NRL Round 1: Everything you need to know before kick-off in Las Vegas, start time Australia
The home stretch before NRL’s much-awaited Las Vegas season kick-off is here. Here’s everything you need to know before the Rabbitohs, Roosters, Sea Eagles and Broncos do battle.
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Anticipation is at an all-time high as the NRL prepares for their Las Vegas double-header at Allegiant Stadium.
Rugby League first took an elite game to the US nearly 40 years ago, when NSW played Queensland in an exhibition match.
The Roosters and Broncos are training in LA, the Rabbitohs are in San Diego, and the Sea Eagles have gone straight to Vegas.
Here’s everything you need to know for the big games.
What date is the NRL playing in Vegas?
March 3, 2024.
What date is NRL round 1 2024?
March 3, 2024 is the official season kick-off. The rest of the clubs in the NRL will kick-off their seasons from March 7.
Why is the NRL playing in Las Vegas?
The NRL hopes to crack the US sport market in a big way by putting the games in front of an American audience. They have committed to playing games in Las Vegas for five years.
What time are the Las Vegas games being played (AEST)?
Manly Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs is at 1.30pm (AEST).
Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos is at 3.30pm (AEST).
Where can I watch NRL Las Vegas games?
Live on Channel 9, Kayo and Foxtel.
International viewers can stream the games on the Watch NRL app, and Kiwi viewers can watch on SKY NZ.
Originally published as NRL Round 1: Everything you need to know before kick-off in Las Vegas, start time Australia
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