Andrew Abdo is stepping down as the NRL’s chief executive, multiple outlets report. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Brisbane Times all say Abdo has confirmed his exit after serving in the role for six years. The reporting is consistent across sources that Abdo’s departure is planned rather than immediate chaos, and that he is leaving the position he has held for the past six years. While the articles agree on the timing and that Abdo is confirming his departure, they do not provide additional detail in the supplied summaries about the reasons for his decision, the exact date of his final day, or who will replace him. The coverage therefore focuses on the announcement itself: Abdo has confirmed he will end his tenure as NRL CEO after six years in the role. Further information on succession or next steps is not included in the provided material.