The National Rugby League has announced an unprecedented number of double-headers and regional games for next season, as well as a standalone weekend for State of Origin II, in their full 2018 fixture reveal this morning.
The season is set to kick off on Thursday, March 8 with a clash between the Dragons and Broncos at Kogarah’s UOW Jubilee Oval. Gosford will host two NRL matches as part of the competition’s push into more regional areas, with Bathurst, Cairns, Tamworth, Toowoomba, Mudgee and Gladstone all set to host one premiership game each.
The NRL also promised 11 teams would feature in free-to-air matches at least ten times.
All times AEDT
Date & Time | Venue | Home | Away |
Thu. Mar 8, 7:50pm | UOW Jubilee Oval | Dragons | Brisbane Broncos |
Fri. Mar 9, 6:00pm | McDonald Jones Stadium | Knights | Sea Eagles |
Fri. Mar 9, 7:50pm | 1300SMILES Stadium | Cowboys | Sharks |
Sat. Mar 10, 4:30pm | ANZ Stadium | Tigers | Roosters |
Sat. Mar 10, 7:00pm | Perth Stadium | Rabbitohs | Warriors |
Sat. Mar 10, 9:00pm | Perth Stadium | Bulldogs | Storm |
Sun. Mar 11, 4:10pm | Panthers Stadium | Panthers | Eels |
Sun. Mar 11, 6:30pm | Cbus Super Stadium | Titans | Raiders |
The full 2018 NRL draw can be found HERE