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The NRL 2025 season kicked off in Las Vegas, featuring thrilling matchups and significant player movements.

The NRL 2025 season launched with a thrilling double-header in Las Vegas, featuring the Canberra Raiders facing off against the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium. The atmosphere was electric, with around 10,000 fans in attendance, creating a vibe likened to a "grand final on steroids." Following this exciting opener, the defending premiers, the Penrith Panthers, took on the Cronulla Sharks, setting the stage for an unforgettable season ahead.

Back in Australia, the Sydney Roosters are gearing up to host the Brisbane Broncos in a highly anticipated clash, marking Michael Maguire`s debut as Broncos coach. The Wests Tigers will kick off their new era under Jarome Luai at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, while Wayne Bennett`s South Sydney Rabbitohs are set to travel to Queensland to face the Dolphins. Other notable Round 1 matchups include the Canterbury Bulldogs against the St George Illawarra Dragons, the Manly Sea Eagles versus the North Queensland Cowboys, and the Melbourne Storm taking on the Parramatta Eels.

As the NRL live ladder for 2025 shows all teams level on 0 points, significant player movements have also made headlines, including Ben Hunt`s return to the Broncos and Zac Lomax`s switch from the Dragons to the Eels. The league`s expansion into international markets, starting with Las Vegas, has generated considerable excitement, with further global opportunities on the horizon.

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