Australian Ruby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys spoke to Fox in the US, pleading with the US President to attend the NRL’s season launch in Las Vegas in two weeks.
It’s the second year now the league has chosen to launch the season in the US, as part of a bid to attract new overseas audiences via streaming platforms.
V’Landys said on Fox, “Mr. President, we want to introduce you to the toughest game on Earth, Rugby League in the world, Sport and Entertainment Capital, Las Vegas. We know you love physical, tough contact sports. There’s no sport more brutal than rugby league.“
The New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders will play the first game on March 2nd, a Sunday for us at 11am at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
It’s speculated Trump has been making himself known at many sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.
V’landys said Trump attending the launch would give NRL the “breakthrough” they need to put league on the map.
“As you know Mr President, the US has a trade surplus with Australia, one of the rare countries. You attending will balance this out a bit. Hope to see you at Allegance stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday March 1,” V’landys said.
Former President Joe Biden was invited to last years games, however he politely declined.
Trump is yet to respond to the invitation.
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