Sep 10, 2026 – 8.00pmMore than 20 million Americans are expected to watch Friday’s historic National Football League clash in Melbourne between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editor, Melbourne bureau chiefPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership.Fetching latest articles
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