Live rugby league was beamed into American homes at the weekend as the NRL again took its season opener to Las Vegas.
The NRL has an ambitious plan to attract American players and fans,and the women’s game might be the league’s greatest asset.
From team lists to expert predictions,we’ve put together an easy guide to the NRL’s Las Vegas matches.
Rugby league reporters Michael Chammas,Adrian Proszenko and Billie Eder unpack the matches in Las Vegas this weekend.
The Broncos winger etched her name into the history books with a remarkable display,but Australia’s emphatic triumph has raised serious questions.
Coming off the bench,Lindsay Collins was the unlikely hero after bagging two tries against New Zealand,but it wasn’t all good news for Australia at AAMI Park.
The Australian men’s and women’s sides take on their New Zealand counterparts at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
It’s a bumper day of international rugby league with the Australian men’s and women’s teams both in action in Townsville.
Dally M fullback of the year Tamika Upton has been named in the Jillaroos squad alongside Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw who have been named as co-captains.
The game’s top players have decided against delaying start times for trial matches and covering the NRL insignia on their jerseys