V’landys and Super League partnership fails to finalise agreement

The deal was expected to be finalised before the Rugby League World Cup started.

By Kye Ferreira · Zero Tackle

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:56 AM

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A partnership agreement between Peter V'landys and the Super League has not been finalized.
The agreement missed an expected deadline to conclude prior to the start of the Rugby League World Cup.
The failure to reach a final deal reportedly leaves the future of the UK competition in the balance.

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A proposed partnership between the NRL and the Super League has failed to reach a finalized agreement after missing an expected deadline. ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys and Super League officials were anticipated to conclude negotiations before the start of the Rugby League World Cup.

With the formal deadline now passed, the unresolved partnership leaves the long-term outlook and future direction of the UK competition hanging in the balance.

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V’landys and Super League partnership fails to finalise agreement

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