Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick says he is keen to be involved in the NRL's ambitious plans to host a Global Round, which will hold matches in different areas around the world.
Following the commercial success Las Vegas brought to the NRL since its inception in 2024, it is expected to be continued into different areas, with reports emerging of London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong being speculated as destinations as early as 2028.
It's no secret Fitzpatrick is on board with globalisation plans for the 13-man code, and was involved in the maiden Super League Vegas fixture when Warrington faced Wigan in 2025.
The Wolves also recently announced a historic fixture to be played in Ireland for the first time in 2027, with Fitzpatrick making it known he'd like to continue being involved in expanding the game in foreign areas.
Absolutely,” Fitzpatrick said on SEN's The Run Home with Joel and Fletch.
“This partnership with the NRL, if we can make it happen, this is where we can be aligned, so we're playing in Dublin on Saturday (24th of April against Wigan).
“(St. Helens) Saints and Hull have decided to join us on the Sunday as well.
“That shows the ambition; we've got another two teams going to Vegas next year.
“We want to be part of that; we want the NRL (and) Super League (to) come together to take on the world.
“This is not the NRL versus Super League; this is rugby league versus Rugby Union, Netflix, AFL, NFL, whatever it is.
“If we can combine and become stronger together, I think it just presents a really exciting future for rugby league, but we 100% want to be part of that Global Round.”
Meanwhile, the NRL has tabled an offer to buy a stake in the Super League to strengthen its competition's counterpart in the Northern Hemisphere.
The RFL confirmed last week they received an offer from the NRL worth $60 million over five years for an ownership stake of 50%.
Fitzpatrick is keen to have the NRL come in and assist the Super League, but admitted the competition will need a suitable sum of funds to make it work, with the current offer underwhelming the head honchos so far.
“I think it's really positive that you mean we've finally got a bona fide offer because these discussions have been going on for over 12 months,” he said.
“It's really encouraging and pleasing that an offer has been tabled.
“Now, the offer got sent through, I think it was last Wednesday, and the RFL received it probably about one hour before there was a club meeting, so we only kind of got a bit of light touch about the update.
“My understanding is (that it's) probably a little bit below the expectations at this stage, but I must stress the RFL are keen to try and find a solution, although it's probably not where it needs to be.
“We're really enthused and ambitious and hopeful we can get to a place that works for both parties, and that's key as well, that this does work for both parties and it is a partnership.”
The Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards will go to battle in the Vegas clash next year, while the Storm face the Tigers and the Titans meet with Eels to round out year four of the historic fixture.
