NRL Expansion: 4 New Cities, Double-Headers Planned

0:00I'm Cory, and this is your Pulse of the City, Adelaide News today. Peter Philandus, the chairman of Australia's National Rugby League, says the league plans to expand games to at least four new international cities. Over the next three years, this comes after strong success in Las Vegas, which will stay as their main overseas event, even beyond the current deal, ending in 2028. The potential spots include Miami, Hong Kong, Tokyo, the United Arab Emirates, and London. They aim to ease in with double headers, possibly pairing in RO matches with local rugby league games in those places. Fans turned out in big numbers for the recent Las Vegas launch party, with around 16,000 showing up downtown. That excitement has leaders confident they can pull off similar crowds elsewhere, making these trips a must-do for supporters. Clubs have mixed feelings about traveling more. Some, like Canterbury and St. George Ilewara, are open to it next year, even suggesting a league wide buy. Players, like Newcastle, want conditions to avoid losing home games back in Australia.

1:04Philandus says they're building business cases right now, and will decide within three months on a global round. The league promises to make it worth it financially, for teens, and stay flexible on the details. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.