Broncos vs Raiders Trial Match

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.

NRL COMES TO BALLYMORE

Game to Support Men's Health

Tickets are selling fast for the history making pre-season clash between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canberra Raiders at the spiritual home of Queensland rugby union, Ballymore Stadium.

Hosted by current Queensland Cup Club Champions, the Souths Logan Magpies, the night will showcase a double header of rugby league matches from 6pm.

This will be Brisbane's only chance to see two full-scale NRL squads compete ahead of the 2010 National Rugby League season, with the night marking the first occasion that rugby league has been played at the ground since 1966.

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.

The Broncos Matt Britt & the Raiders Dane Tilse get ready for action

Photo: Scott's Shotz Photography

Queensland and Northern Territory State Manager for the PCFA, Mr Graeme Higgs,

"PCFA is honoured and humbled to be the charity of choice for this historic occasion, and would like to thank the Souths Logan Magpies for their generosity and this wonderful opportunity," said Mr Higgs.

"The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia believes that this partnership will aid us in convincing men of all ages to have regular conversations with their doctor's about their health."

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.

LOCATION

Ballymore Stadium, Clyde Road, Herston

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale now via all Ticketek outlets and online.

ticketek.com.au

• Adults - $22
• Students/Concessions - $15
• Family Pass - $59 (2 Adults, 2 Children)

TRANSPORT

Public transport is strongly recommended.

For information and Timetable enquiries call 13 12 30 or visit translink.com.au

To Ballymore:

3 buses travelling every 15 minutes from Metro Car Park, Butterfield Street, Herston to Ballymore - 4pm to 7.15pm

4 buses travelling every 15 minutes from Stop 125 at Roma Street (opposite the Police Headquarters) to Ballymore - 5pm to 7.15pm

From Ballymore:

3 buses to Metro Car Park every 15 minutes - 9.30pm to 10.30pm

4 buses to Stop 125, Roma Street every 15 minutes - 9.30pm to 10.30pm

Directions:

Butterfield St near the ground (from Fagan St) will be closed to all private vehicles. Franklin, Ballymore, Picot, Dunsmore and Ricardo Streets will be no parking zones on match days. Dunsmore Street will also be closed off at the Clyde Rd intersection. Coming from the western or southern suburbs, the only access will be via Herston, Scott and Clyde Road.

Parking at the venue is limited. Cost is $10.