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NRL Shakes Up Las Vegas: Hugh Jackman's Exit, Vegas Magic, and Roosters' Victory

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'Like human cockfighting' - The NRL's Vegas debut met with hilarious reactions as Hugh Jackman exits the show. Roosters stun Broncos with Vegas magic. Player ratings soar in high-scoring opener. Learn more about the NRL's Vegas venture here!

The NRL recently made a splash in Las Vegas, with the debut event marred by Manly fan favorite Hugh Jackman pulling out of the show last minute, leaving fans and organizers disappointed. Despite this setback, the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles kicked off the 2024 season at Allegiant Stadium with no shortage of excitement and buzz. The Vegas venture marked a new era for Rugby league, introducing the game to one of the biggest sports markets in the world. Concerns over the audience's reception were quickly overshadowed by the fast-paced, brutal brilliance on display in the NRL Vegas spectacular.

The Roosters and Sea Eagles stole the show in Las Vegas, with major upsets and standout performances from Luke Brooks, the Trbojevic brothers, and Joey Manu. Spectators were treated to a thrilling display of talent and skill, proving that Rugby league can captivate audiences globally. The historic NRL double-header in Las Vegas not only showcased the sport's physical intensity but also illustrated the potential for growth and success on an international scale. Trent Robinson's pride in being part of this groundbreaking concept highlights the significance of the NRL's Vegas gamble that ultimately came up trumps.

One of the standout moments of the Vegas event was Joey Manu's magical performance that secured a victory for the Roosters over the Broncos. This moment of brilliance showcased the skill and excitement that Rugby league brings to the table. Despite some initial skepticism, the NRL's showcase in Las Vegas proved that the sport is fast, brutal, and brilliant, leaving a lasting impression on the American audience. The high-scoring opener between Manly and South Sydney set the tone for an action-packed season, with player ratings soaring as every participant left their mark on the Vegas blockbuster.

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'Like human cockfighting... is this normal?': Hilarious way US reacted ... (Fox Sports)

'Like human cockfighting... is this normal?': Hilarious way US reacted to 'brutal' NRL.

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Blow for NRL opener as Jackman pulls out of Vegas show (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The NRL's Las Vegas venture has been robbed of serious star power after Manly diehard Hugh Jackman departed due to personal reasons.

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NRL 2024 Las Vegas LIVE: Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs kick-off ... (WAtoday)

No more hype, no more hoopla. Rugby league breaks new ground in Las Vegas as the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles start the 2024 season at Allegiant Stadium in ...

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What America made of the NRL Vegas spectacular - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

In introducing the magic of the NRL to one of the world's biggest sports markets, there has always been concerns over whether the audience would be able to ...

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The Vegas Venture: Roosters and Sea Eagles spring major upsets ... (Brisbane Times)

Luke Brooks and the Trbojevic brothers put on a show for Manly before Joey Manu produced a slice of Las Vegas magic to get the Roosters home against an ...

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Photo during NRL season-opener shows the US still doesn't know ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The NRL may have taken Las Vegas by storm, with the crowd exceeding expectations as the Souths Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly Sea Eagles kicked off the 2024 ...

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'I love that sport': Robinson's vision for game in US (NRL.COM)

On the eve of the historic NRL double-header in Las Vegas Roosters coach Trent Robinson has spoken of the pride he feels from being part of the concept.

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'Fast, brutal, brilliant': NRL's Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps (The Guardian)

Rugby league may not be the world game - yet - but the NRL's showcase event in Las Vegas has proven it is capable of thriving on a global stage.

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NRL Las Vegas live updates: Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters ... (ABC News)

The 2024 NRL season starts in Las Vegas with the Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos taking on the Sydney Roosters at the site ...

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NRL 2024 Las Vegas LIVE: Manly razzle-dazzle downs Souths ... (Brisbane Times)

Luke Brooks, Latrell Mitchell and the Trbojevic brothers put on a show before Manly sprung a Las Vegas upset. Now the Broncos and Roosters take centre stage ...

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NRL in Las Vegas: Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs, Broncos v Roosters – live (The Guardian)

Rolling report: Rugby league hits the US with Manly playing Souths before Brisbane take on the Roosters in Sin City. Join our writers for updates.

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NRL Late Mail: Round 1 vs Broncos (Sydney Roosters)

Trent Robinson has finalised his side to take on the Brisbane Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas Jersey Auction Live Now!

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Manu's magic show headlines Roosters win in Vegas (NRL.COM)

Inspired by a couple of acts of brilliance from centre Joey Manu, the Roosters got off to a winning start in 2024 by getting past the Broncos 20-10 at ...

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NRL's brutality on show to USA as Roosters stun Broncos - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Sydney Roosters have brought the curtain down on the NRL's maiden voyage to Las Vegas with a 20-10 defeat of Brisbane that showed America rugby league ...

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'Physically impossible': Miracle ball stuns Vegas in upset (Nine)

Joseph Manu has helped lead the Sydney Roosters to an upset victory over the Brisbane Broncos in Las Vegas.

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Player ratings: Turbo, Trell upstaged in Las Vegas blockbuster (The Advertiser)

Manly and South Sydney played out one of the highest scoring opening season matches in recent NRL history. FATIMA KDOUH rates every player from the Sea ...

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Sea Eagles, Roosters win as NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas (TVNZ)

The two games, played in front of more than 40000 fans and televised nationally in the US, are the first in a five-year deal to bring NRL teams to Vegas.

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NRL channel Mahomes, Gronkowski to win in Las Vegas (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Joey Manu channelled Patrick Mahomes and Reuben Garrick pulled off his best Rob Gronkowski impersonation as 40,706 fans bore witness to the NRL's historic ...

