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Rugby league hits the Vegas strip, leaving Americans shocked and entertained. Find out how the NRL shook up Sin City!

The NRL recently made a splash in Las Vegas, capturing the attention of Americans with its fast-paced and thrilling matches. Described as 'human cockfighting' in a hilarious US reaction, the NRL showcased its brutal yet brilliant nature, proving its global appeal. With players like Joey Manu channelling Patrick Mahomes and Reuben Garrick impersonating Rob Gronkowski, the NRL's Las Vegas event drew in over 40,000 fans who witnessed history in the making.

In a surprising turn of events, the Sydney Roosters stunned the Brisbane Broncos with a 20-10 victory, showcasing the intensity and excitement of NRL matches to the US audience. The electric atmosphere at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas during the NRL's inaugural event left fans craving for more of the action-packed sport. Despite facing challenges in breaking into the American sports market, the NRL's debut in Las Vegas was a promising start towards conquering a new territory.

As the NRL continues its uphill battle to win over American fans, the magic of rugby league in Las Vegas has left a lasting impression. From Manu's magical performance to the strategic broadcasting deal with News Corp, the NRL has paved the way for an exciting future in the US sports scene. With footy taking the spotlight in Sin City, the NRL's daring gamble in Las Vegas has proven to be a thrilling success.

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'Like human cockfighting... is this normal?': Hilarious way US reacted ... (Fox Sports)

'Like human cockfighting... is this normal?': Hilarious way US reacted to 'brutal' NRL.

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'Fast, brutal, brilliant': NRL's Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps (The Guardian)

Rugby league may not be the world game - yet - but the NRL's showcase event in Las Vegas has proven it is capable of thriving on a global stage.

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NRL channel Mahomes, Gronkowski to win in Las Vegas (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Joey Manu channelled Patrick Mahomes and Reuben Garrick pulled off his best Rob Gronkowski impersonation as 40,706 fans bore witness to the NRL's historic ...

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NRL 2024 Las Vegas LIVE: Manly razzle-dazzle downs Souths ... (WAtoday)

Luke Brooks, Latrell Mitchell and the Trbojevic brothers put on a show before Manly sprung a Las Vegas upset. Now the Broncos and Roosters take centre stage ...

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NRL's brutality on show to USA as Roosters stun Broncos - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Sydney Roosters have brought the curtain down on the NRL's maiden voyage to Las Vegas with a 20-10 defeat of Brisbane that showed America rugby league ...

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NRL Round 1 Hits and Misses Footy does the talking in Vegas - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The 2024 NRL season kicked off in unfamiliar surroundings, as a better-than-expected crowd streamed into Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, to witness history in ...

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What America made of the NRL Vegas spectacular - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

In introducing the magic of the NRL to one of the world's biggest sports markets, there has always been concerns over whether the audience would be able to ...

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NRL facing uphill battle to conquer the US, but claims a thrilling ... (ABC News)

A new sport won't crack the home of the brave overnight and one week of fun and footy in Las Vegas doesn't prove anything. But it was a pretty good start.

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NRL Late Mail: Round 1 vs Broncos (Sydney Roosters)

Trent Robinson has finalised his side to take on the Brisbane Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas Jersey Auction Live Now!

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Manu's magic show headlines Roosters win in Vegas (NRL.COM)

Inspired by a couple of acts of brilliance from centre Joey Manu, the Roosters got off to a winning start in 2024 by getting past the Broncos 20-10 at ...

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Overtime in college basketball ruins NRL's big broadcasting moment ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The NRL struck a deal with News Corp powerbrokers to have the historic double-header shown on Fox Sports 1 in the United States. Overtime in a college ...

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'Go from 17 to 20': Bold three-team NRL expansion call amid depth ... (Fox Sports)

Before a ball has even been kicked in anger, it's hard for even the most cynical NRL fan to believe that the Vegas trip has been anything but a success.

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'It was personal': Rival re-ignites 'incredible' Tedesco; scary Walsh ... (Fox Sports)

Meanwhile, Reece Walsh sent an ominous warning to the rest of the NRL that he is set to take his game to even greater heights in 2024. And Latrell Mitchell ...

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'Don't love it': Controversial new rule sparks debate amid fears ... (Fox Sports)

Controversial new field goal rule sparks debate amid fears change could 'ruin games'. Sam Walker ...

