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Andrew Abdo and Peter V’landys.

Andrew Abdo resigned on Monday. On Tuesday, he has his most important meetings yet

Leading NRL club bosses have backed Andrew Abdo to deliver the code one last, lucrative gift before signing off on the “longest and strongest legacy” of the NRL era.

  • Dan Walsh

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Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo at the Australian Open in January.

There’s no tennis on Abdo’s CV. Can he make the hard calls?

While Craig Tiley was lauded for turning the Australian Open into an entertainment behemoth, how Abdo handles the other side of the business will determine his success.

  • Marc McGowan
Peter V’landys at Monday’s press conference.

‘The perfect role for him’: V’landys backed for all-powerful new job after Abdo exit

ARLC chair Peter V’landys could take over the running of the NRL in a specially created role after chief executive Andrew Abdo announced his departure to become CEO of Tennis Australia.

  • Chris Barrett, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Peter V’landys is mooted to become the executive chairman of the NRL after the departure of CEO Andrew Abdo.

Peter V’landys says the NRL needs ‘Superman and Jesus’ as CEO. That person will be Peter V’landys

The resignation of NRL chief executive officer Andrew Abdo on Monday represents Peter V’landys’ golden ticket.

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Millie Elliott joined the Roosters in 2023 after playing at the Broncos and Knights.

Millie Elliott takes flight again in Las Vegas after daughter’s birth

One of the NRLW’s most recognisable players will turn out for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Nines tournament ahead of the round-one double header this week.

  • Christian Nicolussi and Chris Barrett
More than 300,000 punters took home $1000 after backing Penrith to win the NRL grand final.

How much will it change rugby league if the scoring team kicks off?

Not many people remember Super League fondly. Now one of the rebel competition’s controversial rules could make a return.

  • Robert Dillon
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ARLC chair Peter V’landys says he’s going nowhere.

What PVL did next: V’landys addresses rumours over his ARLC future

There has been speculation this year that the ARLC chair could walk away from one of his roles. League has always paid less than his position as Racing NSW chief executive.

  • Danny Weidler
NRL bosses Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo are looking at buying a stake in the Super League.

‘We now have a road forward’: NRL and Super League move towards ownership arrangement

The NRL met with English club officials on Tuesday prepared to walk away from the proposal if common ground could not be found. However, sources said the meeting had been productive.

  • Michael Chammas
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Five countries, three continents: NRL exploring historic Global Round to launch 2027 season

NRL bosses are working on plans to stage all nine opening-round matches at overseas venues in London, Dubai, Hong Kong and the US in one of the most ambitious undertakings in Australian sports history.

  • Michael Chammas
Papua New Guinea fans at PM XIII game in Port Moresby.

A private island and tax-free wages: This is the NRL’s master plan for the PNG Chiefs

A five-star resort complete with its own private island 15 minutes off the coast of Port Moresby has emerged as the NRL’s preferred option to house PNG Chiefs players, officials and their families.

  • Michael Chammas