Meet the Leotas: Vegas the perfect spot for a family reunion

This weekend's global rugby league extravaganza is bringing together friends and relatives from far and wide to converge at Allegiant Stadium - and Panthers forward Moses Leota is scoring a try as one of many beneficiaries.

Not only does the jam-packed schedule allow folks from Australia and New Zealand to touch base with fellow league enthusiasts from England, but there's also the added bonus of expats from North America making it a yearly tradition.

The migration and dispersion of his parents' families to various parts of the world means that after Sunday's clash, Leota will finally come face to face with his uncle Tolu, who calls Florida home.

Just like Ellis, Warrior Wayde Egan is taking a break from the grind of provincial NSW for a few days.