After a couple of days rehab the Brothers are back in full training in preparation for Fridays showdown against the RAN Tridents. This match will be a curtain raiser for the NRL Fixture between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Parramatta Eels and is part of the Australian national Anzac Day commemorations. The Manly club have posted on socials that there are less than 1000 tickets left for this fixture with the gates opening at 5:15 (local) ahead of the revised kick off time of 5:45. Prior to kick off the national Anthems will be performed by Marni Edmonds from the RAN Band. This is going to be some occasion and a big crowd is expected to be in the 4 Pines early doors to make the most of this unique event.

Both teams suffered defeats over the weekend, the Brothers going down by two points to Coogee Dolphins whilst the Tridents lost by the same margin to the NSW Fire and Rescue service. This will be the 8th time the two sides have met since the first meeting in 2002, RNRL have four wins to the RAN three so it all to play for. The ‘home’ side has proved victorious over the years however the Brothers are determined to change this and maintain the recent dominance of the fixture with the three wins in England in 2018.

The Tridents have penned this preview of the game which RNRL fully support:-
In what is expected to be a thrilling display of athleticism and pride, the Navy Rugby League ‘ Tridents’ are set to face off against the formidable Royal Navy on April 26th at 4 Pines Stadium in Brookvale in a NRL Curtain Raiser to the Manly vs Parramatta game. This highly anticipated match promises to deliver an evening of intense competition and camaraderie, showcasing the best of military sportsmanship on the Rugby League field. Both teams have been honing their skills and strategies for this exciting encounter, making it a showdown not to be missed. The Tridents team will be aiming to secure a decisive victory on home turf. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy team will undoubtedly bring their A-game, eager to demonstrate their prowess in this challenging away fixture. 4 Pines Stadium, a renowned venue for sporting events, will provide the perfect backdrop for this clash and supporters are encouraged to come out in force to witness the thrilling action firsthand.

“This match is a highlight of our season,” remarked LCdr Jamie McCue of RAN Rugby League. “We’ve been training hard and are ready to showcase our skills against a tough opponent like the Royal Navy. It’s always a special occasion when these two teams meet.”

It will coincide with NRL’s Anzac Day round in which will be much more than just a match as this will preclude a service to remember and commemorate those who fought and served for our country in war and peace. . Don’t miss out on what promises to be a thrilling afternoon of rugby league action. Come and be part of the excitement at 4 Pines Stadium as your Navy Rugby League team battles it out with the Royal Navy in a match that’s sure to leave spectators on the edge of their seats!

RN Head Coach Darren Bamford will be looking closely at his squad over the next couple of days to select his 20 man squad for the game. The match will be played over 35 minutes per half and the coaches can use unlimited subs from the named squads.

As above the game is kicking off at 5:45 pm local time which will be 08:45 UK time, we will be posting updates throughout the game on our X account https://twitter.com/RoyalNavyRLThis will be a very special occasion for the touring party especially the players possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity, good luck guys.