Leichhart Oval.
There will be plenty on the line with final competition points a must before the start of the ISP Finals.
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