NRL warned of sponsor exodus over stream of off-season scandals

Full financial cost of scandals yet to be seenJack de Belin remains in State of Origin contentionA sports marketing expert has warned the NRL faces a financial fallout for years to come as a result of rugby league’s scandal-plagued off-season. The code has stumbled from one ugly headline to the next over the summer and some are tipping that it may result in a backlash from sponsors and exodus of money from the game.The NRL will, as expected, announce a profit when it unveils its financial results at its annual general meeting later this month. But Ben Parsons, founder of the Ministry of Sport, said recent controversies would be leading companies to question their investment in clubs and the game in the months to come. Related: NRL player Jack de Belin pleads not guilty to alleged rape Related: Ben Barba banished from NRL after domestic violence video Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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