#127: Is the Las Vegas fixture attracting enough Americans? + Halifax Panthers return and Super League injury crisis

About this episode

The episode discusses the Las Vegas fixture's success, the Halifax Panthers' return, and the Super League injury crisis.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the NRL x Super League Las Vegas event. They discuss whether the crowd of just over 45,000 was a success, whether the games are drawing in American audiences, and what can be done to improve the event next year. They also celebrate the Halifax Panthers' return to the Championship this weekend after their liquidation last month. The hosts also address a wave of injuri...

People in this episode

Hosts: Martyn Sadler, Jake Kearnan

Topics covered

• Las Vegas fixture
• Halifax Panthers
• Super League
• injury crisis
• American audiences

Keywords

• Las Vegas
• Halifax Panthers
• Super League
• NRL
• injuries
• American audience
• rugby

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Halifax Panthers

Places: Las Vegas

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