‘Kick in the guts’: Storm rage over Vegas snub

‘Kick in the guts’: Storm rage over Vegas snub

Melbourne Storm football boss Frank Ponissi has lashed the NRL after his team was overlooked for the season-opener in Las Vegas in 2026 describing the decision as a “kick in the guts” for the club and rugby league in Victoria.

Storm surprised club not invited to NRL Las Vegas opener in 2026

Melbourne has described the NRL's decision to reject the Storm for next year's Las Vegas season launch as a "missed opportunity", saying the game is neglecting one of Australia's biggest sporting markets.

Rugby League fans split after Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos’ Las Vegas announcement

Rugby league returns to Las Vegas again in 2026 and fans have had their say on the news Hull KR will take on Leeds Rhinos. It will be the third year that a rugby league event is held in Las Vegas but only the second which sees Super League involvement. The success of Wigan Warriors […] The post Rugby League fans split after Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos’ Las Vegas announcement appeared first on Serious About Rugby League.

Storm look to shed Sharks surprise record

Melbourne have lacked their usual bite at Shark Park with coach Craig Bellamy dismissing the rivalry between his side and Cronulla ahead of their clash.