Live: Munster returns as Storm, Sea Eagles face off in Perth

Posted Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:38pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:38pmSkip to timelineMelbourne and Manly-Warringah head west to Perth as Saturday's NRL action gets underway, with Cameron Munster returning for the Storm.Later, the Dolphins could add another nail into Brisbane's coffin when they host the Broncos at Lang Park.Then, the Rabbitohs look to consolidate a spot on the top eight when they take on the Eels.Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:44pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:44pmThe Bears are coming(Getty Images)A wet and soggy march for future Bears fans today as the red and black army surged towards Perth Oval, just to the east of the Perth CBD.(Getty Images)Former Bears players Billy Moore and Matt Fuller are there.(Getty Images)Indeed, as is Mal Meninga and his future assistant coach, Ben Gardiner.Mal Meninga outlining his vision for a young fan... (Getty Images)Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:41pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:41pmThe age of the Bear begins(Getty Images)Well, not quite, but things are starting to feel a lot more real for Perth's rugby league supporters, who will very, very soon have a team to call their own.With the playing jersey revealed yesterday, Nick Campton had a look at the city and how prepared it is for the real arrival of the NRL.Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:37pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:37pmHello everyoneAnd welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of round 23 of the NRL season.My name is Simon Smale and it is my pleasure to be here to take you through all three NRL games that we have this afternoon.We start in Bears country, or what will soon be Bears country, with Perth hosting the clash between the Storm and the Sea Eagles.Then we shift to sunny Brisbane where the Broncos face a tough away trip, albeit to their usual stomping ground Lang Park, to take on the Dolphins in the derby.Then we shift to Sydney were the Rabbitohs see out the night against the Eels.