The draw for Round 1 of the 2022 NRL season has been revealed.
The reigning premiers, Penrith, will kick off next year by hosting Manly at Bluebet Stadium on Thursday, March 10.
The clash pits Nathan Cleary – the Dally M and Clive Churchill Medallist – against superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic, and against opposing State of Origin halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.
The following night, on March 11, Adam Reynolds will go up against his beloved South Sydney for the first time when his Broncos take on the Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium.
The full 2022 NRL draw is expected to be released in coming days.
ROUND 1, 2022
Thursday, March 10
Panthers vs Sea Eagles, 8.05pm at Bluebet Stadium
Friday, March 11
Raiders vs Sharks, 6pm at GIO Stadium
Broncos vs Rabbitohs, 8.05pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium
Saturday, March 12
Roosters vs Knights, 3pm at SCG
Warriors vs Dragons, 5.30pm (AEST) at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Tigers vs Storm, 7.35pm at CommBank Stadium
Sunday, March 13
Eels vs Titans, 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium
Cowboys vs Bulldogs, 6.15pm (AEDT) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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