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Peter V’landys Appointed Executive Chairman in Landmark ARLC Shift

Written by MOS Editorial Team

Published on 24 September 2026

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the unanimous endorsement of Peter V’landys AM as Executive Chairman, following extensive consultation with key members including NRL clubs, the NSWRL, and the QRL.

The appointment provides a continuity and operational certainty as the sport enters an ambitious phase of international and domestic expansion, underpinned by a newly secured, record-breaking seven-year, $5.3 billion media rights agreement.

During his tenure as chairman since September 2019, V’landys has driven a transformative commercial era for the code, scaling annual revenue to $845.6 million in FY25 and accumulating net assets approaching $500 million.

Reflecting on the financial turnaround and leadership defining the tenure, ARLC commissioner, The Hon. Peter Beattie AC, said: “Peter has completely reinvigorated Rugby League during his tenure and the Commission is backing him in to grow the game even further.”

“Peter inherited a game with limited reserves and no significant assets, one that had needed an advance from its broadcasters just to pay the Clubs and Players.

“He consistently put the fan first, and the record audiences and the biggest broadcast deal in Australian sport followed,” she said.

Accepting the expanded executive mandate, Peter V’landys AM articulated his vision for the code’s global future.

“I am honoured every day to have the opportunity to give something back to Rugby League and could not be more excited for the game’s future.”

“Rugby League is the greatest game of all and we are going to take it to the world,” he said.

The permanent consolidation of executive duties follows a period of dual operational management and marks V’landys’ departure from his long-standing leadership role at Racing NSW after 22 years.

To ensure best practice institutional transparency and robust checks alongside the expanded executive model, the Commission has established a Governance Oversight Committee chaired by Dr Gary Weiss AM.

With high-profile international initiatives and upcoming expansion projects including the Perth Bears in 2027 and the Papua New Guinea Chiefs in 2028, backed by a $600 million federal funding commitment.

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