Penrith Panthers to take on Cronulla Sharks in Bathurst

MEDIA RELEASE 29 October 2019

Penrith Panthers will take on the Cronulla Sharks in Bathurst at Carrington Park in Bathurst on Sunday, 10 May.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said he looked forward to our city hosting to another action-packed NRL clash.

“The event builds on our city’s strong reputation as a destination for major sporting events and Council has played a key role in investing in the sporting facilities to ensure they attract premium events such as the NRL” he said.

Each year the Panthers team conducts a range of community engagement activities such as the coaching clinics for children, which are great for the development grassroots rugby league in regional areas. The social benefits from these activities contribute strongly to an inclusive sporting community.

Another benefit is the economic impact of holding the NRL game in Bathurst. In one year it is estimated to have created 6 FTE jobs and $340,000 in household income plus generating an additional $710,000 to the Bathurst economy.

Tickets for the match will be available in December at www.bathurstnrl.com.au

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Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au