Chris Sandow Set for Release: Former NRL Star Eyes Shock Rugby League Return
Former NRL halfback Chris Sandow is reportedly set to be released from prison this week, with sources close to the player confirming he has already begun mapping out a sensational return to the rugby league field.
Sandow, once a fan favourite known for his flashy style and fearless attacking play, has been serving a prison sentence after off-field controversies derailed what was once a promising career. His incarceration brought a sudden halt to his time in the spotlight, but now the 36-year-old is determined to turn the page and reignite his rugby league journey.
Those close to the ex-South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels star say Sandow has been training hard behind bars, maintaining his fitness and working on both his physical and mental resilience. Reports suggest he has been in contact with grassroots rugby league clubs in Queensland, where he is expected to make his first step back onto the pitch.
Sandow’s potential return has sparked mixed reactions in the rugby league community. While some fans have welcomed the idea of a comeback story, others remain cautious, pointing to his troubled past and questioning whether the former playmaker can replicate the spark that once made him one of the NRL’s most unpredictable talents.
A source close to Sandow said: “Chris knows he has made mistakes, but he is ready to prove that he has changed. Rugby league has always been his passion, and he wants to give back to the game while showing young players the dangers of going down the wrong path.”
If cleared, Sandow could return to action as early as late September, with several semi-professional clubs reportedly interested in offering him a short-term deal. Whether a professional NRL comeback is on the cards remains unclear, but his determination to lace up the boots again is already dominating headlines.
Sandow last played in the NRL in 2016 before a short stint in the English Super League with Warrington Wolves. His sharp kicking game and creative instincts made him a crowd favourite, and fans will now be eager to see whether he can deliver one more chapter in his roller-coaster career.
As he prepares for life beyond prison walls, Sandow’s story could become one of redemption—or another cautionary tale in the world of professional sport.
