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ARLC chairman Peter V’landys is reportedly set to extend an invite to US President Donald Trump to attend the NRL’s second Las Vegas extravaganza in March.
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The Warriors and Raiders alongside the Panthers and Sharks will take part in the 2025 season-opening fixtures, once again set to be held at Allegiant Stadium.
Following his second inauguration on Tuesday, the president stamped his mark on America in his first week in the White House with countless executive orders.
But once the dust settles, V’landys is hoping Trump can find time to attend the NRL’s Las Vegas fixtures in what would be a huge publicity boost for worldwide rugby league.
V’landys previously invited Joe Biden who was unable to attend, having personally extended the invite during a dinner at the White House.
“We’d love to have the president there, we will certainly be inviting Mr Trump,” V’landys said to the SMH.
“It would pay dividends because it would generate significant publicity across America and worldwide.
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“It would be worth millions of dollars and provide us the real breakthrough we have been looking for – it would go a long way to putting league on the map.”
V’landys also explained Trump’s attendance in Vegas is a genuine possibility, having a keen interest in contact sports like the UFC.
“It’s not impossible. We know his schedule is hectic, but we also know plenty of people who have ties to him,” he said.
“He also likes going to Vegas, he always attends the UFC there, he has a close relationship with (UFC chief) Dana White, and we have a good relationship with the UFC. It would be a real honour.”
