The Super League is venturing to Las Vegas to piggyback on the NRL. But can it help to turbocharge rugby league in England? “It’s fantastic, I’ve watched a couple of the games. They’re proper hard players,

Four games of rugby league, traditionally played in the north of England and Australia, will be played in Sin City this weekend. Why?

This marks a significant moment for rugby in the U.S., as the NRL continues its efforts to grow the sport’s popularity through a five-year deal with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

National Rugby League Chief Executive Andrew Abdo joins Sky News host Paul Murray in Las Vegas prior to the second season launch from Sin City.