Rugby fans around the world are gearing up for another National Rugby League season, with matches on Mar. 1 to kick off the 2025 season. This season's opening weekend will be held in Las Vegas for the second year in a row in an effort to broaden rugby's appeal to U.

Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025 will be bigger, bolder and better, with more games, more teams, more nations and more opportunities for travelling supporters to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The National Rugby League has descended upon Las Vegas for the second year in a row as the code attempts to put its best foot forward on the international stage. But why has the NRL ventured to the US and what is it hoping to achieve?