Toowoomba submits $450 million bid for NRL's 20th licence

Toowoomba has launched a formal bid to join the NRL as the 20th team, offering $450 million to secure the licence. This bid follows Central Queensland's withdrawal from a merged effort with Darling Downs and South West Queensland. The Australian Rugby League Commission is expected to review submissions in December, with a decision anticipated by Christmas. Along with Toowoomba, other Queensland and New Zealand teams are also expected to submit applications. Former QRL chief executive Ben Ikin is advising the Toowoomba consortium as they prepare their bid.

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