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NRL unveils 2028 Global Round plan as players resist new playoff concept

NRL chairman Peter V'landys confirms games will be staged overseas from 2028, while players warn a proposed playoff system is too risky.

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NRL boss Peter V'landys confirmed plans for a Global Round starting in 2028, which would see NRL matches staged in international markets and includes discussion of an extra 'World Cup' Grand Final week game. Separately, players have pushed back on a proposed NRL playoff concept, calling it too risky, while expansion-hopeful clubs lean on unconventional coaching approaches to build their case for entry.

  • NRL chairman Peter V'landys confirmed a Global Round will launch in 2028, part of a plan to stage NRL games in international markets.
  • There is also talk of an extra Grand Final week game tied to World Cup-style promotion.
  • NRL players have pushed back on a proposed playoff concept, calling it too risky for the competition.
  • Clubs seeking NRL expansion are turning to unconventional coaching hires, including former All Blacks staff, to bolster their bids.

How it unfolded

  1. Event Round 24 team lists released

    NRL.com and clubs including the Bulldogs publish official Round 24 team lists, injury updates and fantasy information.

  2. Reaction Players push back on playoff concept

    ESPN reports NRL players voicing opposition to a proposed playoff concept, arguing it introduces unacceptable risk to the season structure.

    “Too risky”

    NRL players
  3. Analysis Expansion hopefuls lean on unconventional coaching

    The Daily Telegraph reports that clubs seeking NRL expansion are using unconventional coaching approaches, including former All Blacks staff, to strengthen their bids.

  4. Event V'landys confirms Global Round for 2028

    NRL chairman Peter V'landys reveals plans for a Global Round to launch in 2028, with the league to host games in international markets as part of a broader global growth strategy.

    “Definitely”

    Peter V'landys
  5. Report Talks over extra 'World Cup' Grand Final week game

    Alongside the Global Round announcement, report notes talks of an additional game during Grand Final week tied to World Cup-style promotion.

  6. Event Round 23 team news and match coverage

    Clubs including the Raiders, Broncos, Storm and Bulldogs release team lists and squad updates for Round 23 of the 2026 NRL and NRLW seasons.

What people are saying verbatim

“Definitely”

Peter V'landys, NRL Chairman · Fox Sports · Aug 8

“Too risky”

NRL players, Current NRL players · ESPN · Aug 9