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Super League war erupts as club boss takes aim at V’landys over proposed deal

V’landy’s is set to ‘save’ the Super League under one condition, this club boss stating it’s a “gun to the head”.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:50 PM
Super League war erupts as club boss takes aim at V’landys over proposed deal
Key Things to Know
  • Derek Beaumont strongly criticized Peter V'landys over a proposed Super League deal requiring London Broncos' inclusion.
  • Super League clubs face an October 15 deadline to agree to the proposed takeover agreement.
  • Beaumont warned that bypassing the established IMG grading framework could expose the competition to legal challenges.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has strongly criticized Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V'landys over a proposed Super League takeover. Beaumont announced he will not vote for the deal because it mandates the inclusion of the London Broncos as a non-negotiable condition ahead of an October 15 deadline.

Beaumont argued that bypassing the IMG grading criteria could trigger legal consequences and accused V'landys of adopting a ransom-style approach without presenting a solid business plan. Meanwhile, V'landys maintained that including London is commercially vital to access the capital's large Australian demographic.

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