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Townsend treated on flight to Vegas for NRL opener

February 25, 2026 · Daily Mail

NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend required medical treatment during a flight to Las Vegas ahead of the NRL season opener.

NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend had a 'scary' medical ordeal while flying to Las Vegas for the NRL season opener. The 35-year-old Cronulla Sharks star had to be treated by a doctor mid-flight.

Townsend was en route to Sin City to watch the Cowboys vs Knights and Bulldogs vs Dragons matches scheduled for Sunday.

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