NRL boss Andrew Abdo revealed plans to grow the competition following a difficult year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to NRL.com, Abdo revealed expansion plans for the competiton and why another Kiwi team along with the New Zealand Warriors makes sense. First on the expansion agenda would be a second Brisbane team, but Abdo said they might not stop there. Having two teams in New Zealand creates a tribalism and a new rivalry in New Zealand." Expansion is among several plans for the NRL to "stabilise, renovate and then grow", Abdo said.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 28, 2021 00:18 UTC