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Australia's Josh Addo-Carr celebrates at the end of the Rugby League World Cup final match between Australia and Samoa at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. When deciding whether to try to expand its impact to the United States, Australia's National Rugby League used a distinctly American sport as a model. A doubleheader Saturday night, March 2, 2024, at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, which hosted the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, will be televised nationally in the U.S. on FS1.(AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

Australia’s National Rugby League trying to expand its footprint to the U.S.

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle CJ Okoye reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Okoye’s journey: Chargers defensive lineman from Nigeria records a sack in his first football game

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Des Hasler, coach of the Manly Sea Eagles in Australia's National Rugby League, speaks to media in Sydney, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Seven Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a match because they're unwilling to wear their club's LGBTQ inclusion jersey. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP Image via AP)

Seven rugby league players in Australia refuse pride jersey

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, center, and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield, right, talk to media in Wellington, New Zealand Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. As people in Auckland adjusted to a new lockdown on Monday, health officials said they'd found no evidence the coronavirus had spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

New Zealand Warriors set to play 4 months in Australia

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Josh Mansour of the Panthers, center, and teammates take to the field during an open training session and fan day at Panthers Stadium, Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. The Penrith Panthers will take on The Melbourne Storm in the 2020 NRL Grand Final this Sunday. The final will be played in its regular Olympic stadium location in Sydney, only about 40,000 spectators will be allowed in the 85,000-seat venue because of social distancing regulations and crowd restrictions.(Dan Himbrechts/AAP Image via AP)

Melbourne Storm win National Rugby League grand final

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Rugby league: Sam Burgess, team face probe over allegations

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Sonny Bill Williams of the Sydney Roosters National Rugby League team passes a ball during a training session in Sydney, August 15, 2020. Ex-New Zealand All Blacks star Williams is set to play in the National Rugby League for the first time since 2014 after being included on the Roosters' interchange bench for a Grand Final rematch against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)

Sonny Bill Williams returns to Australian rugby league

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Roosters pick Sonny Bill Williams for NRL comeback v Raiders

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Proctor banned 4 weeks for biting in National Rugby League

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In this July 18, 2020, photo, National Rugby League Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett watches his players during a match in Sydney, Australia. Bennett could face a stint in 14-day quarantine after admitting he ate at a Sydney restaurant on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in a breach of the NRL's COVID-19 quarantine restrictions. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP)

Another Australian sportsman in trouble due to bubble breach

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David Fusitu'a, left, of the Warriors falls to the ground after taking the high ball against Treymain Spry, centre, of the Titans during their National Rugby League match on the Gold Coast, Friday, July 10, 2020. The Warriors club confirmed this week that Fusitu'a, Ken Maumalo, Agnatius Paasi and King Vuniyayawa will leave their team base on July 27 so they can be with their families. The Warriors arrived in Australia on May 3 after being given permission to enter the country despite a general ban on incoming travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)

Road blues a major concern for NRL’s New Zealand Warriors

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

NRL match moves from Melbourne to Sydney over virus fears

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NRL match postponed over coronavirus fears

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An area is set aside to test people arriving before the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League play, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Brisbane, Australia. Two rounds of matches were played in the NRL in March before Australia and New Zealand went into lockdown and closed borders in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Scott Davis/NRL Photos via AP)

NRL’s return has some questionable fever checks

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

A man guards change rooms at the stadium as the Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League resume play without spectators, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Brisbane, Australia. Two rounds of matches were played in the NRL in March before Australia and New Zealand went into lockdown and closed borders in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/John Pye)

High temp sidelines Tedesco in NRL; Te’o signs for Broncos

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Sports broadcaster apologizes for using image of Hitler

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The Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League resume play without spectators, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Brisbane, Australia. Two rounds of matches were played in the NRL in March before Australia and New Zealand went into lockdown and closed borders in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)

Some feel-good moments as rugby league returns in Australia

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

The Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League resume play without spectators, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Brisbane, Australia. Two rounds of matches were played in the NRL in March before Australia and New Zealand went into lockdown and closed borders in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)

Full contact: Aussie rugby league back after 2-month break

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Aussie doctors say NRL aim for July 1 spectators ‘absurd’

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Players from the New Zealand Warriors of the National Rugby League arrive at the airport in Tamworth, Australia, Sunday, May 3, 2020. After a 14-day isolation period during which they'll be able to train at Tamworth in the northwestern part of the state, they'll likely move down to the Central Coast north of Sydney and play most of their matches in that area once the planned resumption of the season on May 28. (Darren Pateman/AAP Image via AP)

Rugby league hits vaccine roadblock on May 28 return to play

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press