Dolphins' first NRL game revealed as round 1 fixture of 2023 season leaked
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins will make their NRL debut against the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, March 5.
That's according to a round 1 draw leaked by the Sydney Morning Herald ahead of the full 2023 schedule being released later this week.
Next year's competition will kick off on Thursday, March 2 at Sydney's CommBank Stadium and feature the Eels - the beaten 2022 grand finalists - taking on Melbourne.
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The reigning two-time premiers Panthers kick off their campaign against the Broncos at BlueBet Stadium on the Friday night, following the Warriors hosting the Knights in Auckland.
The full 2023 NRL draw is likely to be released on Thursday.
Panthers players celebrate the 2022 grand final victory. Getty
REPORTED ROUND 1 2023
Thursday, March 2
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium, 8pm
Friday, March 3
Warriors vs Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm
Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos at BlueBet Stadium, 8pm
Saturday, March 4
Manly Sea Eagles vs Canterbury Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval, 3pm
North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 5.30pm
Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at PointsBet Stadium, 7.30pm
Sunday, March 5
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, 4pm
Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval, 6pm
Bye: St George Illawarra Dragons
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