Peter V'landys has declared his intention to introduce rugby league to US President Donald Trump and believes Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary could be introduced as Australia's version of NFL legend Tom Brady.
It comes ahead of four football games taking place at Allegiant Stadium on March 1 local time in Las Vegas.
ARLC President V'landys recently spent time in Sin City, where he attended a lavish Consumer Electronics Show, and is now armed with ideas on how to make the football code a major player on the world stage.
Whether it's inviting President Trump to attend the games in person or promoting Cleary as the world's rugby league poster child, V'Landys is thinking big.
He believes Cleary can be touted as Australia's version of NFL legend Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
“Absolutely, Nathan is a once-in-a-generation player,” V'landys said. News Corporation.
Peter V'landys has declared his intention to present rugby league to US President Donald Trump
The ARLC president believes Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary could introduce himself to Las Vegas locals as Australia's version of NFL legend Tom Brady.
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'He has it all. He is a good human being, his talent is immeasurable.
“It's a deciding factor and a big part of the reason Penrith have won it all over the last four years.”
“He's the perfect guy to get fans in the United States.”
Las Vegas 2.0 promises to be a big event for football fans: in addition to the Panthers, Sharks, Warriors and Raiders launching the 2025 NRL Premiership with a double-header, English Super League clubs Warrington and Wigan will also face off.
V'Landys personally can't wait to watch the women's test match between the Jillaroos and England, which he believes will rock the hosts' socks.
Meanwhile, the NRL has asked pop icon Rick Astley to help promote its hit games in Las Vegas in a move that can only be described as very surprising.
Astley, 58, achieved worldwide fame thanks to his 80s song. Never Gonna Give You Upwhich topped the charts in 25 countries.
He is a die-hard Warrington fan and put out a call to arms for supporters to fly from England to watch the game in person.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is excited by the idea of rugby league dipping its toe into the US sporting market.
“The 2025 Las Vegas event will feature two highly anticipated NRL Premiership matches to open the season, 2024 UK Challenge Cup finalists Wigan and Warrington, and a trial match showcasing some of the world's top players. selected from both hemispheres,” he said recently. .
'We encourage fans to take advantage of the Las Vegas festival experience, a true bucket list item for all rugby league and sports fans.
“Participating teams will now have the opportunity to perform on a world stage with great exposure.”