Titans secure new NRL licence

Updated November 14, 2012 12:11:52

The Gold Coast Titans have been given a new lease of life after the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) extended the club's NRL licence for another seven years.

The Titans' future had been under a cloud over the past couple of years due to financial problems associated with their Centre of Excellence at Robina.

The Commission has agreed to the terms for a new licence for a new Titans entity under the control of an independent board.

A new consortium that includes businessmen Darryl Kelly, Graeme Connor and Anshuman Magazine has taken control of the club.

Former Titans managing director Michael Searle and his associated shareholders will continue to hold a minority stake.

Searle is now the club's executive director of football.

ARLC chairman John Grant said the commission is satisfied that the outcome achieves a secure club for the Gold Coast.

"It has come about after months of negotiation and thanks to a number of parties who have acted in the best interests of the Titans and rugby league on the coast," he said.

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First posted November 14, 2012 11:19:29

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Rabbitohs secure Inglis until 2017

Updated September 28, 2012 14:12:43

South Sydney superstar Greg Inglis has signed a new deal to stay with the Rabbitohs until the end of 2017.

Inglis, who moved from Melbourne at the end of the 2010 season, was out of contract after the 2013 campaign.

Now Inglis has committed to be a part of the Rabbitohs' long-term plans as they look to win a first premiership in over 40 years.

Inglis, 25, shifted to full-back this season with great effect as Souths finished one game short of the grand final, losing to the Bulldogs in the preliminary final.

The Maroons try-machine is confident the Bunnies will achieve long-awaited success under coach Michael Maguire.

"I couldn't be happier to have sorted out my future for the long term, and to be part of the Rabbitohs' plans for the next five years or more is very special for me," Inglis said.

"South Sydney is a very special club and I know we're on the verge of achieving something equally as special here.

"I'm glad I can contribute to that and, as I said, I couldn't be happier knowing I'll be in the red and green for a long time to come."

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First posted September 28, 2012 13:30:04

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