Parramatta will begin their quest to win the Premiership for the first time since 1986 when they take on the Gold Coast at Commbank Stadium in the opening round of the 2022 NRL season.
The draw for next year’s competition was released this morning.
The Eels will kick off the season at home, playing the Titans on Sunday, March 13 at 4.05pm.
Highlights of Parramatta’s draw include:
- A Round 3 showdown with Melbourne at AAMI Park on Saturday, March 26 at 5.30pm.
- The traditional Easter Monday clash against the Wests Tigers at Commbank Stadium on Monday, April 18 at 4pm.
- Two huge Battle of the West clashes against Penrith – first at BlueBet Stadium on Friday, May 6 and then on Friday, July 29 at Commbank Stadium.
- Three straight home games at Commbank Stadium in July against the Warriors, Broncos and Panthers.
- A blockbuster finish to the season against the Storm on Thursday, September 1 at 7.50pm.
“There certainly is a lot to look forward to in 2022,” said NRL CEO Andrew Abdo.
“The draw and the schedule is always an important time of year for a lot of banter, a lot of analysis and a lot of prediction.
“Our draw is particularly complex because there’s a lot of inputs that need to go in to satisfying the outcomes we want to achieve.”
Mr Abdo confirmed a new format for pre-season trials would be announced in the coming weeks.
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