Russell Packer will move a step closer to a return to rugby league when he meets NRL officials on Tuesday for the first time since his release from jail in January.

Packer and his management have requested the meeting to discuss the requirements needing to be met for the former New Zealand Warriors prop to be given the green light to play for St George Illawarra.

Russell Packer is hoping to return to the NRL with the Dragons. Credit:Farifax Australia

He has been training with St George Illawarra's NSW Cup team in readiness for his NRL return. The Dragons are hopeful it will be at some stage this season, but the NRL is waiting to sign off on his registration.