
LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Rugby league history will be made on Saturday as the sport ventures stateside to try to crack the American market.
Wigan Warriors' Super League fixture against Warrington Wolves, itself a hotly-anticipated game between two titans of the code, will open up a bumper weekend at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
It is the first regular Super League fixture to take place in the United States and will be followed in the schedule by England's Women taking on Australia's Women in a huge night for the sport.
But why is rugby league investing so much time and capital into a set of games that will take place thousands of miles from its heartlands? BBC Sport has taken a look at what is on the line-up and what is to be gained from putting the sport in front of a potentially lucrative audience.
This move is a bold strategy, akin to a well-executed scrum play, aiming to reach a wider audience and score big in the global market.
The clash between these two Rugby League powerhouses is sure to be a spectacle, drawing in fans like a magnet.
As Wigan and Warrington gear up for battle, it's clear that this event holds significance, not just for the teams involved, but for the sport as a whole.
This game is a chance for rugby league to make a mark, to kick goals and convert new fans in a new territory.
With the excitement building and the stakes high, this weekend in Las Vegas promises to be a game-changer for rugby league, a chance to break through barriers and tackle new challenges head-on.
So buckle up and get ready for a showdown in Sin City, as rugby league takes on the world in a bid for glory.