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The Los Angeles Rams finally touched down in Australia about 36 hours before they plan to leave. In between those 15-hour flights they'll attempt to win their NFL season-opening showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.
Kyle Shanahan says unlocking Christian McCaffrey's explosive runs falls on the 49ers offense as San Francisco preps for its Melbourne opener vs the Rams.
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Rams hold lone Melbourne walkthrough at Marvel Stadium before season opener against 49ers
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Rams completed their first and final walkthrough in Melbourne on Thursday at Marvel Stadium, putting the finishing touches on their preparation for a season opener against the San Francisco 49ers barely a day after arriving in Australia.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares the recent development that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is cleared to play tonight in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
Both squads traveled over 7,500 air miles to Melbourne, Australia, to open up the NFL’s 2026 International Series slate.
The 49ers have already participated in several events, and it's hard to get around town without seeing a team billboard or jersey.
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From test cricket marathons to the NFL: Melbourne’s MCG readies for LA Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers
It’s fitting, too, that the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers will be playing their season-opening game Thursday (7:35 p.m. CT, Netflix) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground — known locally as the MCG or, more commonly, just as The G.
‘There’s red everywhere’ one Australian Niners fan told SI. The Rams, in contrast, have made it a short trip.