Brian Carney has described the Super League as “dancing to [NRL chief Peter] V'landys tune” following a recent vote by clubs to expand the competition to 15 teams for the 2027 season.
The decision, announced after a meeting of Super League clubs, will see the top tier of rugby league grow from its current size to include an additional team, a move that has sparked debate across the sport.
Carney, a former player and current commentator, said the expansion reflects a growing influence of the National Rugby League (NRL) in shaping the future of the Super League. “It feels like we’re following V'landys’ direction,” he added.
Peter V'landys, the chief executive of the NRL, has been a key figure in discussions about cross‑border cooperation and the broader development of rugby league worldwide.
The vote to increase the number of teams was carried by a majority of clubs, setting the stage for the 2027 season to feature a larger, more competitive league structure.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>