Why are there rugby league games being played in Las Vegas this weekend?
3 weeks ago

Why are there rugby league games being played in Las Vegas this weekend?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rugby league returns to Las Vegas for a second successive year as the sport continue to expand its horizons in the pursuit of global growth. Australia’s National Rugby League last year hosted two season-opening fixtures in Sin City to showcase the tournament to American audiences, with the league announcing an audience of upwards of 40,000 at Allegiant Stadium. Wigan Warriors, the reigning Super League champions, take on Warrington with the Wolves looking to secure an early statement win as they attempt to end their rivals’ dominance. Rugby League Las Vegas Festival 2025 - Full schedule Super League - Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves NRL - Canberra Raiders vs New Zealand Warriors Test Match - Australian Jillaroos vs England Women NRL - Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks How can I watch it?

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NRL considering shortening Las Vegas slate in 2026 due to poor crowd numbers
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

NRL considering shortening Las Vegas slate in 2026 due to poor crowd numbers

ABC  

The NRL will consider cutting its Las Vegas program from four games to three next year, with Peter V'landys admitting fluctuating crowds have become an issue. The curtain came down on the league's second trip to Sin City on Sunday after two NRL fixtures, one Super League clash, and a women's Test match. The action-packed 2025 program enticed thousands of …

The changing shape of the NRL's pursuit of the American dream in Las Vegas
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The changing shape of the NRL's pursuit of the American dream in Las Vegas

ABC  

If you're going to make it in Las Vegas you need to accept that two opposite things can be true at the same time. Panthers hold off Sharks in only tight match in Vegas Photo shows Penrith Panthers Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin, Paul Alamoti and Izack Tago celebrate after an NRL try against Cronulla Sharks. Four-time defending premiers Penrith show …

Rugby league returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rugby league returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Rugby league returned to Las Vegas on Sunday in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium where the grit of the quintessential Australian sport mixed with the glamor of the entertainment capital. Curious locals mixed with traveling fans of teams from Australia, New Zealand and England on a …

NRL Las Vegas: Who is playing and what time is kick-off?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NRL Las Vegas: Who is playing and what time is kick-off?

ABC  

Rugby league returns to Las Vegas for the second straight year, with the NRL season kicking off in the United States once again, with two extra games added to the schedule. Here's when each game kicks off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas : 8:30am: Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves 11am: Canberra Raiders vs Warriors …

How Wigan and Warrington took Super League to Las Vegas: ‘It became a no-brainer’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

How Wigan and Warrington took Super League to Las Vegas: ‘It became a no-brainer’

The Independent  

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Super League looks to break America as Wigan and Warrington head for Las Vegas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Super League looks to break America as Wigan and Warrington head for Las Vegas

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Sharks confident they won't be distracted ahead of NRL opener against Panthers in Las Vegas
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sharks confident they won't be distracted ahead of NRL opener against Panthers in Las Vegas

ABC  

Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes could not "care less" about the distractions on offer in Las Vegas ahead of the Sharks' season opener against defending premiers Penrith. The Sharks will arrive in Las Vegas later than the other three NRL teams participating in the opening weekend of fixtures to be played next Sunday AEDT. McInnes shrugged off suggestions the Sharks could …

The NRL hires the last music star you would EVER expect to sell its blockbuster 2025 Las Vegas matches
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The NRL hires the last music star you would EVER expect to sell its blockbuster 2025 Las Vegas matches

Daily Mail  

Four matches to be staged in Las Vegas come March 2 Pop icon would not be on footy fans' radar at all The NRL has called on pop icon Rick Astley to help promote its blockbuster Las Vegas matches this year in a decision that can only be described as highly surprising. The NRL has called on pop icon Rick …

Wigan and Warrington to play Betfred Super League game in Las Vegas next March
8 months, 1 week ago

Wigan and Warrington to play Betfred Super League game in Las Vegas next March

The Independent  

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Super League heads for Las Vegas with Wigan and Warrington set to meet in United States
8 months, 1 week ago

Super League heads for Las Vegas with Wigan and Warrington set to meet in United States

The Independent  

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Jillaroos set for women's Test against England as part of NRL's trip to Las Vegas in 2025
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jillaroos set for women's Test against England as part of NRL's trip to Las Vegas in 2025

ABC  

Australia are set to play a women's Test against England in Las Vegas as part of the NRL's expanded four-game extravaganza for 2025. NRL bosses will announce a schedule for next year's Las Vegas venture as early as this week, with the season-opening NRL fixtures all but locked in. The NRL is keen to have a women's match as part …

Australia’s National Rugby League following NFL model in trying to expand its footprint to the US
1 year ago

Australia’s National Rugby League following NFL model in trying to expand its footprint to the US

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — When Australia’s National Rugby League decided to try to expand its reach to the United States, it used a distinctly American sport as a model. The games — the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles against the South Sydney Rabbitohs and then the Sydney Roosters versus the Brisbane Broncos — will be televised nationally in the U.S. “A lot …

NRL confirms Broncos, Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs and Roosters for historic Las Vegas double-header in 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

NRL confirms Broncos, Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs and Roosters for historic Las Vegas double-header in 2024

ABC  

The NRL has revealed the four clubs that will contest the historic double-header in Las Vegas next year. "The 2024 Las Vegas matches will form part of an exciting 'Australia Week' in Las Vegas where we will be showcasing rugby league and Australia to the US market," NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said in a statement. "We are now working …

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