St Helens’ clash with second NRL side down under confirmed along with important details
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 24/09/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Grand Final - St Helens v Leeds Rhinos - Old Trafford, Manchester, England - St Helens's Mark Percival (c) is congratulated by Joe Batchelor & Morgan Knowles on scoring a try against Leeds.
St Helens’ participation in the World Club Challenge against Penrith Panthers in Australia on 18th February was confirmed last night.
The game will kick off at 7am UK time and be shown on Channel 4.
However, that will only be Saints’ second game in Australia. Their first fixture, which sees them take on St George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday 11th February at WIN Stadium has also been confirmed.
According to Fox League there will be huge cash incentives as part of this “Pre-season Challenge” but the details of which haven’t been confirmed as of yet.
Both St Helens’ games will be shown on Fox League in Australia, it is unclear if their game against St George will be available to watch in the UK.
2023 NRL PRE-SEASON CHALLENGE FIXTURES:
THURSDAY, FEBUARY 9
Warriors vs Tigers, Mt Smart Stadium
FRIDAY, FEB 10
Knights v Sharks, Central Coast Stadium
Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium
SATURDAY, FEB 11
Eels vs Panthers, BlueBet Stadium
Dragons v St Helens, WIN Stadium
SUNDAY, FEB 12
Storm vs Tigers, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Raiders vs Bulldogs, Ack Weyman Oval, Moruya
Cowboys vs Dolphins, Barlow Park, Cairns
Broncos vs Titans, Sunshine Coast Stadium
FRIDAY, FEB 17
Knights vs Eels, Central Coast Stadium
Roosters vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium
SATURDAY, FEB 18
Dragons vs Rabbitohs, Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee
Panthers vs St Helens, BlueBet Stadium (World Club Challenge)
Broncos vs Cowboys, Sunshine Coast Stadium
SUNDAY, FEB 19
Warriors vs Storm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Tigers v Raiders, Belmore Sportsground
Bulldogs v Sharks, Belmore Sportsground
Dolphins vs Titans, Moreton Daily Stadium