NRL grand final to be played in Sydney, ending NSW and Queensland battle for event
by Mike Hytner from World news | The Guardian on (#62MG1)
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This year's NRL grand final will be played in New South Wales after the Australian Rugby League Commission confirmed October's showpiece event will be held at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
But the long-term location of the match remains uncertain, with ARLC chair, Peter V'landys, touting a Super Bowl-style concept, where the game could be taken around the country to the highest bidder.
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