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The visionary support we have had from FOX in the US and Australia for this venture has been truly remarkable,” V’landys said.

“Together we share the bold ambition for what is possible for rugby league in the US and across the world.
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Huge coupe for the NRL, it should ensure we get more than 60k viewers this time lol.

To put it in perspective, the recent T20 cricket world cup hosted by the USA couldn't get a TV deal, even the mighty All Blacks played in San Diego last week and couldn't get thier game shown on TV
 
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What didn't make sense at the beginning makes all the sense in the world now once the full details are out.

If they can get that dick Brady involved it's a great get. Pay him to tweet out some flattering comments about the game and actually call it rugby league and many eyes will see it.

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Wb1234 said:



The visionary support we have had from FOX in the US and Australia for this venture has been truly remarkable,” V’landys said.

“Together we share the bold ambition for what is possible for rugby league in the US and across the world.
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At long last Jordy Rapz is about to become a household name.
 
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Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
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I agree with this. I would have gone the Broncs and Chooks. Or even Melbourne versus the Warriors.
 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
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Time zone suits New Zealand as well as east coast
 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
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Look as long as it is not an error fest, and there`s no reason why it should be, then I don`t think it matters for the Rugby League uninitiated.
American Football is generally pretty high scoring, Yanks will want to see tries scored, certainly not a grind-a-thon.
 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
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Melbourne v warriors would have been the ideal line up but Storm have better things to do apparently. Mind you it could have been a blow out given the Jekyll and hide warriors. Don’t think the teams chosen will really make any difference, people will either watch it for the novelty or they won’t.
 
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Melbourne v warriors would have been the ideal line up but Storm have better things to do apparently. Mind you it could have been a blow out given the Jekyll and hide warriors. Don’t think the teams chosen will really make any difference, people will either watch it for the novelty or they won’t.
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Take away one of the highest selling storm home games ? No
 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
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I don’t think so. The real question is how many Americans know that Canberra is the capital? (even the small number who have heard of it can’t pronounce it)

 
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Nuke said:
Not meaning to be overly disrespectful to either club, but am I the only one a tad disappointed that possibly the biggest ever TV audience for a Rugby League game, the showpiece game that we're using to market our game to the american sporting public in a massive way, is going to be played between the Warriors and freakin' Canberra?
I suspect the thinking behind it is that Canberra is Australia's capital city, thus more known than a suburb within Sydney. And New Zealand is an entire country, thus also more recognisable to the american audience.

I'd suggest a matchup of two ball-playing teams, relatively evenly matched, representing places the american people are likely to have heard of would be Sydney and Brisbane ... however they were in Vegas this year, so they're out.
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The NRL is a quality product, even if it was Tigers v Titans
 
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Super move​

The decision by Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo to include Super League teams in the Las Vegas festival appeared an odd one given the incredible success of the first Vegas game - but it looks like a masterstroke. There have been 15,000 tickets purchased so far for the 2025 Vegas matches - 4000 have been bought by fans in the UK. Incredibly, the Warrington and Wigan supporter bays sold out during the club member pre-sale. “The English love to travel to support their teams,” Abdo said. “In 2024, over 2000 Brits travelled to watch the NRL double header [in Vegas], and so with the inclusion of two huge Super League sides we’re expecting a huge increase on that number.”

Karl Fitzpatrick, Warrington Wolves CEO, said: “Ever since the announcement a couple of weeks ago the excitement has reached fever pitch. There may only be one Super League fixture across a four-game extravaganza but early signs show that there is a good chance rugby league fans from these shores and our expats living in America will outnumber the Aussie and Kiwi contingent. In the words of my Irish comrade and Vegas resident, Connor McGregor, we are not here to take part but to take over!”

Said Kris Radlinski, the Wigan Warriors chief executive: “The unprecedented interest in the Las Vegas project is a testament to the global passion for rugby league. This is more than a game; it’s a historic moment uniting fans across continents in celebration of the sport they love.”

 
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Wb1234 said:

Super move​

The decision by Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo to include Super League teams in the Las Vegas festival appeared an odd one given the incredible success of the first Vegas game - but it looks like a masterstroke. There have been 15,000 tickets purchased so far for the 2025 Vegas matches - 4000 have been bought by fans in the UK. Incredibly, the Warrington and Wigan supporter bays sold out during the club member pre-sale. “The English love to travel to support their teams,” Abdo said. “In 2024, over 2000 Brits travelled to watch the NRL double header [in Vegas], and so with the inclusion of two huge Super League sides we’re expecting a huge increase on that number.”

Karl Fitzpatrick, Warrington Wolves CEO, said: “Ever since the announcement a couple of weeks ago the excitement has reached fever pitch. There may only be one Super League fixture across a four-game extravaganza but early signs show that there is a good chance rugby league fans from these shores and our expats living in America will outnumber the Aussie and Kiwi contingent. In the words of my Irish comrade and Vegas resident, Connor McGregor, we are not here to take part but to take over!”

Said Kris Radlinski, the Wigan Warriors chief executive: “The unprecedented interest in the Las Vegas project is a testament to the global passion for rugby league. This is more than a game; it’s a historic moment uniting fans across continents in celebration of the sport they love.”

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This can’t be true because Las Vegas is a failed experiment. It will never work. All the posters who’ve said so above could not possibly be wrong could they? ?? ? ??
 
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Wb1234 said:

Super move​

The decision by Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo to include Super League teams in the Las Vegas festival appeared an odd one given the incredible success of the first Vegas game - but it looks like a masterstroke. There have been 15,000 tickets purchased so far for the 2025 Vegas matches - 4000 have been bought by fans in the UK. Incredibly, the Warrington and Wigan supporter bays sold out during the club member pre-sale. “The English love to travel to support their teams,” Abdo said. “In 2024, over 2000 Brits travelled to watch the NRL double header [in Vegas], and so with the inclusion of two huge Super League sides we’re expecting a huge increase on that number.”

Karl Fitzpatrick, Warrington Wolves CEO, said: “Ever since the announcement a couple of weeks ago the excitement has reached fever pitch. There may only be one Super League fixture across a four-game extravaganza but early signs show that there is a good chance rugby league fans from these shores and our expats living in America will outnumber the Aussie and Kiwi contingent. In the words of my Irish comrade and Vegas resident, Connor McGregor, we are not here to take part but to take over!”

Said Kris Radlinski, the Wigan Warriors chief executive: “The unprecedented interest in the Las Vegas project is a testament to the global passion for rugby league. This is more than a game; it’s a historic moment uniting fans across continents in celebration of the sport they love.”

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Love the Poms enthusiasm but FFS don`t let them anywhere near the running of it, they`d f**k it up big-time.
 
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