NRL Vegas promo

[Marki]

bahahaha NR fucking LOL

Imagine if Gus got the call up from the FRAUD VLANDYS to come and play games in Vegas.

Gus would tell him to get fucked.

On the contrary....I would have booked my flights!

Vegas baby....

 

[4Runner]

So far nrlol marketing cant even get the americans to stop calling it rugby...at the end of the day why cant they just call it football? Theres American football, how about just call it Australian Football...the second they google rugby the yanks be getting even more confused...its as though theyre promoting another sport.

 

[Marki]

So far nrlol marketing cant even get the americans to stop calling it rugby...at the end of the day why cant they just call it football? Theres American football, how about just call it Australian Football...the second they google rugby the yanks be getting even more confused...its as though theyre promoting another sport.

To be fair to them, both league and union look very much the same. Similar shaped balls, same field, same H-frame goals, same movement (back passes, running and kicking).

To the untrained eye, you could easily confuse the two. So calling it rugby isn't really that bad an error.

 

[TwinTurbo]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrls-vegas-dozen-summoned-to-us-embassy-for-grilling-as-visa-dday-looms/news-story/16fb0087665efcd1b8b91fc729f97897

NRL’s ‘Vegas dozen’ summoned to US Embassy for grilling as visa D-day looms
A dozen NRL players have reportedly been summoned to appear at the US Embassy to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America.


There are reportedly 12 NRL players who have been summoned to appear at the US Embassy for formal interviews to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America. Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is one of the ‘Vegas Dozen’ who are racing the clock to be approved to play in Las Vegas for the 2024 NRL season opener.

The interviews, which will take place in Sydney this week, will see the players sit down with American immigration official to discuss prior off-field incidents which have resulted in police arrests or charges.

The NRL’s Las Vegas showcase will be on Sunday March 3 AEDT, with the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles doing battle before the Broncos and Roosters at Allegiant Stadium.

Rugby league powerbrokers are reportedly aware of the formal interviews that will decide whether the 12 players will travel abroad.

The NRL has been assisting the four clubs and the 12 players to secure their visas, with American officials reportedly expected to rigorously interview the group.

NRL bosses called upon the guidance of immigration experts to assist the players who have been flagged.

News Corp is also reporting that NRL officials are confident the players will be given the green light, avoiding a major hurdle that threatened Round 1.

Walsh has hired his own visa expert who will also attend the US Embassy to assist with gaining his entry clearance.

The young gun fullback pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on the Gold Coast in 2021 during his stint with the Warriors.

Meanwhile, teammate Payne Haas already has a US visa after a holiday to Hawaii 15 months ago. He was granted entry despite being arrested after a fight with police in 2021.

It also remains unknown whether Rabbitohs pair Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell are part of the 12-player group.

The close friends were arrested in Canberra and slapped with a raft of charges in 2023 which were subsequently dropped in November.

However, the pair reportedly may still have to explain their application to US consulate officials due to the arrest.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said “I don’t think there will be any problems” for the players who have been summoned to the US Embassy.

“If you haven’t got any criminal record, it’s a five-minute process, but if you have been charged and been convicted, you have to go through an interview process,” he said.

“Precedents have shown us that (athletes involved in) such incidents are provided with visas, so we have to go through the process.”


Not a good look if the NRL pin up boy gets refused a visa.


Always a Bulldog

 

[John Matrix]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrls-vegas-dozen-summoned-to-us-embassy-for-grilling-as-visa-dday-looms/news-story/16fb0087665efcd1b8b91fc729f97897

NRL’s ‘Vegas dozen’ summoned to US Embassy for grilling as visa D-day looms
A dozen NRL players have reportedly been summoned to appear at the US Embassy to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America.


There are reportedly 12 NRL players who have been summoned to appear at the US Embassy for formal interviews to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America. Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is one of the ‘Vegas Dozen’ who are racing the clock to be approved to play in Las Vegas for the 2024 NRL season opener.

The interviews, which will take place in Sydney this week, will see the players sit down with American immigration official to discuss prior off-field incidents which have resulted in police arrests or charges.

The NRL’s Las Vegas showcase will be on Sunday March 3 AEDT, with the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles doing battle before the Broncos and Roosters at Allegiant Stadium.

Rugby league powerbrokers are reportedly aware of the formal interviews that will decide whether the 12 players will travel abroad.

The NRL has been assisting the four clubs and the 12 players to secure their visas, with American officials reportedly expected to rigorously interview the group.

NRL bosses called upon the guidance of immigration experts to assist the players who have been flagged.

News Corp is also reporting that NRL officials are confident the players will be given the green light, avoiding a major hurdle that threatened Round 1.

Walsh has hired his own visa expert who will also attend the US Embassy to assist with gaining his entry clearance.

The young gun fullback pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on the Gold Coast in 2021 during his stint with the Warriors.

Meanwhile, teammate Payne Haas already has a US visa after a holiday to Hawaii 15 months ago. He was granted entry despite being arrested after a fight with police in 2021.

It also remains unknown whether Rabbitohs pair Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell are part of the 12-player group.

