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Clubs come together to launch inaugural Gadhu Gathering

On August 17, Wests Tigers will host NRL and NRLW matches at the inaugural Gadhu Gathering; a new marquee event on the rugby league calendar.

Over three days (August 15-17), Allianz Stadium will be the venue, as teams across Sydney help celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

A range of cultural performances, entertainment and fan zones are also in store for those in attendance.

Wests Tigers players Heath Mason and Tallara Bamblett were in attendance at the Gadhu Gathering launch on Monday.
Wests Tigers players Heath Mason and Tallara Bamblett were in attendance at the Gadhu Gathering launch on Monday.

The word ‘gadhu’ refers to a large body of water such as the ocean in the Indigenous Dharawal language, with the name symbolising the gathering of communities to celebrate a shared passion for rugby league and culture.

On the final day of Gadhu Gathering 2025, the Wests Tigers NRL side takes on the Sea Eagles, with our NRLW team to face the Dragons.

This season's Indigenous Jerseys will be worn in these fixtures. The playing strips were designed by six young Indigenous athletes from the southwest of Sydney and reflects on their sporting journeys, experiences and dreams.

Gadhu Gathering’s opening match on Friday night (August 15) sees the Roosters and Bulldogs face off, while the Rabbitohs play the Eels on Saturday (August 16).

Redfern All Blacks vs La Perouse United will also go head-to-head on the Saturday.

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson praised the Gadhu Gathering concept.

“The Wests Tigers are privileged to be a part of this great event,” said Richardson.

“It is a wonderful display of teamwork and coming together from the three clubs, the NRL and Venues NSW.”

We look forward to being a part of this great weekend and celebrating the Indigenous culture.

Shane Richardson Wests Tigers CEO

Wests Tigers Full Season, Elite & Platinum Members will receive a ticket as part of their membership, however, if you hold a Reserved seated Membership, you will have to redeem your ticket for this match. 

Click here for our guide on how to redeem your Wests Tigers Flexi Member tickets in 2025.

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Gadhu Gathering Schedule

ALLIANZ STADIUM

Friday, August 15NRL: Roosters vs Bulldogs

Saturday, August 16NRL: Rabbitohs vs Eels NSWRL: Redfern All Blacks vs La Perouse United

Sunday, August 17NRLW: Wests Tigers vs Dragons + NRL: Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles

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Acknowledgement of Country

Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.

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