Rugby League Las Vegas: Rampant Rhinos make life hell for Hull

Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 is primed and ready for lift-off with three huge games set to rock Allegiant Stadium.

We kick off with the showdown of Super League heavyweights Hull KR and Leeds, with Willie Peters' Robins looking to continue a dream run that saw them claim the treble in 2025 and the World Club Challenge crown by defeating the Broncos.

A host of stars including Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Joe Burgess, Maika Sivo and Brodie Croft will have fans at Allegiant Stadium on the edge of their seats as we launch into a massive day of rugby league.

Next up it's Kalyn Ponga's Knights squaring off against Tom Dearden and the Cowboys in a high-octane battle for two valuable competition points and the right to call yourself a Vegas winner just like the Sea Eagles, Roosters, Raiders and Panthers have done in 2024 and '25.

We round a spectacular showcase in Vegas with the Bulldogs and the Dragons, two clubs boasting passionate supporter bases desperate to see their team start 2026 with a win.

The Dogs marched all the way to week two of the finals last year and are primed to go even further this year with Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton and Leo Thompson leading the charge, but the Red V are sure to provide strong opposition.

Follow all the action from Rugby League Las Vegas 2026 on NRL.com's live blog.

Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

56 min: The Jake Connor-Maika Sivo show rolls on at Allegiant Stadium. Connor goes to the air, the ball spills to Lachie Miller and the fullback sends a long ball to the rampant Sivo who completes his first hat-trick for Leeds and the seventh of his career. Connor converts. Leeds 40-0.

51 min: Danny Levi schemes out of dummy half and picks up Brodie Croft who scampers over for his second try of the match. Leeds 34-0.

49 min: Hull KR make some inroads but Brodie Croft is on hand with an acrobatic catch to bring down a chip kick and the Rhinos keep their line intact.

46 min: Some razzle dazzle from the Rhinos finishes with Lachie Miller who kicks ahead and the Robins scramble back to cover up but it's another set for Leeds.

41 min: Lachie Miller puts the kick-off out on the full and Hull KR get an early shot at launching a comeback.

Half-time: A stunning start to the Las Vegas extravaganza from the Leeds Rhinos with a rampaging Maika Sivo coming up with two tries, two line breaks and four tackle breaks as Brad Arthur's men opened up a 28-0 point lead over the Super League premiers. Jake Connor was also sensational for the Rhinos with some brilliant kicking including a 40-20 to set up his team's third try. Hard to see a way back for the Robins who have been blown off the park by the likes of Sivo, Keenan Palasia and Kallum Watkins.

38 min: Lachie Miller crosses for Leeds but James McDonnell is penalised for obstruction in the lead-up and the try is ruled out.

37 min: Mikey Lewis powers into the backfield and picks up Jez Litten and the hooker races away to score but the bunker rules 'no try' for obstruction in the lead-up.

34 min: A short dropout by the Rhinos is taken on the full by Maika Sivo who surges 70 metres down the left flank before being dragged down. The ball is then swung to the right and Brodie Croft sends a long ball to 38-year-old Ryan Hall who crosses for the Rhinos' fifth try. Jake Connor hits the post with the conversion attempt. Leeds 28-0.

29 min: Keenan Palasia powers on to the ball from 10 metres out and uses Jack Broadbent as a speed hump before slamming the ball down for the Rhinos' fourth try. Jake Connor keeps his perfect record intact with the conversion. Leeds 24-0.

28 min: Another error by Jai Whitbread in the ruck hands the ball straight back to the Rhinos inside the red zone.

27 min: A great cover tackle by Tom Davies denies Maika Sivo a hat-trick and the Super League champions come away from their own line.

26 min: Jai Whitbread drops it cold coming out his own end and the Robins are under the pump again.

22 min: On the back of a 40-20 from Jake Connor the Rhinos cross for a third try when Brodie Croft slices through Jai Whitbread to score. Croft now has three tries in three games in the Super League season. Connor adds the extras. Leeds 18-0.

15 min: Sivo has two! A great pass from Ash Handley as he goes to the ground and Jake Connor tips it on to Sivo who steamrolls Tom Davies to dot down in the corner. Connor again bangs it over from touch. Leeds 12-0.

13 min: Mikey Lewis goes to the air and Joe Burgess climbs high but knocks the ball on and the Rhinos come out of trouble.

12 min: A loose offload from Kallum Watkins is spilt by Brodie Croft and the Robins take over 40 metres out from the Rhinos line.

9 min: The Rhinos strike first through Maika Sivo courtesy of a long ball from Jake Connor. A rampaging Sivo powers through a couple of defenders to score right in front of the Rhinos faithful. Connor converts from wide out. Leeds 6-0.

8 min: The Rhinos allow a high ball to bounce and it ends up in the hands of Mikey Lewis who is dragged down 10 metres out and Leeds get possession.

5 min: A superb 40-20 attempt by Mikey Lewis is tapped back into play by Maika Sivo and Ash Handley scrambles back to cover up and it's a Leeds dropout.

2 min: A great set from Hull KR with a deep kick on the end of it and Lachie Miller is swamped just metres out from his own line.

Late Mail

Both sides are unchanged on game day and ready to get it on in front of a raucous crowd at Allegiant Stadium. 

 

 

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