It’s game day in Las Vegas with the NRL preparing to kick-off a day’s worth of action at Allegiant Stadium.
Wigan and Warrington will do battle in the English Super League, followed by Canberra and the Warriors in the NRL and a women’s Test between Australia and England.
The feature match is Penrith up against Cronulla, kicking off at 8.30pm Vegas time (3.30pm in Sydney).
Rugby league has taken over Vegas in the last few days. You can’t walk anywhere on the famous strip without seeing NRL or Super League jerseys.
And the Fremont Street launch on Thursday night was incredible – thousands of footy fans packing in to get a glimpse of the players and for a post-event party.
The players have also been soaking up the experience, though it’s been down to business in the last couple of days.
A crowd of more than 40,000 is expected at Allegiant Stadium today.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.