The Brisbane Broncos will embark on a historic 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership season, with games scheduled in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The Broncos home season begins against the Rabbitohs in Round 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Milton.
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Vegas opener sets stage for homecoming blockbusters
The Broncos will face the Sydney Roosters in Las Vegas in the “main event” season opener double header on March 2. They will make history as one of just two NRL sides to play in Australia, New Zealand and the United States in one season
After a bye week, Brisbane will welcome fellow USA travellers the South Sydney Rabbitohs on March 14. The Broncos then travel to Penrith for a Grand Final rematch before the Queensland XXXX Derby against the Cowboys on March 29 — with the game being a tribute to legend Carl Webb.
Opens 2024 ‘Battle’ against Dolphins at home
The Broncos’ first three home games conclude with a bang when they host the Dolphins on April 12 for the first “Battle of Brisbane” matchup of 2024. This rivalry will be put on hold after Round 6, as the Queensland foes will not meet again until the penultimate round of the regular season.
To add fuel to the fire, Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler will now suit up for the Dolphins after joining them in the offseason. Both will aim to prove themselves against their ex-club, while former teammates are eager to show the Farnworth and Flegler what they’re missing.
Reynolds re-signs through 2025
In other news, the Broncos have just secured a major coup with star halfback and team captain Adam Reynolds inking a one-year extension through 2025.
The veteran playmaker will finish his illustrious career in Brisbane at age 35 after re-upping his contract prior to the 2024 Vegas opener.
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Friday Night Lights and strong home stretch
The Broncos are scheduled for the most Friday night home games in 2024, with five Friday night matches set for Suncorp Stadium.
They will also play most of their last ten matches in Queensland, with just one out-of-state trip to Newcastle scheduled during the run home. See their full schedule here.
Published 24-February-2024