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The force is with V'landys on Vegas debut ... but will NRL hit the ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Allegiant Stadium – also known as the Death Star – was bouncing for the season-opening double-header. But ARLC chief Peter V'landys knows it's too early to ...

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'We had to hype it up': Inside Garrick's Vegas try celebration (NRL.COM)

Reuben Garrick admitted he had felt the urge to add to the hype of the first NRL match in Las Vegas.

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American sports expert hits the NRL with bizarre comparison in sign ... (Daily Mail)

The historic double header at Allegiant Stadium gave American sports fans a glimpse into rugby league, with the Roosters, Brisbane, Souths and Manly Sea ...

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'Go from 17 to 20': Bold three-team NRL expansion call amid depth ... (Fox Sports)

Before a ball has even been kicked in anger, it's hard for even the most cynical NRL fan to believe that the Vegas trip has been anything but a success.

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Rugby star takes page out of Rob Gronkowski's book as NRL ... (Fox News)

Reuben Garrick's spike after a try for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles was just one of the scoring highlights as the NRL put on a show in Las Vegas on ...

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NRL shows rugby's potential in America with mesmerizing, bone ... (New York Post)

For the NRL, this was a dip of the toes into American waters and it presented a strong case for Americans inside Allegiant Stadium and watching it on TV to ...

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The three magical Las Vegas moments that sold the NRL to America (The Sydney Morning Herald)

If Peter V'landys wanted magic tricks to get a toehold in the US market, he got them – courtesy of Joseph Manu, Reece Walsh and a little halfback bringing ...

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American Eagles: Manly the first team to leave US with win (Stuff.co.nz)

At Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas: Manly 36 (Haumole Olakau'atu, Jason Saab, Lachlan Croker, Ben Trbojevic, Reuben Garrick, Luke Brooks tries; ...

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NRL locks in venue for 2024 grand finals (Nine)

The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the 2024 NRL grand final will be played in Sydney.

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View from America: NRL wins new fans in Vegas (NRL.COM)

Ben Everill has covered America's biggest sporting events but never in a million years did he expect to be watching the NRL at Allegiant Stadium with local ...

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NRL suffers TV glitch in Las Vegas showstopper; V'landys, Murdoch ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The NRL's ambitious launch of the 2024 season in Las Vegas suffered a TV hitch, but otherwise met expectations, as some 40000 turned out for the double ...

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'OK Aussies, I'm hooked': US journo's take on Vegas... and what ... (Fox Sports)

'OK Aussies, I'm hooked': US journo's take on Vegas... and what NRL has over American sports.

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'You never bag a champion': Teddy responds with venom in Vegas ... (Fox Sports)

'You never bag a champion': Teddy responds with venom in Vegas after season-long 'scrutiny'

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'Fitter, faster, stronger': Teddy shows he's still No.1 gun (NRL.COM)

After his form and representative career came under question in 2023, James Tedesco showed why he remains one of the game's premier big-game players on ...

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Rugby league: NRL investigating complaint of alleged racial abuse ... (Newshub)

Sydney Rooster prop Spencer Leniu is alleged to have called the 21-year-old a "monkey".

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Accused Roosters star 'confronted by Broncos' at hotel as details of ... (Fox Sports)

Accused Roosters star 'confronted by Broncos' at hotel as details of racial slur investigation revealed.

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NRL and Brisbane Broncos player Spencer Leniu accused of racial ... (New Zealand Herald)

An upset Ezra Mam has told Brisbane officials he is adamant Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu racially abused him in the NRL's season-opening Las Vegas...

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Knights young gun promoted to NRL Top 30 (New South Wales Rugby League)

Newcastle Knights have announced today the contract extension of local junior Fletcher Sharpe to a full time NRL Development contract.

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Ezra Mam calls out on-field racial slur during NRL season-opener in ... (SBS)

The Kuku Yalanji and Torres Strait Islander man made the formal complaint against Sydney Roosters Spencer Leniu, who he alleges called him a 'monkey'.

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Racism allegation mars NRL's lavish Las Vegas showcase (The Guardian)

Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam, a Torres Strait Islander, complained to referee Adam Gee during the second fixture at Allegiant Stadium, won by the Roosters 20-10 ...

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NRL: Roosters prop in trouble over alleged racial abuse (RNZ)

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been charged by the NRL for alleged racial abuse of Brisbane Broncos rival Ezra Mam, according to reports out of ...

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NRL player accused of racial slur in Las Vegas opener (Stuff.co.nz)

Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam makes formal complaint after incident in 69th minute of Broncos v Roosters game.

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NSW secures NRL grand final... for now as NRL pushes for ... (Fox Sports)

Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park will play host to the end of season showcase, scheduled to be played on Sunday, October 6 this year. In a statement ...

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NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Fans watch the Roosters-Broncos match at Allegiant Stadium. The NRL is keen to plan soon for 2025 after the first of five annual Las Vegas missions went well.

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'Deal with this s***': Roosters, Broncos at odds over alleged racial ... (Fox Sports)

'Deal with this s***': Roosters, Broncos at odds over alleged racial comment as star 'in tears'

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Las Vegas report card: We run the rule over the NRL in Sin City (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Was the NRL's American adventure a success? We cast a critical eye over the areas in which the code excelled, and those where it needs to lift its game.

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Reluctant Roosters hero reflects on wild week (NRL.COM)

Joey Manu was the star of the show as the Roosters won in Las Vegas, but he admits at one stage he didn't even want to be there.

Sydney secures the NRL Grand Final (NSW Government)

The NSW Government is today announcing that the Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have reached agreement to host the 2024 NRL and ...

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Baffling rules, shorter breaks in play and violence: impressions from ... (The Guardian)

Selling the game in Vegas was worth a try but pyrotechnics, booming music and its commonality to other sports won't work in the long run.

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