Prize cash for issues like operating metres and most tries may very well be on provide as a part of the NRL’s revamped pre-season for 2023.
The particulars of the Pre-Season Challenge haven’t been finalised, however the two-week extravaganza has been locked in, with Super League champions St Helens to make the journey to Australia for the occasion.
The English champions will face the Dragons on February 11 in Wollongong earlier than they tackle Penrith within the World Club Challenge the next Saturday at BlueBet Stadium.
Watch each match of the Rugby League World Cup LIVE & Exclusive to Fox Sports, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >
FULL 2023 NRL DRAW: Every spherical, each recreation and who your membership performs twice
GRUDGE MATCHES: Seibold’s brutal Broncos return as Panthers out for Ricky revenge
Both matches might be on Fox League, as will all 18 pre-season fixtures as golf equipment take a look at out mixtures and unleash stars of the long run.
There might be two double-headers in Gosford, whereas Belmore will even host back-to-back matches on February 19.
Cash prizes haven’t been locked in for the fortnight of footy, however an announcement is anticipated to be made quickly that can verify gamers and groups will obtain cash in the event that they lead sure stats classes throughout the 2 weeks.
February 11 shapes as the largest day of the pre-season, with the All Stars heading to New Zealand for the primary time.
The ladies’s and males’s matches are set to be performed within the afternoon (AEDT), which suggests there gained’t be any clashes when the Eels tackle Penrith later that night.
2023 NRL PRE-SEASON CHALLENGE FIXTURES (AEDT occasions)
THURSDAY, FEBUARY 9
Warriors vs Tigers, Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm
FRIDAY, FEB 10
Knights v Sharks, Central Coast Stadium, 5.55pm
Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium, 8pm
SATURDAY, FEB 11
Eels vs Panthers, BlueBet Stadium, 6pm
Dragons v St Helens, WIN Stadium, 8.05pm
SUNDAY, FEB 12
Storm vs Roosters, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong, 1.50pm
Raiders vs Bulldogs, Ack Weyman Oval, Moruya, 3.55pm
Cowboys vs Dolphins, Barlow Park, Cairns, 6pm
Broncos vs Titans, Sunshine Coast Stadium, 8.05pm
FRIDAY, FEB 17
Knights vs Eels, Central Coast Stadium. 5.55pm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium. 8pm
SATURDAY, FEB 18
Dragons vs Rabbitohs, Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee, 3.30pm
Panthers vs St Helens, BlueBet Stadium, 6pm (World Club Challenge)
Broncos vs Cowboys, Sunshine Coast Stadium, 8.10pm
SUNDAY, FEB 19
Warriors vs Storm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, 12.50pm
Tigers v Raiders, Belmore Sportsground, 2.55pm
Bulldogs v Sharks, Belmore Sportsground, 5pm
Dolphins vs Titans, Moreton Daily Stadium, 7.05pm
ALL-STARS
SATURDAY, Feb 11
Women’s match, Rotorua International Stadium, 1.45pm
Men match, Rotorua International Stadium, 3.45pm