Australian rugby league takes over Allegiant Stadium — PHOTOS

A rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs takes place during the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

Rabbitohs fans celebrate a try during the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

A fan waves her hat during a rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs during the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

A Sea Eagles fan celebrates a try during a rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs at the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

A Sea Eagles fan gets pumped up during a rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs at the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

Fans get animated during a rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs at the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

The Sea Eagles score a try as fans celebrate during a rugby match between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs at the NRL Telstra Premiership season opening game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter

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