
NRL Players in Attendance:
North Queensland Cowboys – Sam McIntyre, Harrison Edwards
Newcastle Knights – Tyson Frizell, Mat Croker, Greg Marzhew
St George Illawarra Dragons – Luciano Leilua, Hame Sele
Las Vegas Raiders Players:
Caleb Rogers, Atonio Mafi, Thomas Booker
This year’s Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 event will take place on Saturday, February 28, at Allegiant Stadium. The event will feature Newcastle Knights vs. North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons, officially kicking off the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership. The schedule also includes a UK Super League match between Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos.
Broadcast coverage will be available via Nine Network and Fox Sports in Australia, Sky in New Zealand and the UK, the Fox Sports network in the US, and the Watch NRL app. Tickets are available now at nrl.com/Vegas.
Link to photos and video: LV RAIDERS HQ – Dropbox
About the National Rugby League (NRL):
The National Rugby League (NRL) is the world’s leading professional Rugby League organization, overseeing elite men’s and women’s competitions across Australia and New Zealand. Its flagship men’s competition features 17 teams, while the women’s league features 12 teams.
The NRL draws approximately three million fans to games annually and reaches more than 100 million viewers worldwide. It also operates some of the sport’s most high-profile events, including the State of Origin series—Australia’s most-watched sporting rivalry—as well as international competitions and national teams.
Beyond competition, the NRL runs the largest community impact program in Australian sport, using the platform of professional athletes to promote health, education, inclusion and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Media Contacts:
Kirvin Doak Communications
National Rugby League
Glenn Jackson, General Manager Media and Communications







