As rugby league prepares for a history-making trip to Las Vegas, BBC Sport looks at why the sport is trying to crack a formidable US market.

The National Rugby League (NRL) has descended upon Las Vegas for the second year in a row as the code attempts to put its best foot forward on the international stage.The pilgrimage to Sin City is part of a long-term agreement that will see NRL double-headers hosted at Allegiant Stadium.

Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025 will be bigger, bolder and better, with more games, more teams, more nations and more opportunities for travelling supporters to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.