The NRL successfully held its season opener in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium with an attendance of 40,746. The event showcased the sport's potential in America, described as fast, brutal, and brilliant. Despite the success, there are suggestions for the NRL to make changes to appeal more to the American audience.
The teams are in for the rest of round one of the NRL and there are more gambles that a Las Vegas casino for the remaining clubs. https://t.co/cJsnyrCavP
The NRL’s historic season opener in Las Vegas was a huge success, but it must ban two words if it’s to really hit the big time in America. https://t.co/pyKD9JI9Wu
NRL took the opening weekend of its new season to Las Vegas. Played two games at the Allegiant Stadium, which recently hosted the Super Bowl. Attendance of 40,746. https://t.co/JkaAusWuOd
The NRL has made a splash in Las Vegas, but it's pretty clear they just don't get it. Full story: https://t.co/I8cTzzjXgj https://t.co/B7hPJBqzTh
NRL shows rugby’s potential in America with mesmerizing, bone-rattling thrill in Las Vegas https://t.co/lCFvK9YSZA https://t.co/0ItGj2igVU
‘Fast, brutal, brilliant’: NRL’s Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps https://t.co/xHpr2DaBhV