Players from all six English and Australian clubs taking part in Saturday’s triple-header - which kicks off with a Yorkshire derby between Rhinos and Hull KR - attended the event at the huge Resorts World hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The desert city is buzzing ahead of rugby league’s third annual visit as fans throng bars, restaurants and casinos along the strip.
Wednesday’s autograph sessions and fan hub drew hundreds of supporters and up to 10,000 are expected at Thursday’s fan test on Fremont Street. The Yorkshire Evening Post has been out and about meeting supporters ahead of this weekend’s big Betfred Super League showdown. Here’s 19 pictures of Leeds fans in Las Vegas.
Players from all six English and Australian clubs taking part in Saturday’s triple-header - which kicks off with a Yorkshire derby between Rhinos and Hull KR - attended the event at the huge Resorts World hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The desert city is buzzing ahead of rugby league’s third annual visit as fans throng bars, restaurants and casinos along the strip.
Wednesday’s autograph sessions and fan hub drew hundreds of supporters and up to 10,000 are expected at Thursday’s fan test on Fremont Street. The Yorkshire Evening Post has been out and about meeting supporters ahead of this weekend’s big Betfred Super League showdown. Here’s 19 pictures of Leeds fans in Las Vegas.
The Yorkshire Evening Post’s coverage of Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas is in association with Betfred Super League. Saturday’s showdown between Rhinos and Hull KR at Allegiant Stadium is an early highlight of a packed year of club rugby league action which also includes the Challenge Cup final at Wembley on May 30, Magic Weekend’s blockbuster return to Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on July 4-5 and the Super League Grand Final on October 3 at Old Trafford. Experience live Super League. League Hits Different. To guarantee your place, visit Super League | Tickets.
1. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
Fan Richard Lawley with Leeds Rhinos' Jeremiah Mata'utia and Lachie Miller. Photo: Richard Lawley
2. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
Leeds Rhinos' Jarrod O'Connor with his baby son. Photo: Peter Smith
3. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
A Rhinos fan with players Keenan Palasia and Jarrod O'Connor. Photo: Peter Smith
4. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
A young fan meets his Leeds Rhinos heroes. Photo: Peter Smith
5. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
This supporter, seen on the famous Las Vegas Strip, has travelled from Toronto, Canada, to see Saturday's game against Hull KR. Photo: Peter Smith
6. Leeds Rhinos fans in Las Vegas
Leeds Rhinos coach Brad Arthur poses for a picture with two supporters. Photo: Peter Smith