Leading NRL club bosses have backed Andrew Abdo to deliver the code one last, lucrative gift before signing off on the “longest and strongest legacy” of the NRL era.

After six years in the job, Abdo’s departure comes at a time when the game is about to add two new teams and secure its next TV deal.

After six years in the job, Abdo’s comes at a time when the game is about to add two new teams and secure a new TV deal.