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NRL 2025 opened in Las Vegas with Manly defeating Souths and Sydney Roosters edging Brisbane.

The NRL 2025 season launched with a historic double-header at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. In the opening match, the Manly Sea Eagles triumphed over the South Sydney Rabbitohs with a score of 36-24. Daly Cherry-Evans was the standout performer for Manly, scoring two tries and converting four goals. Latrell Mitchell shone for Souths, crossing the line twice despite the loss.

The second match featured a defensive showdown where the Sydney Roosters narrowly defeated the Brisbane Broncos 20-10. James Tedesco was instrumental for the Roosters, scoring two tries, while Reece Walsh provided a crucial try assist for Brisbane. The event attracted a crowd of 40,746, marking a significant moment for rugby league`s expansion into the American market.

Looking ahead, the Penrith Panthers are set to face the Cronulla Sharks in another exciting matchup as part of the quadruple-header. Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named a formidable lineup, including Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai, aiming to kick off their premiership defense strongly. The Sharks, led by Nicho Hynes and Dale Finucane, will look to overcome the absence of star recruit Addin Fonua-Blake due to injury. Additionally, the Canberra Raiders will clash with the New Zealand Warriors, both teams eager to make a strong start to their 2025 campaigns.

NRL and rugby league enthusiasts are in for an action-packed season ahead.

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