2021 NRL Draw released

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The NRL is set to release the 2021 premiership season draw this Thursday November 26. As news and fixtures come to hand, we'll update you right here!

Thursday 11am: Here it is! The 2021 NRL Premiership Draw:

You can also access the draw in full in our interactive match centre here.

Thursday 9am: We're set for an 11am release of the 2021 draw. Overnight more details of the regional games were revealed:

• R6: Manly v Gold Coast - Mudgee
• R8: Penrith v Manly - Bathurst
• R9: Canberra v Newcastle - Wagga
• R11: Souths v Penrith - Dubbo
• R12: Cronulla v Gold Coast - Coffs
• R23: Wests Tigers v Cronulla - Tamworth

We can also confirm the second NRL Grand Final re-match. As previously reported, the first clash - a Penrith home game - is in Round 3. The Storm will then host the minor premiers at AAMI Park in Round 20.

Wednesday 7:00pm: Correction on ANZAC Day - Tigers v Sea Eagles will be the third game. A report from News Corp has more:

• Round 3: Roosters v Rabbitohs, Panthers v Storm
• Round 4: Knights v Dragons
• Round 5: Warriors v Manly (then return clash in Round 9)
• Round 6: Knights v Sharks
• Round 12: Bulldogs v Panthers
• Round 16 & 24: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
• Round 13: Dragons v Broncos
• Round 17: Roosters v Bulldogs
• Round 22: Dragons v Panthers

Wednesday 3:00pm: The Rabbitohs have confirmed in addition to their Dubbo home game, they'll also host home matches at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, and Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana Waters, as in previous seasons. On top of this, they also clash with the Dragons at Mudgee in the pre-season Charity Shield.

Wednesday 12:30pm: The NRL confirms six regional venues in NSW for 2021 matches:

• Bathurst (Penrith Panthers)
• Wagga Wagga (Canberra Raiders)
• Tamworth (Wests Tigers)
• Dubbo (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
• Mudgee (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
• Coffs Harbour (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)

Read more on NRL.com here.

Wednesday 8am: The News Corp papers have 'leaked' what Round 1 is likely to look like, with the caveat that the fixtures are subject to change before the draw is released in full.

Round 1 of the 2021 #NRL according to the Tele

We're gearing up for a full draw release in the next few days. The below is subject to change as the draw always is heading into release day.

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— LeagueUnlimited.com (@LeagueUnlimited) November 24, 2020

The same article also indicates that in addition to the two traditional ANZAC Day matches (Roosters-Dragons and Storm-Warriors), the Sea Eagles and Bulldogs would also meet on April 25.

Monday 8pm: The Warriors could play clusters of games at their Auckland home in 2021 to ensure they get all 12 home games in at Mt Smart Stadium. While many things are still uncertain about how the 2021 season will play out, the NRL are keen to allow the Warriors to play at home after an arduous 2020. The full SMH report is here.

Saturday 2pm: Fox Sports' Darcie McDonald reports the Titans and Broncos are set to meet in Round 2, providing an early chance for recently departed David Fifita to meet his old club.