The NRL have already conquered Las Vegas, but if Peter V\u2019landys has his way, that will be just the start of the competition\u2019s desire to grow the game to all corners of the globe.<\/p>\n
On the same weekend it was revealed that New Zealand are set to host a State of Origin fixture in 2027, it has also been reported that V\u2019landys and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo have discussed the feasibility of an NRL \u2018Global Round\u2019.<\/p>\n
According to Code Sports<\/a>, there is a desire from the NRL to have several teams play in different cities around the world to kick off the 2027 season.<\/p>\n Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Cities such as London, Paris and Dublin would be considered. <\/p>\n It would be an expensive exercise and many hoops would have to be jumped through to pull it off, but V\u2019landys is daring to dream. <\/p>\n The idea was recently discussed at a ARL Commission meeting.<\/p>\n V\u2019landys says the idea is in the \u201cvery early days\u201d but revealed that the NRL have been approached by \u201cother countries about playing a game there\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 2027 season (opening round) is a target but it\u2019s got to go through the ARL Commission, through the clubs and the players,\u201d V\u2019landys told Code Sports.<\/p>\n The NRL have opened the past two seasons in Las Vegas.Source: AFP<\/p>\n MORE NEWS<\/p>\n GAME I WRAP: Walsh MOM freak show on Test debut as Kangaroos crush England<\/a><\/p>\n PLAYER RATINGS: Insane Walsh truth becomes reality in Ashes masterclass<\/a><\/p>\n