UPDATE, September 13: This is simply the best news – that a performance from Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will headline the entertainment at this year's NRL and NRLW Grand Final.
Tina Turner has long been uniquely associated with the game of rugby league – her song 'Simply the Best' has been an NRL catchcry for decades – and it's been 30 years since Tina Turner’s famous performance at the 1993 NRL Grand Final. What a way to mark this, with the cast of the smash-hit musical bringing Tina's music back to Rugby League’s biggest stage.
“Thirty years on, Tina Turner’s 1993 performance remains one of the great Grand Final moments," says NRL CEO Andrew Abdo. "This collaboration is a perfect way for Rugby League to pay tribute to Tina and everything she did for our game, and it will be a special moment for fans amongst the outstanding entertainment on offer on Grand Final day.”
Featuring iconic songs including 'Simply the Best', 'Nutbush' and 'Proud Mary', Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, which is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney, tells the story of Tina's life. It has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards).
If you want to get in on the Grand Final action, head over here.
And read on to find out more about the NRL and NRLW Grand Final...
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The 2023 NRL (men's) and NRLW (women's) Premiership Grand Finals will both take place at Accor Stadium at Olympic Park on Sunday, October 1.
The Grand Final is the pinnacle of both the NRL and NRLW Premiership, after huge seasons. Don't know much about the women's competition? If not, we've got a crash course, here.
The men's and women's sporting events weren't always combined – now, you get two big shows for the price of one. It's the biggest annual finals sporting event on the NSW calendar, and there's nothing like watching it live – so it's a must-do event for any Sydneysider at least once in their lives, as well as for visitors to Sydney.
Get in quick, grab your tickets for the NRL & NRLW Grand Finals over here.
