The NRL was looking at funding an A$3 million rescue package to help keep the game's biggest star, Israel Folau, from being poached by rival codes.
The plan is said to be one of a range of ideas being considered by the NRL after this week's meeting of the league's chief executives, with a final decision to be made once chief executives have submitted their reports on May 21.
NRL: A$3m Folau package
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