Peter V’landys eyes Hong Kong for Global Round expansion as NRL World theme park plans advance

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys is expected to meet officials at the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium on Friday as he looks to expand Global Round in 2028, with Japan also mentioned as a possible future host. V’landys has also been in China with NRL officials sourcing technology and equipment for NRL World, a planned rugby league theme park in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The concept is designed to engage young fans through gaming, merchandise, coaching clinics and watch parties, and the NRL already has a site and designs in place.

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