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The 2025 NRL Pre-season Challenge features exciting matches, with the Raiders and Broncos securing impressive victories.

The 2025 NRL Pre-season Challenge kicked off with thrilling matches over the weekend. The Canberra Raiders showcased their strength by defeating the Penrith Panthers 22-16, with young star Ethan Sanders playing a pivotal role in the victory.

On the same day, the Brisbane Broncos, under new coach Michael Maguire, dominated the Burleigh Bears with a convincing 22-0 win, marking a strong start to their pre-season campaign. The Cronulla Sharks faced the New Zealand Warriors, but the score for that match remains unreported.

Looking ahead, the upcoming fixtures include the Newcastle Knights taking on the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys facing the Dolphins on February 14. The following day, the New Zealand Warriors will clash with the Melbourne Storm, while the South Sydney Rabbitohs will meet the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Additionally, the NRL All Stars 2025 matches featuring Indigenous and Maori teams for both men and women are scheduled for February 15 at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.

The competition`s standings are yet to be updated, but the Brisbane Broncos are the defending champions, having clinched the previous Pre-Season Challenge title in 2024 with an impressive performance.

For more details on the matches and fixtures, visit ESPN and Sporting News.

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