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The 2024 NRL schedule will begin on February 16 with the annual All Stars clashes to take place in Townsville.
The governing body on Friday announced the pre-season calendar, which features the blockbuster Indigenous vs Maori games in the north Queensland heat.
“After a successful match in New Zealand in 2023, All Stars returns to Townsville to kick off the 2024 season,” NRL boss Andrew Abdo said.
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“The full week of community engagement, education and cultural activities is unique and unrivalled in sport.
“There is no better way to celebrate the start of our season.”
Both the women’s and men’s All Stars games will be broadcast live on Nine and 9Now.
Follow the showpiece representative weekend in Townsville, the official NRL pre-season tournament will be held from Thursday February 15 to Sunday February 25.
The pre-season challenge feature games in Christchurch, Mackay, Queanbeyan, Mudgee, and Sunshine Coast, including three double-headers.
The Sea Eagles won this year’s pre-season challenge.
The NRL season proper will kick off with the historic double-header in Las Vegas in March.
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