The close friends were arrested in Canberra and slapped with a raft of charges in 2023 which were subsequently dropped in November.

However, the pair reportedly may still have to explain their application to US consulate officials due to the arrest.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said “I don’t think there will be any problems” for the players who have been summoned to the US Embassy.

“If you haven’t got any criminal record, it’s a five-minute process, but if you have been charged and been convicted, you have to go through an interview process,” he said.

“Precedents have shown us that (athletes involved in) such incidents are provided with visas, so we have to go through the process.”


Not a good look if the NRL pin up boy gets refused a visa.


Always a Bulldog

Can't help but laugh, its just another notch in the quality prep the NRL has made for this showcase.

 

[Motorhead]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrls-vegas-dozen-summoned-to-us-embassy-for-grilling-as-visa-dday-looms/news-story/16fb0087665efcd1b8b91fc729f97897

NRL’s ‘Vegas dozen’ summoned to US Embassy for grilling as visa D-day looms
A dozen NRL players have reportedly been summoned to appear at the US Embassy to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America.


There are reportedly 12 NRL players who have been summoned to appear at the US Embassy for formal interviews to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America. Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is one of the ‘Vegas Dozen’ who are racing the clock to be approved to play in Las Vegas for the 2024 NRL season opener.

The interviews, which will take place in Sydney this week, will see the players sit down with American immigration official to discuss prior off-field incidents which have resulted in police arrests or charges.

The NRL’s Las Vegas showcase will be on Sunday March 3 AEDT, with the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles doing battle before the Broncos and Roosters at Allegiant Stadium.

Rugby league powerbrokers are reportedly aware of the formal interviews that will decide whether the 12 players will travel abroad.

The NRL has been assisting the four clubs and the 12 players to secure their visas, with American officials reportedly expected to rigorously interview the group.

NRL bosses called upon the guidance of immigration experts to assist the players who have been flagged.

News Corp is also reporting that NRL officials are confident the players will be given the green light, avoiding a major hurdle that threatened Round 1.

Walsh has hired his own visa expert who will also attend the US Embassy to assist with gaining his entry clearance.

The young gun fullback pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on the Gold Coast in 2021 during his stint with the Warriors.

Meanwhile, teammate Payne Haas already has a US visa after a holiday to Hawaii 15 months ago. He was granted entry despite being arrested after a fight with police in 2021.

It also remains unknown whether Rabbitohs pair Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell are part of the 12-player group.

The close friends were arrested in Canberra and slapped with a raft of charges in 2023 which were subsequently dropped in November.

However, the pair reportedly may still have to explain their application to US consulate officials due to the arrest.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said “I don’t think there will be any problems” for the players who have been summoned to the US Embassy.

“If you haven’t got any criminal record, it’s a five-minute process, but if you have been charged and been convicted, you have to go through an interview process,” he said.

“Precedents have shown us that (athletes involved in) such incidents are provided with visas, so we have to go through the process.”


Not a good look if the NRL pin up boy gets refused a visa.


Always a Bulldog

Surprised Haas got granted entry after being charged with fighting police. Would've thought that would be viewed more harshly than being caught with a little bit of coke.

I personally hope the whole jaunt is a huge flop.

 

[John Matrix]

Surprised Haas got granted entry after being charged with fighting police. Would've thought that would be viewed more harshly than being caught with a little bit of coke.

I personally hope the whole jaunt is a huge flop.

Ticket sales have determined it already

 

[Motorhead]

Ticket sales have determined it already

Good.
A huge belly flop in the US will be a big dent to V'landys ego. Maybe he'll realise what a bush league sport he really is in charge of.

 

[John Matrix]

Good.
A huge belly flop in the US will be a big dent to V'landys ego. Maybe he'll realise what a bush league sport he really is in charge of.

It’s about the gambling money not growing the game, it’s a great idea to try and break into a market that’s dominated as it is already.

 

[Marki]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrls-vegas-dozen-summoned-to-us-embassy-for-grilling-as-visa-dday-looms/news-story/16fb0087665efcd1b8b91fc729f97897

NRL’s ‘Vegas dozen’ summoned to US Embassy for grilling as visa D-day looms
A dozen NRL players have reportedly been summoned to appear at the US Embassy to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America.


There are reportedly 12 NRL players who have been summoned to appear at the US Embassy for formal interviews to decide whether they are granted visas to enter America. Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is one of the ‘Vegas Dozen’ who are racing the clock to be approved to play in Las Vegas for the 2024 NRL season opener.

The interviews, which will take place in Sydney this week, will see the players sit down with American immigration official to discuss prior off-field incidents which have resulted in police arrests or charges.

The NRL’s Las Vegas showcase will be on Sunday March 3 AEDT, with the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles doing battle before the Broncos and Roosters at Allegiant Stadium.

Rugby league powerbrokers are reportedly aware of the formal interviews that will decide whether the 12 players will travel abroad.

The NRL has been assisting the four clubs and the 12 players to secure their visas, with American officials reportedly expected to rigorously interview the group.

NRL bosses called upon the guidance of immigration experts to assist the players who have been flagged.

News Corp is also reporting that NRL officials are confident the players will be given the green light, avoiding a major hurdle that threatened Round 1.

