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Can't beat this moment in Kobe's last game. #KobeFarewell #KobeRIP ♥️

NRL is on track for a record TV rights deal worth $4B+ as ratings and crowds hit historic highs. 25M viewers tuned into the opening month of 2026, attendances are up nearly 20%, and more than 700,000 fans have already gone through the gates across the first four rounds. “We’re setting more records - it just shows when the game is united, what we can do,” Peter V’landys said. The ARLC is now negotiating with multiple broadcasters and expects a new deal within the next 2–3 months. (Code Sports @badel_cmail ) Full link: codesports.com.au/nrl/nrl-boasts…

@codesportsau Sadly it's on a massive decline . I feel more people talk about the Wahs than they do SR

They’ve sacked an All Blacks coach mid-contract for the first time, made a loss on broadcast revenue, junior participation is down as rugby league makes a raid, and they’re still without a CEO five months after Mark Robinson resigned. From the outside, it appears New Zealand Rugby is imploding. Jamie Pandaram investigates what the future holds for the almighty All Blacks. STORY ▶️ bit.ly/41bCIfK

@NoShins81 @NRL @AFL How did the AFL blowout go. Any better? I watched both. Don't worry mate , you get blow outs from time to time . Same in the 80,90s and 00s

Another blowout score in the @NRL Was trying to give #PVLBall another chance But it’s just not entertaining. Back to watching the @AFL I go. #NRL #NRLDolphinsManly

@ChristypDoran Rugby in Australia is dead. It's not a great product in comparison to its competition. Then the Muppets in the hierarchy locked it behind a paywall so there's zero chance of growth.

Rugby Australia is wasting its golden decade. It needs to get on the front foot and start selling a dream again 👉🏼theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-un…

@NatMartin30 .50c public transport fares in Brisbane plus free if you have a ticket.

Genuinely praying for people outside the footy industry bubble to realise Thursday night is a purely TV product and a fucking terrible night to go to the football, especially at a time when petrol costs 2.50 a litre. Who cares what the crowd is?

@austadiums AFL are the benchmark . NRL growth is impressive though , going from strength to strength post covid

A few weeks into the 2026 footy season, we compare AFL and NRL crowds... AFL's crowds are down on last year, but are still well ahead of the NRL's, which are up on last year (comparing to the same period last year). Who's dominating? Tell us your thoughts...

@footyindustryAU 492k for NRL, 353k for AFL

Sunday #AuSportTV updates #AFL Power/Bombres Seven 353k Mel 130k Adl 64k Per 45k Syd/Bri 22k Eagles/Roos Per 122k #NRL Eels/Dragons Syd 167k Bri 83k Mel/Adl/Per 36k Data: VOZ/Mediaspy

@footyindustryAU These are the correct numbers folks . Must be a typo

@OBBY001 In all fairness he just needed to spruik the TV numbers , didn't need to raise crowds . However that's what PVL is good at , he knows Andrew Dillion is on the nose in AFL circles and continues pot shots that make mainstream media .

Yesterday I posted the AFL total crowd from the weekend @ 383,644 and the rugby league crowd @ 177,834 I asked the Q - How will PVL spin this one? Didn’t have to wait long - here it is ⬇️

We’ve already seen a number of articles and radio discussions about which code reigns supreme after Vlandys made some remarks on the matter in Vegas. Heres our more extensive version. footyindustry.com/index.php/2026…

@ZacBailey14 @9NewsSyd I'll be storming the pitch and so will others . Police ain't going to fine 3000 ppl . Be a paperwork nightmare for the police .

LATEST - Fans WON’T be allowed on-field AFTER Friday’s match if Alex Johnston breaks the all-time try scoring record. The NRL will host a post-match ceremony but Venues NSW don’t want the Allianz Stadium playing surface damaged. Sydney FC plays there next Tuesday. @9NewsSyd

Reminiscing about the Rugby League Takeover of Vegas . What a great week it was. #nrl #rugbyleague #nrlvegas

The Rugby League Takeover Parties in Las Vegas🔥. 🏉Wednesday 8pm-11pm 🏉Friday 3pm -6pm 🏉Friday 8pm -11pm The Home of Rugby League @ Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery. Incl- Open bar, draft beer , house wine and basic spirits + Jack Daniels Range tiltedkiltlv.ticketspice.com/rugby-league #nrl

@James_Smailes There will be over 500 hull KR fans at the Rugby league party at Stadium Swim alone .

Looks like there'll be over 10,000 UK supporters heading to Las Vegas again. Great support for Rovers and the Rhinos. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/las-vegas…

@AndrewVossy @SENLeague @FOXNRL

Tilted Kilt pub the "Home of Rugby League" in Las Vegas. Will be the place to be all week long . Some great specials too. Can't wait to have a few beers with fans from all teams . #nrllasvegas #nrl #superleague

Massive crowd expected for the Rugby League Takeover at @stadiumswim on Thursday 26th Feb 1-4pm. Wigan vs Leigh live on the big screen with an open bar and DJ . #nrl #nrlvegas #nrllasvegas #rugbyleague

@leedsrhinos Surely you lads are coming to the Rugby League takeover of Stadium Swim .

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@RLBarrieMc10 @leedsrhinos @hullkrofficial @NRL @SuperLeague Get the lads to this . Rhinos fans going to take over . Wigan vs Leigh live on the big screen too

Excited and proud to say I’ll be there @leedsrhinos v @hullkrofficial. Massive stage. Huge opportunity. Time to show Vegas and the @NRL what @SuperLeague brings to the table. 🎲🌍🏉

@nrllasvegas Hell yes ... See you in Vegas . Can't wait for Stadium Swim Rugby League party

26.02.26 #NRL #LasVegas #Vegas #RugbyLeague #StadiumSwim #Takeover