#nrl #rugbyleague #footy NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins Josh Mansour on Unscripted for a deep dive into the future of Rugby League. From his upbringing and love for the game to handling criticism, new NRL rules, Las Vegas expansion, Magic Round, the broadcast deal and the future of international Rugby League — Andrew Abdo opens up on the biggest challenges and proudest moments of leading the NRL. 0:00 – Intro 6:00 – Andrew Abdo on his childhood and upbringing 10:25 – How Andrew Abdo fell in love with Rugby League 14:52 – Andrew Abdo on the COVID period in the NRL 16:33 – Which NRL team does Andrew Abdo support? 18:00 – Andrew Abdo on his proudest moments as NRL CEO 25:36 – Andrew Abdo on handling negative feedback and criticism 28:00 – Andrew Abdo on the current state of the game 31:22 – Andrew Abdo on the NRL’s new rules and six again 37:20 – Andrew Abdo on how the new rules might impact State of Origin 39:23 – Andrew Abdo on expanding the NRL around the world and UK Super League 43:00 – Andrew Abdo on the NRL Magic Round 48:37 – Andrew Abdo on NRL playing in Las Vegas 52:47 – Andrew Abdo on NRL global round 55:24 – Andrew Abdo on the 2026 Rugby League world Cup 59:23 – Andrew Abdo biggest challenge as NRL CEO 1:01:59 – Andrew Abdo on junior rugby league 1:04:50 – Andrew Abdo on R360 1:06:25 – Andrew Abdo on the NRL broadcast deal