Canberra Raiders set to play in Las Vegas NRL season-opener, promises bigger event.
Put in your annual leave, pack your best Raiders merch, and get ready to fly across the Pacific Ocean, because the Canberra Raiders are officially locked in for next year's NRL season-opener in Las Vegas.
Following the success of the first edition, the NRL announced on Tuesday evening that the Raiders have secured their spot to play in the Sin City spectacular against the New Zealand Warriors on March 1. The Penrith Panthers will also face the Cronulla Sharks.
The NRL have revitalised the concept in its second year promising a "bigger, bolder and better" rugby league showcase to be broadcast live to a "massive" global audience.