Super League 'not a carcass to be picked at' - McManus

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus has urged the NRL and Super League to collaborate in order to boost rugby league's global growth, rather than one organization supplanting the other. The Super League announced earlier this month that it had received an investment proposal from the Australian Rugby League Commission, which aims to enhance the revenue of the European competition.

Though negotiations between the two entities have been ongoing since last year, McManus contends that the entire matter has been approached incorrectly. He stated, "It's a case of the NRL, the most successful rugby club competition in the world, looking to acquire or rescue a target that isn't functioning." McManus believes that Australia's club competition in rugby league is one of the greatest successes in world sport, yet its growth is limited by geographical and economic constraints.

The broadcast deal has reached significant value, but there is limited room for expansion. McManus emphasized that rugby league in Europe has tremendous potential for growth and that both parties should collaborate to capitalize on this opportunity. He noted, "We're a sport that hasn't necessarily been run very well for too long, but there is incredible growth potential here."

McManus also highlighted that the Super League is not in danger of a crash and that its talent will not be drained. He expressed excitement about St Helens appointing Kevin Walters, Australia's head coach of the Brisbane Broncos and Queensland, as their new boss for the upcoming season. McManus believes Walters' experience and pedigree will be a valuable asset to the club and rugby league in the UK.