Melanie Dinjaski

Canberra Raiders may trade classic game snacks for international options, with Japan as a potential destination for global matches, following positive Las Vegas feedback.

The Canberra Times

Would Canberra Raiders fans trade their half-time 'Big Red' hot dog and cinnamon doughnut cups for some deep-fried octopus balls and cold can of Asahi?

The club believes supporters wouldn't hesitate if given the chance, which is why the Raiders are keen to explore their options if the NRL's bold vision for games held around the globe gains momentum.

Raiders chief executive Don Furner flagged Japan as the Green Machine's top choice among the three other options - Abu Dhabi, London and Hong Kong - that the NRL is considering.

NRL boss Andrew Abdo confirmed that those four locations are being reviewed for a possible global round or one-off international matches, after the successful "launching pad" to the rest of the world that the Las Vegas experiment has provided rugby league.

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