This year, the rugby league’s expansion into Las Vegas has encountered a rocky beginning, as the anticipated match between Greece and the USA has been called off due to concerns for player safety.
Initially scheduled to commence at 1pm (AEDT) and live-streamed to fans, the match faced delays owing to lighting complications at Silverbowl Park.
After nearly two hours of waiting, officials ultimately had to cancel the event, leaving players from both sides in limbo.
The scene at Silverbowl Park in Las Vegas for the Greece vs USA match. Twitter
A statement on X confirmed, “The USA vs Greece match has been cancelled due to player safety concerns stemming from lighting issues at Silverbowl Park.”
Technicians from Clarke County were unable to resolve the issue.”
The match was expected to showcase several lower-grade players from Australia, who had travelled to Vegas for this unique opportunity.
Former NRL star Daniel Vidot was also slated to play for the USA, having spent recent years abroad pursuing a professional wrestling career.
At this point, there’s no word on whether the match will be rescheduled or not.
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