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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

State of Origin coaches back Australian NRL takeover of England’s Super League

Queensland Maroons men’s coach Billy Slater speaks to media during the launch of the 2026 NRL and NRLW State of Origin Series at MCG
Ahead of Australia’s 2026 State of Origin series, Queensland men’s coach Billy Slater believes Super League investment can grow NRL pathways. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have backed the NRL’s pursuit of a stake in the Super League, arguing a strong northern hemisphere game is key to the future of rugby league.

The NRL’s chief executive, Andrew Abdo, was in England last week exploring the investment opportunity that would involve governance reform in the UK and a potential shift back to a winter season to allow broadcasters to screen elite rugby league year-round.

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