The move is understood to be aimed at strengthening the game internationally and creating a more sustainable future for rugby league in the northern hemisphere. “We're very hopeful that we'll make some significant progress with the NRL over the next seven days,” Jones told Love Rugby League. The competition recently secured a record-breaking $5.3 billion broadcast rights agreement, providing unprecedented financial security and further cementing its position as the premier rugby league competition in the world. The potential deal also comes amid renewed optimism across the Super League. The Super League was apart of a historic Las Vegas event earlier this year with Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos, highlighting the increasing appetite for taking rugby league beyond its traditional heartlands.