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NRL leadership transition to Executive Chairman

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Peter V’landys has officially resigned as the chief executive of Racing NSW, ending a 22-year tenure. This resignation facilitates his transition into the newly created role of Executive Chairman of the National Rugby League (NRL). In an unprecedented structural shift, V’landys will combine his new position with his existing responsibilities as the chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC). This leadership change follows the resignation of former NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, who is departing to lead Tennis Australia. V’landys’ departure from racing concludes a period characterized by significant commercial growth and the creation of The Everest race. His new compensation package for the NRL role is reported to be approximately $3 million per year. Scheduled to step down from Racing NSW in November 2026, V’landys described the transition as a “very sad day” while expressing pride in transforming NSW racing into a “world-leading jurisdiction”. Regarding the NRL, V’landys has suggested the possibility of a surprise entertainment act for the 2026 Grand Final, following a decision to redirect a previously earmarked $1 million entertainment budget toward grassroots rugby league.

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