NRL Season opener this Sunday

February 26, 2026

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Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?

The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!

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Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.

league A group of teams that compete in sports. The soccer league has many teams from different cities.

victory Winning a game or competition. The team celebrated their victory with a big party.

fans People who support a team or player. The fans cheered loudly for their favorite team.

Thinking Question

How do you think playing in Las Vegas might affect the teams?

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