World Club Challenge Returns as Broncos Confirm Trip to England
Brisbane Broncos will face Hull Kingston Rovers in the World Club Challenge on February 20 (AEDT), marking the return of rugby league’s international showcase event. The NRL premiers confirmed their participation against the Super League champions, reigniting a tradition that has been held only three times in the past six years.
Penrith, last year’s NRL champion, declined to compete after their 2024 title win, leaving room for Brisbane to restore the cross-hemisphere contest. The match will take place at Hull’s MKM Stadium instead of Hull KR’s home ground, which seats just 11,000 spectators.
Historic Encounter
The meeting represents more than three decades since Brisbane last won the World Club Challenge. For Hull Kingston Rovers, it is a major milestone—their first face-off with an Australian side in 40 years.
“The match between the champions of the NRL and the Super League has happened only three times in the past six years.”
This year's challenge highlights a renewed effort to celebrate the rivalry between rugby league’s southern and northern hemisphere champions, promising a night of global competition and high anticipation.
Match Details
- Date: February 20, 2025 (AEDT)
- Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull, England
- Teams: Brisbane Broncos vs Hull Kingston Rovers
Author’s Summary
Brisbane's February clash with Hull KR revives the World Club Challenge, restoring a prestigious rugby league tradition absent in recent years.