All ready to rumble in Sin City

After a week of hustle and bustle in Las Vegas, the NZ Warriors are gearing up to kick off the NRL season with a bang as they face off against Canberra at Allegiant Stadium today, marking a momentous occasion in Rugby League history.

The Warriors are armed with a squad full of seasoned veterans like Mitch Barnett, Kurt Capewell, Dylan Walker, and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, but it's the enigmatic 'Fish' who could be the X-factor in their quest for that elusive premiership title.

James Fisher-Harris, having tasted the sweet victory of a premiership under the guidance of coach Andrew Webster during their time at Penrith, is back to lead the Warriors on their redemption journey following a lackluster 2024 season.

With a new halves pairing in the absence of the legendary Shaun Johnson, the Warriors are looking to fine-tune their combinations, knowing that this is an area that the Raiders will be looking to exploit for their own advantage.

Setting foot in the den of the Las Vegas Raiders, the Warriors are determined to make a bold statement right from the start, aiming to continue their impressive track record of winning five out of their last six round one clashes.

The Green Machine has only stumbled once in their season opener since 2019, suffering a narrow 19-18 loss to the Cowboys in 2023 after mounting a fierce comeback from an 18-6 deficit at halftime.