AMERICAN IDOL

Remarkable fan Craig inspires Hull KR on Las Vegas trip

- FROM JOSH McALLISTER in LAS VEGAS

HAVING drawn inspiration from their historic World Club Challenge win over the Brisbane Broncos, Hull KR's greatest source of motivation for this week’s Las Vegas blockbuster is much closer to home.

More than 6,000 Rovers fans have descended on Sin City (inset) for rugby league’s glitziest showpiece, spearheaded by the NRL.

It may be an Aussie event, but it is the presence of KR and Leeds Rhinos, their opponents at the Allegiant Stadium this evening, that has elevated the buildup in the desert.

Everywhere you look, red and white and blue and amber has flooded the famous strip - and among that sea of supporters is one story that has stopped the treble winners and world champions in their tracks.