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The Las Vegas Thread

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Perth Red said:
Rumour mill is it's between St's, Leeds and HKR for 2026 with Leeds v Hull KR the fave with St's v HFC being penciled in for 2027. Thats if you believe the SL gossip lol
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As a Pom what`s your take on the pulling power of those teams and do you think that Vegas may start to draw neutrals or even fans of other codes for the event. Poms seem to be great travellers for sporting events. I`m hopeful the big union following may start to take an interest and NRL is pretty well known in union circles.
 
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Mother Nature's Son said:
As a Pom what`s your take on the pulling power of those teams and do you think that Vegas may start to draw neutrals or even fans of other codes for the event. Poms seem to be great travellers for sporting events. I`m hopeful the big union following may start to take an interest and NRL is pretty well known in union circles.
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They reckon of the 10k Sl fans at Vegas this year around 2-3k where from each club and the rest neutrals. Probably about right. All 4 clubs in the hat have big fanbases so no reason to think it wont achieve the same next year, as long as the neutrals keep going.
RL is steeped in working class communities in Uk so there just isnt the disposable income many Australians enjoy. Any of the 4 clubs in the hat would take 15-20k+ to Wembley or Old Trafford.
 
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Parra-dise in Vegas

“There have been whispers Parramatta are in the running to join the likes of the Dragons and the Bulldogs in Las Vegas for next year’s season openers. Eels players are being told of plans for their club to go.”


www.smh.com.au

The NRL’s latest attempt to control the narrative has crossed a line

The governing body has already gagged coaches. Now it wants to know what the likes of Phil Gould, Paul Gallen and Gorden Tallis are going to say on TV.
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We’ve talked about what to do with Vegas after the 5 years finish. We could extend, or there were talks of taking it to London. I don’t think either is ideal because after 5 years most Australian/biritsh/nz supporters who wanted to go to Vegas to watch their team play will have gone, some twice… the novelty will be gone and therefore we’ll get less travellers and rely more on locals.

Wembley is far that’s a big trip to take for Aussies, it will also be in the wrong time slot.

I think we should take it to Hawaii. My reasons:

1. Like Vegas, Hawaii is a destination unto itself. People will travel because it’s Hawaii and as a bonus see their team play.
2. Hawaii should be considered a potential candidate for a future expansion team so we can put the feelers out there, they have the Polynesian connection and no nfl team to compete with.
3. Gives us another angle of attracting the US market
4. They are building a new stadium that will be perfect for rugby league and ready in a couple years, a 35k stadium and revamped precinct.
5. Continues to make the nrl launch round exciting and fresh with a Hawaii flavour
6. Good time slot for Aussies and brits that can work for tv
 
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Super League's Las Vegas decision as one club emerges as front runner

A final decision on who will travel stateside next year will be made early next month but All Out Rugby League has learned that Hull KR have emerged as the strong front runner to be involved next year after expressing a willingness for the game to be considered one of their 'home' fixtures next year, which comes with a significant financial burden.

But given that, the Robins appear to be a near guarantee to be in Vegas next year and they are expected to be joined by either Leeds Rhinos or St Helens, with Hull FC thought to have opted to put their focus on an appearance in 2027.

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Super League's Las Vegas decision as one club emerges as front runner

Super League will return to Las Vegas in 2026.
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Wonder how much they get paid to give up a home game ?

Each home game would generate 200k pounds in gate plus corporate
 
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Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR are set to receive the nod to face off in Las Vegas next year as Super League continues its ambitious American adventure.

The news comes after the league’s Magic Weekend in Newcastle was hailed as a success, with the best Sunday attendance since 2013.

Wigan Warriors defeated Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium in March, as part of rugby league’s expansion into the US market masterminded by the NRL, in Super League’s first-ever game in America.
The fixture was watched by a crowd of 45,209 at the home of the NFL’s Raiders and generated significant exposure and interest in the competition both in the UK and around the world.

The i Paper understands Leeds and Hull KR have pipped St Helens and Huddersfield Giants to take a game to Nevada in 2026.

The Rhinos and Robins have been in talks with the NRL and have received support from Wigan and Warrington on what they learned from their Vegas experience.

The venture between Super League and the NRL is strengthening ties at a time when the Australasian league is considering investing in the sport in Europe.

It is believed Saints and Hull FC are in the frame to play at Allegiant Stadium in 2027, but a women’s match will be scrapped in Vegas next year after England were thrashed 90-4 by Australia’s Jillaroos.

 
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