As the challenge progresses into the second week, fans can look forward to the Newcastle Knights facing the Parramatta Eels on February 14 at McDonald Jones Stadium, followed by the New Zealand Warriors going head-to-head with the Melbourne Storm on February 15 at Go Media Stadium. The action continues in the third week with the Manly Sea Eagles battling the Penrith Panthers on February 21 at Leichhardt Oval, and the Brisbane Broncos squaring off against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on February 22 at Kayo Stadium. Notably, the Melbourne Storm will meet the North Queensland Cowboys on February 23 at Casey Fields, while the Sydney Roosters will take on the Newcastle Knights at Industree Group Stadium on the same day.
Last year`s champions, the Brisbane Broncos, clinched the Pre-Season Challenge title in 2024 by winning both of their matches and accumulating 28 points, narrowly edging out the Sydney Roosters on points differential. Their victories included a dominant 46-20 win over the North Queensland Cowboys and a close 20-14 triumph against the Manly Sea Eagles.
As teams gear up for the upcoming 2025 NRL season, significant changes and high expectations loom. The South Sydney Rabbitohs, under the guidance of coach Wayne Bennett, are determined to improve upon their 11th place finish in 2024, with key players like Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton expected to play pivotal roles in their campaign. For more details on the fixtures and team preparations, check out the 2025 NRL fixtures and insights on team line-ups at ESPN NRL preview.
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