Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos take rugby league to Las Vegas
The Battle of Yorkshire heads to Allegiant Stadium in an international showcase
Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos face off in the Battle of Yorkshire today, marking a significant milestone for rugby league as the Super League match takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The event is part of a major initiative to expand the sport's international appeal, with Hull KR representing this ambition by playing one of the three big fixtures scheduled in Las Vegas.
Carl Douglas is from Hedon Travel - they've been taking fans oversees for 40 years, he said:
"It's another thing that puts Hull on the map for positive reasons. We're in the business generally of putting smiles on people's faces, but when it's something like this, it's just got that extra edge because it's probably never going to happen again or certainly in the foreseeable future.
"We've been taking hundreds and hundreds of fans every year across to those games. With one of the local teams being involved this year, it's been huge for us. It's just a really exciting time for rugby and for the city."