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

Round 1 Casualty Ward, injuries, suspensions, news, Sea Eagles, Broncos, Jason Saab, Brendan Piakura, Las Vegas, hamstring, head knock

[ad_1] Both the Sea Eagles and Broncos have been hit with injury blows, with Jason Saab and Brendan Piakura set for sideline stints. In the first Las Vegas clash, Saab pulled up lame in the closing minutes of the clash, grabbing at his hamstring. The 23-year-old looked unsettled, grabbing at his leg whilst standing beyond … Read more