{"id":265793,"date":"2025-11-06T04:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T04:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/265793\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T04:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T04:58:11","slug":"world-club-challenge-returns-as-nrl-premiers-brisbane-broncos-schedule-clash-with-super-league-champions-hull-kr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/265793\/","title":{"rendered":"World Club Challenge returns as NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos schedule clash with Super League champions Hull KR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brisbane will take on Hull Kingston Rovers in the World Club Challenge in late February, with the NRL premiers confirming the return of the showpiece event.<\/p>\n

Penrith opted not to play the battle between southern and northern hemisphere champions after winning the NRL title in 2024, but the Broncos have revived the concept.<\/p>\n

They will travel to face the Super League champions at Hull’s MKM Stadium in northern England on February 20 (AEDT).<\/p>\n

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The match has been moved away from Hull KR’s home ground, which only has a capacity of 11,000.<\/p>\n

It has been more than 30 years since the Broncos have won the World Club Challenge, with the fixture marking a significant milestone for Hull KR, who will face an Australian opposition for the first time in 40 years.<\/p>\n

The match will be the third challenge in the past six years, following the Panthers withdrawal last year due to their NRL clash with the Sharks in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The 2020 and 2021 clashes were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

While some NRL coaches have been concerned about adding to their players’ workload, Brisbane coach Michael Maguire felt it would be a good bonding time for the group.<\/p>\n

“It’s a very special opportunity to take a group of players and staff across to the other side of the world to take on the Super League champions,” Maguire said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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“Travelling and sharing this experience together will only build a stronger connection between the group and that will prepare us for what’s ahead in 2026.<\/p>\n

“As a club, we are very motivated to bring the World Club trophy home to Brisbane, just like we did with the NRL and NRLW premierships.”<\/p>\n

The match will give English fans another opportunity to see Reece Walsh in action, with the Broncos superstar dominating with the Kangaroos in the current Ashes series.<\/p>\n

Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin expected a sell-out at the 25,000-seat stadium, saying there were offers from around the world to host the match, but he felt the Robins’ fans should be rewarded.<\/p>\n

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