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NRL locks in venue for 2024 grand finals (Nine)

The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the 2024 NRL grand final will be played in Sydney.

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View from America: NRL wins new fans in Vegas (NRL.COM)

Ben Everill has covered America's biggest sporting events but never in a million years did he expect to be watching the NRL at Allegiant Stadium with local ...

Sydney secures the NRL Grand Final (NSW Government)

The NSW Government is today announcing that the Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have reached agreement to host the 2024 NRL and ...

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Accused Roosters star 'confronted by Broncos' at hotel as details of ... (Fox Sports)

Accused Roosters star 'confronted by Broncos' at hotel as details of racial slur investigation revealed.

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'OK Aussies, I'm hooked': US journo's take on Vegas... and what ... (Fox Sports)

'OK Aussies, I'm hooked': US journo's take on Vegas... and what NRL has over American sports.

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NRL suffers TV glitch in Las Vegas showstopper; V'landys, Murdoch ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The NRL's ambitious launch of the 2024 season in Las Vegas suffered a TV hitch, but otherwise met expectations, as some 40000 turned out for the double ...

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Ezra Mam calls out on-field racial slur during NRL season-opener in ... (SBS)

The Kuku Yalanji and Torres Strait Islander man made the formal complaint against Sydney Roosters Spencer Leniu, who he alleges called him a 'monkey'.

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Knights young gun promoted to NRL Top 30 (New South Wales Rugby League)

Newcastle Knights have announced today the contract extension of local junior Fletcher Sharpe to a full time NRL Development contract.

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Racism allegation mars NRL's lavish Las Vegas showcase (The Guardian)

Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam, a Torres Strait Islander, complained to referee Adam Gee during the second fixture at Allegiant Stadium, won by the Roosters 20-10 ...

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Over 3700 participants take part in 'Roads to Regions' (iSelect Gold Coast Titans)

The Gold Coast Titans joined forces with the NRL late last month to deliver the annual 'Roads to Regions' program.

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'You never bag a champion': Teddy responds with venom in Vegas ... (Fox Sports)

'You never bag a champion': Teddy responds with venom in Vegas after season-long 'scrutiny'

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Millions tune into Nine for NRL's big Vegas gamble (MuMbrella)

Sunday Afternoon NRL Live — which featured both games on Sunday afternoon, starting from 1.30pm, drew an average national audience of 796,000, with 1.68 million ...

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NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Fans watch the Roosters-Broncos match at Allegiant Stadium. The NRL is keen to plan soon for 2025 after the first of five annual Las Vegas missions went well.

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Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu...

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Brisbane Broncos' Ezra Mam 'adamant' Sydney Roosters' Spencer ... (ABC News)

As the NRL investigates an allegation of a racial slur in the marquee game of the NRL Las Vegas showpiece, Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters says his ...

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NRL deserves to be very proud of Las Vegas accomplishment - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The NRL's first foray into the U.S. market has come to an end, the hordes of Aussies are heading home and within a couple of days, it'll be like the NRL was ...

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Baffling rules, shorter breaks in play and violence: impressions from ... (The Guardian)

Selling the game in Vegas was worth a try but pyrotechnics, booming music and its commonality to other sports won't work in the long run.

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Las Vegas report card: We run the rule over the NRL in Sin City (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Was the NRL's American adventure a success? We cast a critical eye over the areas in which the code excelled, and those where it needs to lift its game.

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MAFS tops Sunday viewing, NRL scores for Nine. (TV Tonight)

A strong daytime crowd for the NRL in Las Vegas, while MAFS and Seven News were timeslot winners.

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Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Spencer Leniu could be forced to wait nine days to face the judiciary over an alleged racial slur that marred the NRL's Las Vegas trip and sparked a ...

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NRL charge Leniu, players clash over alleged slur (National Indigenous Times)

Spencer Leniu has been referred to the NRL judiciary over his alleged on-field racial slur to Ezra Mam, after a night of high drama in Las Vegas that ...

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Spencer Leniu charged by NRL after Ezra Mam calls out on-field ... (SBS)

The Kuku Yalanji and Torres Strait Islander man made the formal complaint against Sydney Roosters Spencer Leniu, who he alleges called him a 'monkey'.

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