Five quick hits from Las Vegas: Jillaroos hammer England, Will Kennedy gets ‘ridiculous’ luck, Peter V’Landys’s bizarre comment

The NRL kicked off the 2025 season in Las Vegas for the second year, with Penrith in action at Allegiant Stadium, featuring Xavier Savage’s standout performance scoring two tries and proposing to his partner. The Jillaroos dominated England in a lopsided women’s international match, with Tamika Upton scoring a hat-trick. A horror head knock hospitalized England’s Vicky Whitfield, while Will Kennedy’s lucky plays for Cronulla sparked controversy. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’Landys promoted the game in the US, despite some questionable moments on the microphone.

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