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The All Stars.
FOR THE FIRST TIME....
CommBank hosts All Stars UGBY League’s big matches are heading back to NSW with the NRL All Stars match set to take place in Sydney for the first time. The 2022 NRL Harvey Norman All Stars match will be played at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, February 12. The event will feature the women’s and men’s Indigenous and Maori teams, along with the Indigenous and Maori touch football teams. NSW Minister for Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the fixture will have a wonderful new home in Western Sydney, the heartland of rugby league and multicultural Australia. “Sydney is the birthplace of rugby league in Australia and without doubt the greatest Rugby League city in the world, so hosting the NRL All Stars here just feels right,” Mr Ayres said. “Bringing the very best Indigenous and Maori players – both men and women – together at CommBank Stadium will spark a mighty battle for cultural
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and national honour, played in the best possible spirit, providing an epic show for spectators. “We are committed to securing significant sporting events like the NRL All Stars that resonate with the wider community while also playing a vital role in driving our state’s visitor economy.” Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the event will bring communities together through their shared love of sport. “Parramatta‘s CommBank Stadium is an outstanding location to showcase athletes honouring their culture and sport, bringing the best of rugby league to NSW,” Mrs Ward said. NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo said: “All Stars has grown incredibly since 2010 and bringing the event to Sydney was always one of the missing ingredients.” Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, December 1 beginning with NRL Club Ticketed Members at 9am (AEDT), NRL Account Holders at 10am (AEDT) and General Public at 2pm (AEDT).
Experience NRL in the tropical Top End HE Parramatta Eels will take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Darwin’s TIO Stadium on April 30, 2022, with tickets to go on sale from Friday 10 December. This includes 1,000 Early Bird tickets available until the allocation is exhausted. Each year the Eels journey north to bring elite sport to the Northern Territory, and provide an opportunity for interstate fans to follow them and combine the game with a unique Territory experience. The game is part of a long-running partnership between the Northern Territory Government and the Parramatta Eels, and is delivered by the Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). NTMEC CEO Tim Watsford said the game is the perfect excuse for anyone wanting to explore the Territory. “With so many incredible and unique things to see and do, the Territory is typically one of those bucket-list destinations that people dream about visiting,” he said. “For NRL fans, now is the time to make that dream a reality and combine your love of the sport with a truly memorable Territory trip. “World Heritage National Parks, fishing for a legendary barra in pristine waters, enjoying a heli pub tour, jet-skiing across
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Darwin Harbour, swimming with crocodiles, scenic flights over tumbling waterfalls or Uluru, camel riding in the Red Centre – this is just the start of what’s possible in the Territory. Combined with the chance to watch your team win, it’s the perfect trip.”
Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson said the team is looking forward to returning to the Territory. “The countdown is on for the 2022 season, and the team is ready and excited to play in front of our home crowd in Darwin,”
he said. “We really appreciate the local fans who always show up to support us, and we’re certain the atmosphere will be amazing for our big game against the Cowboys.” Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com.au.
