NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has announced his shock mid-season resignation and is expected to accept a senior position at Tennis Australia.
TA had been on the lookout for a new chief executive after Craig Tiley announced in February that he was stepping down this year to become head of the US Tennis Association.
Abdo's resignation comes as the NRL stands on the cusp of unprecedented expansion, welcoming teams in Perth and PNG in 2027 and 2028, respectively.