{"id":798707,"date":"2026-10-11T02:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/798707\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T02:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:32:24","slug":"super-league-given-imminent-deadline-to-accept-nrls-57-million-investment-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/798707\/","title":{"rendered":"Super League given imminent deadline to accept NRL’s $57 million investment offer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The ball is in Super League\u2019s court when it comes to a deal between themselves and the NRL, with supremo Peter V\u2019Landys sending their final offer with a deadline attached.<\/p>\n

V\u2019Landys, who this week has revealed he wants to expand the NRL to a huge 22 teams, still sees as much growth in the sport globally as in Australasia.<\/p>\n

With a TV deal in the billions, the governing body down under is in the best position it has ever been in, and is now looking to help Super League achieve those same heights.<\/p>\n

An investment package of $57 million has been sent to RL Commercial, with a deadline of October 15 set in place \u2013 the same day as the opening match of the World Cup between Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

V\u2019Landys has also said that, if a deal is to happen, it must do so on one condition: London Broncos must be in the top flight in 2027.<\/p>\n

The Broncos\u2019 promotion hopes took a huge dent earlier this week, with the IMG rankings placing Barrow Raiders above them in 15th, leaving the club in the capital 16th.<\/p>\n

Barrow themselves have said that their ground is not Super League-ready; however, it would still bring a lot of controversy should London be hand-picked to be the competition\u2019s 15th team.<\/p>\n

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Speaking earlier this week, V\u2019Landy\u2019s told media in Australia:<\/a> \u201cWe\u2019re in the final legs of negotiation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will either happen or it won\u2019t. I\u2019m still hopeful it will happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sticking point at the moment with the other clubs is London Broncos. We believe they should be in, so that\u2019s the only disagreement we\u2019ve got among us, really.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want the Broncos in because there\u2019s 750,000 Australians at any one time in London \u2013 a ready-made audience \u2013 and they know the Brisbane Broncos.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll our business models and our analysis requires London Broncos to be part of it. We take a bigger risk if they\u2019re not in the Super League.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wakefield Trinity are 2026 Super League Champions! \u2013 Click here to watch the Serious About Rugby League Grand Final Review Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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