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.

The chief executive of the NRL has stepped aside from his role following six years of record TV ratings and expansion projects.

Abdo took charge of the NRL in April 2020 and helped the league navigate the competition’s COVID-enforced shutdown.

Andrew Abdo has quit as chief executive of the National Rugby League and will take up a new role as head of Tennis Australia, according to media reports Monday.

The expectation within rugby league circles is that Abdo, who was the NRL’s CEO for six years and the organisation’s chief commercial officer before that, will succeed Craig Tiley…

The expectation within rugby league circles is that Abdo, who was the NRL’s CEO for six years and the organisation’s chief commercial officer before that, will succeed Craig Tiley…

Andrew Abdo has confirmed he will step down as NRL chief executive after six years.

Andrew Abdo is stepping down as NRL CEO after six years.

The resignation of NRL chief executive officer Andrew Abdo on Monday represents Peter V’landys’ golden ticket.

While Craig Tiley was lauded for turning the Australian Open into an entertainment behemoth, how Abdo handles the other side of the business will determine his success.

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.