The bid for NZ's next NRL club: Who's behind it? What does it mean for the Wahs?

PremiumMike ThorpeSenior journalist·NZ Herald·31 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM14 mins to read‌One NZ Stadium could be home to the Southern Orcas in the NRL as early as 2029.One NZ Stadium could be home to the Southern Orcas in the NRL as early as 2029.

Christchurch could have an NRL team by November 1 if the Southern Orcas’ bid for the 20th licence is successful, according to their managing director. In an extensive and exclusive interview with the Herald, Orcas boss Andrew Chalmers reveals details of how the bidding group planned to bring a permanent