NRL expansion: Christchurch City Council explores 20th licence, hiring consultant, speaking to NRL for two years

The team behind Christchurch City Council's talks with the NRL and discussions on bringing a team to the city: (from top) Lauren Quaintance, Reon Edwards and Michael Goldstein.The team behind Christchurch City Council's talks with the NRL and discussions on bringing a team to the city: (from top) Lauren Quaintance, Reon Edwards and Michael Goldstein.Christchurch City Council has assembled a group of heavy hitters as it seeks to bring the next NRL expansion franchise to the city – and it’s been revealed that they have been working quietly behind the scenes with the Australian competition bosses for two years. Among the experts exploring options