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NRL chief says strong finances provide ‘flexibility’ in rights hunt
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the sport’s most recent financial performance will give it flexibility in broadcast rights negotiations as he flagged ambitions to lock in a long-term deal by the end of the year.
The NRL broadcast rights are some of the most valuable in Australia, but they are not tied to any particular television network or streaming service beyond 2027. Abdo said he wanted financial certainty for the next decade and signalled he would also look to expand the NRL’s multimillion-dollar property portfolio to strengthen and diversify the balance sheet.
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No.1 in Australia & the Pacific: Rugby League announces record results
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today released the NRL Annual Report 2025, confirming another record breaking year for Rugby League.
In 2025, Rugby League again confirmed its position as the biggest sport in Australia and the Pacific — with record audiences, record attendance, record participation and the strongest financial position in the game’s history.
The strong financial results have led to reinvestment in elite competitions, grassroots and junior participation, women’s programs, community clubs and fan experiences, ensuring the game’s growth is shared across the entire ecosystem.
ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said 2025 was another landmark year that demonstrated Rugby League’s unrivalled strength across the region.
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NRL trumpets record $845m in revenue, among other key wins, as Peter V'landys takes fresh swipe at AFL
The NRL trumpeted a record-breaking $100 million increase in revenue, among other key wins, as Peter V'landys on Monday took a fresh swipe at the AFL and Australia's other major football codes.
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) released the NRL's 2025 annual report, announcing the league's revenue had ballooned to $845.6 million — an increase of $100.7 million from 2024.
The ARLC also revealed it had registered a record $562.3 million in distributions to clubs, players, states and development, a record operating surplus of $64.8 million, and a record $387.3 million in net assets.
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