Walsh has hired his own visa expert who will also attend the US Embassy to assist with gaining his entry clearance.

The young gun fullback pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on the Gold Coast in 2021 during his stint with the Warriors.

Meanwhile, teammate Payne Haas already has a US visa after a holiday to Hawaii 15 months ago. He was granted entry despite being arrested after a fight with police in 2021.

It also remains unknown whether Rabbitohs pair Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell are part of the 12-player group.

The close friends were arrested in Canberra and slapped with a raft of charges in 2023 which were subsequently dropped in November.

However, the pair reportedly may still have to explain their application to US consulate officials due to the arrest.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said “I don’t think there will be any problems” for the players who have been summoned to the US Embassy.

“If you haven’t got any criminal record, it’s a five-minute process, but if you have been charged and been convicted, you have to go through an interview process,” he said.

“Precedents have shown us that (athletes involved in) such incidents are provided with visas, so we have to go through the process.”


Not a good look if the NRL pin up boy gets refused a visa.


Always a Bulldog

Lol. It's not like they're gonna go into hiding and stay in the US forever....

.....but you'd think they will find it hard to resist some party drugs whilst in Vegas!!!

 

[Marki]

It’s about the gambling money not growing the game, it’s a great idea to try and break into a market that’s dominated as it is already.

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

 

[GoTheDoggies]

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

No! I would be pissed we would even entertain a circus like this when there are more important things to organise.

We need to focus on ourselves after years of mediocrity.

 

[John Matrix]

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

The US have had access through watchNRL for years and Livestream prior. If he wanted to really show case what the NRL has play SoO there or even a GF Repeat but the Panthers don’t want to interrupt their season.

Could my opinion change if dogs played, maybe.. but we all know that wouldn’t happen.

 

[Berries]

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

They have not been able to get a second division NFL running up there let alone a game they don’t understand. Plus it’s the worst time of year to do it with 3 of the 4 major codes playing.

 

[Motorhead]

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

V'landys should be focusing his efforts on trying to improve the quality of the game as a code, massively improve refereeing performances, delve deeper into the effect betting agency's are having on the game etc etc etc. There are dozens of areas in the game that he should be concentrating on rectifying instead of a piss up holiday getaway for him and his scungy mates.

 

[Magic Burton]

This is true....
Although abit of growth for the game through broadcasting opportunities wouldn't be a bad thing.

Not sure why everyone is against Vlandys on this. I bet if the Dogs were playing, the sentiment would be different.

The game has mostly lived off the gambling money. It's why the Sydney competition went way above the Brisbane competition from the 1960's due to Joh refusing to allow Pokies into Queensland. It's why the Broncos became formed as a private enterprise at the expense of the traditional local clubs because they didn't have the gambling dollars the Sydney clubs & Canberra had and the NSW League wanted a Tweed Heads Seagulls backed side under the guise of Gold Coast. Seagulls Leagues became a small club the moment Queensland got pokies. It's why the Dolphins who couldn't put a bid together in 1986 now play NRL because their club has a strong pokies foundation now extended into owning a shopping centre.

The Canberra Raiders was born out of Queanbeyan Leagues Club because of pokie revenue. They played 7-8yrs at the Queanbeyan Leagues Club operated Seiffert Oval. Illawarra Steelers was meant to be a collection of local leagues clubs backing the big league team that fell through due to the 1982 recession constantly placing them into financial strain. They tried to form their own leagues club that has only been a small club.

The winning Newcastle bid was an oddity as it was based around being a community style club. They always had financial issues. They were a big winner from the SL/ARL war. There were clubs blindly loyal to the ARL and clubs that used the 'loyalty' card to their advantage. The only 3 ARL clubs that stood alone for every season post-SL used it to their advantage Roosters, Eels and Knights. Chief driving the bus shored up funding for several years and they had a generational talent. They eventually went broke, Tinkler came in soon after his mining empire collapsed and now they're owned by the biggest gambling den in Newcastle.

Our club gets most of its sponsorship/funding outside of the NRL through Canterbury Leagues Club a pokies palace and Laundy Hotels which makes most of his money through gaming revenue.

Most clubs to their credit are trying to make themselves be like the Brisbane Broncos. Doesn't change that V'Landys chasing the gambling dollar he's actually upholding a long standing tradition of Rugby League relying on gambling dollars.

As for Penrith. They're not involved in Vegas because the WCC this year is played in England.

 

[Cook]

Campbell Graham is out. Not just out of match but out for six months also. Apparently played through this injury last year, and trained through it all pre season. Yet only now decide for surgery, WTF Souffs. Our medical staff cops shit, this is a massive blunder

 

[ILiveForDib]

The Vegas games will be refereed how origin games are. Any Americans who do develop an interest will be totally and utterly bamboozled by the end of round 2 when the NRL drops its standards. Lesson learnt will be you can’t run a professional sport if it’s dictated by betting companies not that we weren’t already aware.

 

[John Matrix]

Not a bad attempt, would have been nice to show more teams.

 

[Moedogg]

They forgot to put highlights of the corrupt refs which is what they're really selling to Vegas.