120 million reasons for NRL to bring in 20th team
The NRL has a $120 million financial incentive to add a 20th team by 2029, according to a secret clause in its $5.3 billion broadcast deal with Foxtel and Nine. The league will lose $20 million annually starting 2029 if expansion doesn't occur. A second New Zealand franchise, potentially the Southern Orcas based in Christchurch, is the leading candidate.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 01:55 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 02:00 UTC
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