Sean McVay Defends Travel Schedule After Rams Open Season With Loss
The Los Angeles Rams opened their 2026 NFL season with a 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 21, 2026.
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Fred Warner Taunts Sean McVay After 49ers Win Over Rams in Australia
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner posted a taunting Instagram video referencing Sean McVay’s travel comments following a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on…
Fred Warner Says Rams Withered Away in 49ers’ Victory in Melbourne
Warner and teammates credited their decisive victory in the NFL’s first Asia-Pacific game to arriving in Australia a full week early.
De’Zhaun Stribling Avoids Achilles Tear After Ankle Injury in Debut
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling exited his regular-season debut against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, with a left ankle injury, though…
Shanahan and McVay Dismiss Travel Plans as Factor in 49ers Win Over Rams
The NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Australia brought together two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, who arrived via vastly different…
49ers Defeat Rams 27-7 in NFL Australia Opener
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
De’Zhaun Stribling Exits 49ers Opener With Non-Contact Ankle Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling exited Thursday night’s 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, due to a left ankle injury.
49ers Expect Nick Bosa and George Kittle to Play in Week 1 Opener
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle are both on track to play in Thursday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket…
San Francisco 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Admits Time Zone Confusion in Australia
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admits to time zone confusion arriving in Australia for the first NFL regular-season game in the country.
Kyle Shanahan Expects 49ers Fan Takeover in Melbourne
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects a dominant fan turnout at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the NFL’s historic regular-season opener in Australia against the…