LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NRL draw for 2025 is about to be unveiled next week, and while all eyes will be on Magic Round, classic rivalries, and the epic grand final re-matches, there's nothing quite like the anticipation of the Round 1 fixtures.
Here at Zero Tackle, we decided to jump the gun and create the own dream Round 1 matchups.
Already confirmed, the Canberra Raiders will take on the New Zealand Warriors, while the Cronulla Sharks will go head-to-head with the Penrith Panthers in a showdown in Las Vegas to kick off the season ahead of the other teams.
But what about the remaining six games down under? Who will battle it out on the field in the season opener? Stay tuned for the official NRL draw release to find out!