LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The New Zealand Warriors have shifted their focus from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the footy field as they prepare to kick off the 2025 NRL season against the Canberra Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
After soaking in the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps, the team is ready to tackle their opponents head on.
Head coach Andrew Webster, fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, and hooker Wayde Egan faced the media at Hilton Resorts World, where they were bombarded with questions about their Vegas experience.
Instead of diving into hardcore football talk, the focus was on how the players and staff are handling the Vegas lifestyle.
Webster, drawing on his own experiences, reminisced about his time in the United States back in 2005 when he played and coached the Connecticut Wildcats in the American National League.
Now, he's leading the Warriors as they gear up for their season opener against the Raiders.