NRL officials in England to finalise Super League takeover and investment deal

NRL officials are in England finalising a deal to take authoritative control of Super League — England's top rugby league division — and invest heavily in the competition. Super League's Rhodri Jones expects significant progress within seven days. The NRL, fresh from a record A$5.3bn (£2.8bn) broadcast deal, has made Super League its number one priority, according to The Guardian.