NRL reveals four clubs heading to Las Vegas to kick off 2027 season
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The NRL has announced which four teams will travel to Las Vegas to kick off season 2027.
The Storm, Eels, Tigers, and Titans will all fly to America's Sin City start the season.
The Eels will face the Titans, while Melbourne will play the Tigers.
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Harry Grant of the Storm, and the Eels are heading to Las Vegas. Getty
Super League clubs Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards from England will also play each other as part of the triple header.
The NRL has not confirmed what date the season will kick off, although in recent years it has been late February or the start of March.
"Four direct NRL charter flights — two from Sydney and one each from Brisbane and Melbourne — will fly directly to Las Vegas, each themed to participating clubs," the league said in a statement.
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Wests Tigers veteran Api Koroisau reacted to the news on Nine's Today on Wednesday morning.
"Just heard the news yesterday, obviously pretty exciting. Still nine months away but can't wait to get over there," Koroisau said.
"This will be my first time over there. I've heard so many things about it and it looks amazing when you watch it on TV."
