NRL Relocates Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Match to Sydney Due to Cyclone Alfred
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The National Rugby League (NRL) has made the decision to relocate the upcoming match between the Dolphins and South Sydney Rabbitohs from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to CommBank Stadium in Sydney, citing the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on south-east Queensland. The game is still scheduled to take place at 8pm Sydney time (7pm Queensland time) on Friday, March 7. This decision was made to ensure the safety of players, fans, and the community, and the NRL has acknowledged and thanked both teams for their cooperation.
The relocation of the match has resulted in the Round 17 game between the Dolphins and Rabbitohs becoming a Dolphins home fixture. Ticket holders to the original match at Suncorp Stadium will be contacted by the Dolphins with further information regarding their options. The NRL has stated that the welfare of all individuals involved is their top priority when considering the venue change. The match will be played at CommBank Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 30,000, providing a suitable alternative venue for the relocated game.
The impact of Cyclone Alfred is expected to be significant, with forecasts predicting up to 700 millimeters of rain and winds exceeding 130 kilometers per hour in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. The NRL's decision to relocate the match demonstrates their commitment to prioritizing the wellbeing of players, fans, and the community. The league has also announced that they will provide updates and information to ticket holders and fans as soon as possible.
Here are the key details regarding the relocated match:
- Match: Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Time: 8pm Sydney time (7pm Queensland time) on Friday, March 7
- Ticket holder information: The Dolphins will contact ticket holders with further information regarding their options
The relocation of the match is not the only impact of Cyclone Alfred on the sports world, as the AFL has also postponed their opening-round Queensland fixtures. The Dolphins and Rabbitohs match was originally scheduled to take place at Lang Park in Brisbane, but the league made the decision to move it to Sydney due to the severe weather forecast. The match will mark Wayne Bennett's return as head coach of South Sydney, and the team is looking forward to a strong performance despite the venue change.
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