Episode
Abdo Leaves NRL for Tennis Australia
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- May 25, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
Andrew Abdo is stepping down as NRL CEO mid-season to take over at Tennis Australia, leaving behind a legacy of navigating the league through COVID, launching Vegas, and paving the way for expansion into Perth and Papua New Guinea. His departure means he’ll miss key post-2027 decisions like broadcasting deals and player contracts. The move to tennis — a bold pivot from rugby league — sees him succeeding Craig Tiley, who’s heading to the U.S. Tennis Association. V’landys is rumored to step in as interim NRL boss, while Abdo prepares to lead Australia’s biggest sporting event, mirroring Tiley’s successful dual role. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/286de88d7cae5bcb