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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower

Super League is NRL’s secret weapon as 12,000 English fans head to Vegas

Danny Levi greeting Rhinos fans at NRL event on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, 26 February 2026
Leeds’ Danny Levi greets fans during an NRL fan event at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas. Photograph: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Rugby league’s greatest ride returns to Las Vegas this weekend with Super League nestled firmly in the sidecar. Two NRL fixtures kick off the Australian season while Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos open up the Allegiant Stadium action on Saturday. More than 12,000 English fans are expected to make the trip and add plenty of colour, flair and, most importantly, value.

This has been a strong start to 2026 for the game in England, evidenced last week by Hull KR’s triumph over Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge. It is handy for Super League that the Robins are one of two clubs in Vegas representing the competition this week and they have even flown over the trophy to hammer home the point that Super League holds the cards when it comes to the best club side in the game.

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