Channel 9 kingpin Karl Stefanovic "bought a stake in the proposed US Super League," hailing ARL Commission Chair Peter V'landys a "'genius' who can finally make the sport a smash hit in America." Rugby League America consortium boss Steve Scanlan "will formally present to the ARL Commission" on Sunday (Brisbane COURIER-MAIL, 2/26).
English rugby club Wasps have secured Sixways as "a temporary stadium to play in" while their long-term home is built in Kent as the club continues its "rise back from financial oblivion" (London TELEGRAPH, 2/26).
The National Rugby League released its 2024 season kick-off campaign on TV. While the sell to the U.S. "revolves around the game's collisions" -- with the tagline "no pads, no helmets, no fear" ahead of next weekend's double-header in Las Vegas-- the "focus for the local market is the countdown to kick-off for the 2024 season" (BRISBANE TIMES, 2/26).
The NRL Telstra Premiership returns for 2024. Let’s go! 🔥
— NRL (@NRL) February 25, 2024
Secure your seats now at https://t.co/JEsWOJl2v1 pic.twitter.com/F6GtFdkcAX
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