The Queensland Reds have locked in a pre-season match with the NSW Waratahs for February 2022 in Roma.
The contest will headline the '2022 Santos Festival of Rugby' in the region, with the inaugural event held in Narrabri earlier in the year.
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“We’re looking forward to once again being involved with this high-quality event," QRU CEO David Hanham said in a statement.
“It’s great we can bring this celebration of Rugby to regional Queensland next year and we can’t wait to experience the country hospitality throughout our stay in Roma.
"This has become a flagship event in the Rugby calendar and we look forward to making it even better than last year.
“Following the success of our ‘Reds to Regions’ visits over the past two years, the two-day event will further our connection with country communities across this great state and we thank our major partner Santos, Maranoa Regional Council and also the New South Wales Rugby Union for making this festival possible.”
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Having won the 'Santos Cup' earlier in the year, NSW Waratahs CEO Paul Doorn echoes his Queensland counterpart as they look to grow support for the game.
"The Santos Festival of Rugby is a fantastic event for country Rugby and something we’re really excited to continue to be involved in," he added.
“Last season’s event in Narrabri was a huge success and provided the Waratahs with a great opportunity to connect with the Rugby heartland of country New South Wales and the players to get a pre-season hit-out against our oldest rivals.
“Whilst we maintain a fierce rivalry on the field, we’re so pleased to be working with the Reds and Santos on this great initiative to foster the growth of our great game.”
