After years of speculation, the NRL has made a bid to acquire a 50 per cent stake in the competition in an attempt to revive rugby league in England.

Clubs are said to be unimpressed by the NRL's valuation of rugby league in Europe, while takeover negotiations mean TV deal talks with Sky Sports have been put on hold

After years of speculation, the NRL has made a bid to acquire a 50 per cent stake in the competition in an attempt to revive rugby league in England.