“On that basis,we are discussing with them the possibility of players receiving a share of the additional revenues in line with the agreed revenue share arrangements we agreed under the revised CBA. Discussions are ongoing,but we remain optimistic about securing a positive outcome for players and we will keep you updated.”
How much extra the players will get is still to be determined as the NRL pores over its figures and completes its budgets for 2022. Once the numbers are crunched,the union will decide whether the increase to the players’ pool will be divided up by a salary cap increase or other means.