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‘Why stop at 20 teams?’ NRL reveals plans for further expansion

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 23 August 2026 at 5:00 am

‘Why stop at 20 teams?’ NRL reveals plans for further expansion

The NRL is poised to reveal the identity of its 20th team by Christmas.

However, it may not be long before the competition expands to 22 teams.

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