The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Abdo

Abdo adamant Perth club will not be run by NRL

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed a new club in Perth will become a members-owned franchise, after the inaugural board is appointed by head office.

AAP · May 1, 2025

Hasler claims sin-bin changes affect integrity of NRL

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has pushed back against the NRL suggestion there is no crackdown on foul play, while wanting consistency heading into Magic Round.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

NRL weigh up call on Stuart's post-match comments

Ricky Stuart could still earn the ire of the NRL over comments he made following Canberra's round-three loss to Manly.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

NRL defends Trump's Vegas invite after charity backlash

White Ribbon called the NRL "tone deaf" for inviting Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures, but the league's chief executive disagrees with the charity.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

NRL to resume Perth talks after March state election

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is confident the league can still go to 20 teams, with Perth talks to resume in March and another bid team throwing their hat in the ring.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars

As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Ponga explains All Stars stance after Kangaroos saga

Kalyn Ponga has delved into his decision to accept a Maori All Stars call-up after turning down the chance to represent Australia late last year.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Bears backflip on licence fee as bid on 'life support'

The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers

South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024