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McDermott calls for Super League to accept NRL investment

England head coach Brian McDermott calls for Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL in order to improve the English game.

By Steve Sutcliffe · BBC Sport

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:22 PM

Key Things to Know

England head coach Brian McDermott urged Super League to accept an investment deal from the NRL.
Super League clubs previously rejected a £35m package from the Australian Rugby League Commission.
A secondary negotiation deadline of October 15 passed without an agreement being finalized.

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England head coach Brian McDermott has called on Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL to strengthen the European competition. Negotiations remain ongoing after Super League clubs previously turned down a £35m proposal from the Australian Rugby League Commission and missed an October 15 deadline to reach a deal.

McDermott highlighted the financial disparity between the competitions, noting that investment would improve marketing and develop youth pathways in England. Any completed partnership is reportedly expected to include provisions pushing for the inclusion of the London Broncos in the top flight.

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