NSWRL Grand Final day: COVID rules, tickets, game day schedule, teams
One of the strangest seasons in President’s Cup, the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership and the Sydney Shield is about to end. Here’s how Grand Final day will work, COVID rules, how to buy tickets and what you can and cannot do.
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It is the biggest day of the year for one of the strangest rugby league seasons in history - the NSWRL Grand Final gala day for three major competitions - Presidents Cup, the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership and the Sydney Shield.
The day will begin with the Sydney Shield decider, followed by the women’s Grand Final and then the President’s Cup finale.
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But as the matches will be played while coronavirus restrictions are still in place, there are some important things you need to know before heading out to the game.
TICKETS
The NSWRL announced on Sunday tickets are now on sale for the big day out at Bankwest.
Fans are being urged to pre-purchase their ticket, which are limited due to COVID-19 and start from as little as $5.
THE VENUE
Bankwest Stadium.
Information on how to get the stadium HERE
THE MATCH SCHEDULE
10.30am: Gates open
11am: Sydney Shield: Ryde-Eastwood Hawks (1) vs Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks (2)
1.15pm: Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership: Central Coast Roosters (1) vs North Sydney Bears (3)
3.30pm: Presidents Cup: Maitland Pickers (1) vs Glebe-Burwood Wolves (2)
THE PRESIDENT’S CUP
A fierce battle is expected between minor premiers, Maitland Pickers, and the famous Glebe-Burwood Wolves.
The Pickers booked their spot by beating the Hills District Bulls 16-14 in Maitland.
The Wolves defeated the North Sydney Bears 26-6 at Leichhardt to advance into the final.
HARVEY NORMAN NSW WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP
The Central Coast Roosters are minor premiers and secured their spot in the season decider with a thrilling 13-12 victory over the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
The North Sydney Bears then beat the Sharks 16-10 at Leichhardt on the weekend to advance into the decider.
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THE SYDNEY SHIELD
Defending premiers Ryde-Eastwood Hawks will meet the Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks on Sunday.
The Hawks beat the Helensburgh Tigers 24-12 to win their spot.
The Sharks beat the Belrose Eagles 32-12 top advance.
COVID-19 SAFE RECOMMENDATIONS
#STAY HOME if you are sick, feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone awaiting COVID-19 test results.
#Maintain social distancing of 1.5m with people outside of your party.
#Mobile ticketing will be in use. You must share your tickets with the group or party coming with you before you arrive.
#Be aware the Stadium is cashless, with tap and go the only way to go;
#Arrive early & limit bags where possible.
#Only use the row that has been designated to you on your event ticket and socially distance by leaving 2 seats between you and the people outside of your party;
#While in the venue please remain seated at all times unless buying food and beverage or using the bathrooms;
#Consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time. If you’re planning to catch public transport visit transportnsw.info for the latest travel advice;
#If you and / or anyone in your group are a resident of a COVID hotspot (such as Victoria, overseas) or have been in a COVID-19 hotspot (such as Victoria/overseas) in the last 14 days or have visited any of the venues listed on the NSW Health website here, in the designated time periods you will not be permitted to attend events in the stadium at this time;