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The success of the Las Vegas season-opener has prompted the NRL to consider launching its season at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium from 2029.

The NRL are locked into playing the opening round fixtures in Las Vegas until at least 2028 but the incredible scenes in Sin City has the NRL convinced it has found the right formula to launch its season each year.

The governing body believes hosting the season-opening double header in a major city is the correct blueprint going forward and is considering shifting the event to London in the hope of re-engaging with a market that is becoming increasingly disengaged with the sport.

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The list of potential targets in the post-Las Vegas era also include other major United States cities like Miami and New York City.

INTEREST IN TAYLAN MAY

Which Sydney NRL club has made enquiries with the suspended Taylan May about his fitness and condition ahead of his court appearance next month?

May is due to front court on March 10 after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence offences against his partner in April last year.

The club, in a bid to protect themselves, will deny their interest until after the case is heard to avoid any public scrutiny given the sensitivity and serious nature of the matter in front of the courts.

The domestic violence allegations occurred during his time at the Penrith Panthers, resulting in him being banned from playing in the NRL under the governing body’s no-fault stand-down policy.

The Panthers later served him with two breach notices; incidents referenced included swearing on social media, a video post showing May as the passenger in a car driving 96km/h in a school zone and allegations he punched a woman in the face and leg.

The Panthers moved to sack May but later agreed to provide him with a confidential pay-out after a lengthy legal battle over perceived wrongful dismissal.

Read the full Chammas in Vegas column here.