THE BOARDROOM: The good, the bad, and the future of NRL club ownership

THE BOARDROOM: The good, the bad, and the future of NRL club ownership

Author: Zero Tackle July 24, 2026 Duration: 26:56

Hoffy and Chad dive into the history and current state of NRL club ownership, assessing the good and the bad of teams owned by Leagues Clubs compared to private entities. The boys look back on some of the past issues NRL clubs have had with ownership changes, and where the game could be heading next with PNG and Perth, as well as potential overseas investments.


Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.


⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

02:25 The Future of NRL Ownership

04:05 Buying the Super League

05:38 Hoffy's experience playing Super League

08:00 Each NRL Club's Owners

13:59 St George Illawarra Dragons Board

15:35 Most Successful merger club

17:39 Nathan Tinkler Story

20:27 Overseas investments

25:51 The next steps for the NRL


Recorded on 24/07/2026


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