History will be made on February 20, 2010, when the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos clash in a pre-season National Rugby League trial match at the spiritual home of rugby union in Queensland, Ballymore Stadium.
This historic clash will also provide the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) with valuable support, as the Souths Logan Magpies will be donating a percentage of gate receipts to the charity. PCFA is the national body for prostate cancer in Australia and for the past 13 years has been trying to raise the awareness and dangers of prostate cancer in men.
Normally shared only with soccer, Brisbane’s Ballymore Stadium will host a rugby league extravaganza, with full strength Raiders and Broncos squads looking to fine tune their 2010 preparations.
Hosted by current Queensland Cup Club Champions, the Souths Logan Magpies, the night will showcase a double header of rugby league matches from 6pm.
Ballymore has been the home of Queensland rugby since the QRU took over the ground in 1966, with historical records indicating that only QRL sanctioned amateur rugby league tournaments played there previously. In recent years however, Ballymore Stadium has turned into a multi-purpose sports venue, with the Brisbane Roar and various visiting sporting teams training on the internationally acclaimed venue.
Tickets for the match go on sale on December 2 through www.ticketek.com.au