Matt Peet: Wigan Warriors boss says trophies cannot be only reflection of success

March’s trip to the United States runs alongside England’s women facing Australia, and two NRL games during a bumper day of rugby league at NFL side Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium home.

The event means that the World Club Challenge will not take place in 2025, with efforts being poured into the trip to showcase the sport to an American audience.

Wigan’s tussle against the Wire takes place eight days after they face Hull FC on 21 February and eight days before they face Huddersfield on 9 March.

Despite the tight turnaround and the 10,000-mile round trip, Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski believes it is a worthy endeavour.

“We can continue doing nothing and wake up every February and wonder if things are going to change or we can do something about it. So we’ve tried to do something about it,” he told BBC Radio Manchester.

“We might be a little tired after the trip to Vegas but we can’t just keep wondering and keep expecting and asking the question why the dial hasn’t changed, we’ve got to do something about it.

“It’s captured the imagination of our fans and Warrington’s fans. We’re looking forward to it immensely. I personally don’t see any downsides to it at this moment in time, it’s an opportunity to showcase the sport alongside the premier competition in the world which is the NRL.”