VEGAS TRIP IS LOOKING 'DAM GOOD

KR off to Sin City & chief exec can't wait

- BY DAVE CRAVEN Rugby League Correspondent X@DCravenRL

CHIEF executive Paul Lakin won Hull KR's bid for Las Vegas and admitted: "It'll be like Amsterdam on steroids!

Table-toppers Rovers have been chosen, along with Leeds, to play in Sin City on February 28 next year.

As part of the NRL's season launch, they will follow Wigan and Warrington's lead after that pair featured in Super League's first-ever game in the USA in March. St Helens, Hull and Huddersfield had also expressed an interest to head Stateside in 2026.

But ambitious Rovers and eight-time champions Rhinos have got the nod to follow in the footsteps of this year’s huge success.

"We're really excited and it’s a fantastic opportunity for us," said Lakin (right).

"First of all, Wigan and Warrington have created this chance.