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Rugby league in Las Vegas 2025: England's unlikely moment that brought the biggest cheer during flogging

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Rugby League returns to Las Vegas
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Rugby League returns to Las Vegas

Rugby league returned to American soil with four teams heading over to build on the NRL's program in Las Vegas.

Wide World of Sports brings you the best moments from on and off the field... and the Las Vegas Strip.

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Las Vegas' biggest cheer
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Las Vegas' biggest cheer

England players congratulate Georgia Roche after she scored a try.

With the Jillaroos running in 90 points, it took 69 minutes for England to score their first try.

With Wigan and Warrington fans in the stands, it was this moment that brought about the biggest cheer during the match.

"Listen to the roar," Brenton Speed said on Nine.

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Mr. Cool
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Mr. Cool

Brian To'o poses at Allegiant Stadium.

The Panthers winger was ruled out with injury but wasn't afraid to make his presence known throughout the spectacle.

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He's arrived
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He's arrived

Addin Fonua-Blake celebrates after scoring his first try for the Sharks.

The prop took three Panthers defenders with him to cross the line. 

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Star power
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Star power

UFC star Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa at Allegiant Stadium.

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Heartbreak for Nicho
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Heartbreak for Nicho

Cronulla Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes watches on as the Panthers celebrate their victory in Las Vegas.

Attribution: Nine
Alamoti extends lead
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Alamoti extends lead

A penalty against the Cronulla Sharks opens up the path for Paul Alamoti to score.

The Penrith winger dives over in the corner before celebrating with his teammates.

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Skipper finds the line
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Skipper finds the line

Panthers skipper Isaah Yeo hits back at the Cronulla Sharks to put his team on the board in Las Vegas.

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Ramien opens scoring
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Ramien opens scoring

Jesse Ramien is first to score a try in the Cronulla Sharks clash against the four-time reigning premiers the Penrith Panthers.

Ramien took advantage of Penrith's Luke Garner, who is filling in the gap left by Casey McLean after he was taken off for a head injury assessment, to score.

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90-point onslaught
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90-point onslaught

The Jillaroos finish their historic debut in Las Vegas in style as they claim a 90-4 victory over the England Lionesses.

Interim coach Jess Skinner revealed post-match her coaching staff have prepared a surprise celebration for the team.

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