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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors scores a try during the round one NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium on March 01, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NRL matches were screened free-to-air in the US for the first time. Here’s how many tuned in

Live rugby league was beamed into American homes at the weekend as the NRL again took its season opener to Las Vegas.

  • Frances Howe and Michael Chammas

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Tarryn Aiken of Australia celebrates with teammates

Why the women’s game may be the best way for the NRL to crack the American market

The NRL has an ambitious plan to attract American players and fans, and the women’s game might be the league’s greatest asset.

  • Billie Eder
Penrith’s Nathan Cleary and Cronulla’s Sione Katoa ahead of their Las Vegas showdown.

Everything you need to know ahead of the NRL’s Las Vegas opener

From team lists to expert predictions, we’ve put together an easy guide to the NRL’s Las Vegas matches.

  • Billie Eder
Nicho Hynes and Nathan Cleary will feature in Las Vegas this weekend.

‘The Sharks will get them’: How our experts see the Las Vegas clashes playing out

Rugby league reporters Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Billie Eder unpack the matches in Las Vegas this weekend.

  • Billie Eder, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Julia Robinson crosses for one of her six tries for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea.

Has a Jillaroo’s historic feat exposed glaring issues in the women’s game?

The Broncos winger etched her name into the history books with a remarkable display, but Australia’s emphatic triumph has raised serious questions.

  • Nick Wright
Lindsay Collins celebrates a try.

Collins class sub: Kangaroos thump Kiwis in Melbourne

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.

  • Melissa Woods
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Cameron Murray celebrates after making history for the Kangaroos.

Pacific Championships 2023 as it happened: Kangaroos dominate Kiwis after Murray makes history and Collins bags double, Jillaroos lose to Kiwi Ferns for first time since 2016

The Australian men’s and women’s sides take on their New Zealand counterparts at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

  • Billie Eder
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui scores for the Kangaroos.

Pacific Championships 2023 as it happened: Victory for Kangaroos and Jillaroos in Townsville after doubles for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tamika Upton

It’s a bumper day of international rugby league with the Australian men’s and women’s teams both in action in Townsville.

  • Billie Eder
Tamika Upton will make her international debut, while Ali Brigginshaw and Kezie Apps have bene named as co-captains.

Upton to finally make international debut as Jillaroos squad announced

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.

  • Billie Eder
Jarome Luai and senior NRL stars have backed down from threats to delay kick-off in trial matches and cover NRL logos.

NRL stars back down from kick-off, logo protests in pre-season challenge

The game’s top players have decided against delaying start times for trial matches and covering the NRL insignia on their jerseys

  • Adam Pengilly

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