LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The NRL's venture into Las Vegas is a bold move that echoes the city's reputation for glitz and risk-taking.
Both Las Vegas and Australian rugby league have come a long way since their humble beginnings.
As the NRL takes center stage at Allegiant Stadium, the potential for explosive results, both on and off the field, is evident.
It's a city known for combining danger and excitement, much like the NRL itself.
Las Vegas, once dubbed the "Atomic City," sets the perfect backdrop for a sport that prides itself on blood, thunder, and high-octane action.
Just like the spectators who once admired nuclear mushroom clouds while sipping champagne, fans can expect a thrilling spectacle and the chance to place a few bets.
If Elvis were still alive, he would have been a rugby league enthusiast, with his smooth moves and love for entertaining the masses.
Rugby league is a game built by hard-working individuals, not privileged college athletes, and its origins lie in the laborers and blue-collar workers.
This weekend's showcase has already attracted star-studded attention, with NFL legend Tom Brady showing off his skills alongside Brisbane Broncos' heartthrob Reece Walsh.
Hollywood A-listers Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman are lending their support, while Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce and his friend Patrick Mahomes will be among the VIP guests.
Even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has expressed his desire to invest in the future of American rugby league.
With all this glitz and glamour surrounding the NRL's Las Vegas debut, one thing is certain - it's bound to be a showstopper.