WHAT'S ON

No Billy Slater, no worries for the Melbourne Storm, who remain one of the benchmark sides of the competition after a decade of dominance in the NRL.

Beaten grand finalists last year, the Storm still remain one of the biggest dangers in the competition, with ageless skipper Cameron Smith and brilliant Queenslander Cameron Munster leading a lethal playing roster orchestrated by master coach Craig Bellamy.

But the Titans’ recent form against the Storm shows that the Gold Coast is ready to go toe-to-toe with any team in the competition.

The last time these two teams met at Cbus Super Stadium, in Round 24 last year, the Titans gave the Storm a mighty fright – leading 8-0 late in the match.

But the experience and guile of Slater and Munster saw the Storm sneak home for a 10-8 win.

The Titans of 2019 will be ready to make sure they don’t let another golden opportunity slip, and show that they can match it with the best teams in the NRL.

Don’t forget we have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on QR Trains and Translink bus services.

Curtain Raiser Matches - NRL Touch Premiership Gold Coast Titans vs Parramatta Eels in Men's and Women's divisions.

Gates Open: 11:55am
Women's Titans v Eels Touch Football Curtain Raiser: 12:03pm
Men's Titans v Eels Touch Football Curtain Raiser: 12:43pm
NRL Kick Off: 2:05pm
 

Grudge matches don’t get any bigger than this Big Brother v Little Brother derby between southeast Queensland rivals Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Always one of the biggest games on the Cbus Super Stadium calendar, this match is guaranteed to deliver a great atmosphere as these “friendly” rivals turn on the fireworks in Round 19.

The Titans and Broncos split the honours in their two matches last season, with the Titans delivering a surprise belting to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in April, before Brisbane returned the favour to the Gold Coast at Cbus Super Stadium later in the year.

All eyes will be on the Broncos to see how they adjust to life without Wayne Bennett, with new coach Anthony Seibold keen to make his mark on a Brisbane club that is becoming impatient for an overdue title.

But they will have to get past the Titans first, with the new-look Gold Coast team determined to defend their patch and prove that the powerbase among the Queensland-based NRL clubs has shifted forever.

Gold Coast fans, we need you with us! Grab your ticket and get behind your team.

Don’t forget we have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on QR Trains and Translink bus services.

Gates Open: 2:50pm.
Gold Coast Titans Physical Disability Team vs Preston Campbell Invitational Physical Disability Team: 3:00pm.
Deadly Choices Invitational: 3:30pm.
NRL Kick Off: 5:30pm.

We all know what happens when a snake gets backed into a corner, but what about an Eel?

Despite Parramatta’s season of disaster in 2018, this is looming as one of the danger games for the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium in 2019. The Eels, one of the pre-season title favourites, imploded last season to finish at the bottom of the ladder.

But with the addition of key playing personnel, and the guidance of astute coach Brad Arthur, the NRL’s “other” blue-and-golds will be on a revenge mission this season.

Despite their poor season last year, the Eels were still dangerous enough to toss the Titans in their one and only match-up – a disappointing 28-12 loss for the Gold Coast in Sydney.

It was a hammer blow for the Titans’ season, and has not been forgotten. The Gold Coast boys will be looking to return the favour when the Eels come to town in Round 22.

Don’t forget we have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on QR Trains and Translink bus services.

Gates Open: 3:50pm.
U16 SEQ Girls Grand Final Curtain Raiser: 3:55pm.
NRL Kick Off: 6:00pm.

The Dragons proved to be a revelation last season, finally exploding the myth about them being late-season chokers and establishing themselves as one of the true powerhouses of the NRL premiership.

As usual, the Dragons had an electric start to the year, but when their form and results started to slide late in the season, many were quick to write them off as a genuine premiership threat.

That criticism needed a rethink however when the Dragons belted the Broncos 48-18 in the first week of the NRL finals at Suncorp Stadium in a boilover no one saw coming.

The Dragons will be looking to build on that reputation in 2019, and will be riding on one of the most potent attacking combinations in the competition with former Eel Corey Norman joining Ben Hunt and Gareth Widdop in the Red V this season.

Don’t forget we have dedicated seating bays available for opposition fans, and every ticket includes free public transport on QR Trains and Translink bus services.

Gates Open: 5:00pm.
U10s Curtain Raiser: 5:05pm.
Women's Invitational Curtain Raiser: 6:00pm.
NRL Kick Off: 7:30pm.