American journalist’s perspect on rugby league after Las Vegas games, no helmets, no pads, US reaction

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — OK Aussies, I’m hooked. They had me at the first bone-rattling hit between two players wearing no helmets or pads that could be heard and felt from the press box in the sky at Allegiant Stadium, which feels like its miles from the pitch below. Then they really reeled me … Read more

Talking Points, Las Vegas, Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs, Roosters vs Broncos, Round 1, Reece Walsh, James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell

[ad_1] James Tedesco fired back at his critics showing he is far from a spent force in a dazzling display against the Broncos to cap a hugely successful Las Vegas extravaganza to open the season. Meanwhile, Reece Walsh sent an ominous warning to the rest of the NRL that he is set to take his … Read more

Las Vegas, Round 1 double-header, Allegiant Stadium, American reaction, Manly Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs, Roosters vs Broncos

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Rugby league has been given a giant green tick from American spectators following a thrilling double-header at Allegiant Stadium. Manly put on a show to down South Sydney 36-24, while the Roosters out-muscled the Broncos to win 20-10. Over 46,000 spectators attended the history-making evening. Of course majority were Australians, … Read more

Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters, Reece Walsh, shoulder charge, sin bin, reaction, Daniel Tupou, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Broncos superstar Reece Walsh narrowly avoided a sin bin in Las Vegas after he was penalised for a shoulder charge on Roosters veteran Daniel Tupou. The Tricolours flyer was charging down the sidelined for what looked like a certain try with only minutes remaining in the first half. But in a last-ditch effort to … Read more