The NRL released the new fixture, with Cronulla the first team to play in Wollongong since round 15 last, before the entire competition was relocated to Queensland amid COVID restrictions.

St George Illawarra will also play Newcastle in round six, Wests in round eight, Souths in round 15, the Raiders in round 16 and the Gold Coast in round 23 at WIN Stadium.

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Among the other features of the Dragons draw is playing at Belmore Sportsground against Canterbury, a round one clash against the Warriors in Queensland and playing the Roosters at the SCG in July, in addition to the traditional ANZAC Day clash.

The NRL Women's competition, expanded to six teams, will kick off in February.

Round three vs Cronulla-Sutherland: Thursday, March 24 (8.05pm)

Round six vs Newcastle: Sunday, April 17 (4.05pm)

Round eight vs Wests: Sunday, May 1 (4.05pm)

Round 15 vs South Sydney: Thursday, June 16 (7.50pm)

Round 16 vs Canberra: Sunday, July 3 (4.05pm)

Round 23 vs Gold Coast: Sunday, August 21 (2pm)

Round one vs Gold Coast: Sunday, February 27 at Newcastle (12pm)

Round two vs Parramatta: Sunday, March 6 at WIN Stadium (3.40pm)

Round three vs Brisbane: Sunday, March 13 at Parramatta (12pm)

Round four vs Newcastle: Sunday, March 20 at Newcastle (1.45pm)

Round five vs Roosters: Sunday, March 26 at Kogarah (1pm)

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