The National Rugby League has released the 2021 Telstra Premiership schedule, which celebrates returning to traditions, giving fans back their favourite and fiercest rivalries in the best time slots.
The 2021 Premiership kicks off on Thursday, March 11, with Premiers Melbourne Storm hosting a home game at AAMI Park for the first time since Round three in 2020. The Storm will take on Preliminary Finalists South Sydney Rabbitohs in a blockbuster opening round.
The revitalised Dragons take on their closest rivals the Cronulla Sharks on Sunday, March 14-at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium-which is now both clubs Sydney home base.
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the St George District Rugby League Club. The first item of celebration is the new heritage jersey, based on the 'blood and bandages' design that St George wore in their early years.
The Dragons will wear this jersey in the Round 9 clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.