The HOGS ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Tour, presented by Westpac and led by Brad Fittler, have commenced their tour on Friday 7th February starting from Penrith.
The tour will travel to regional New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria to celebrate rugby league in local communities.
Alongside Brad, the likes of Ian Schubert, Petero Civoniceva, Greg Inglis, Yasmin Clydesdale, Georgia Roche, Dale Finucane, Emma Tonegato, Andrew McCullough, Ashton Sims, Teegan Berry, Keele Browne, Grace Kemp and Tara McGrath West, will aim to foster connections between local kids and communities, offering them a chance to play and engage with rugby league.
“The NRL HOGS ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Tour is all about connecting with and celebrating regional communities who are the fabric of our great game,” Fittler said.
“They register to play, watch our NRL & NRLW stars, and contribute so much to Rugby League. This tour is our opportunity to give back to them.
“We’ll ride into town, invite all the juniors out on the field for a community clinic and provide them dinner.
“We’ll visit local businesses in each town, including PCYC Clubs and Westpac branches, connecting with the entire community. I can’t thank our amazing partner Westpac for making this happen again in 2025”
Covering an impressive 7000 kilometres, HOGS will stretch its reach from Rockhampton in Queensland to Albury in New South Wales, and southward to Frankston in Victoria.
The HOGS ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Tour, presented by Westpac is set to roll through more than 18 heartland towns, host over 15 community clinics, connect with 11 PCYC clubs, and make pit stops in local businesses that embody the true spirit of rugby league.
Westpac General Manager of Commercial Banking Shane Howell said: “We are proud to partner with Brad and the HOGS Tour, as it aligns with Westpac’s commitment to supporting and connecting with regional communities.
“By bringing the excitement of NRL to these areas, we aim to foster local pride, inspire the next generation of athletes, and strengthen the ties that bind us all together.
“At Westpac, we believe in the power of sport to bring people together, create lasting memories, and contribute to the growth and wellbeing of regional communities.”
On the playing field, HOGS will create an opportunity for young aspiring kids to test their skills in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
With the support of the NRL game development team, HOGS will deliver various skills, drills, and non-contact games, whilst emphasising the importance of confidence and connection, and promoting Club Rugby League participation in 2025.
The NRL HOGS welcome the Goanna Academy as the selected charity partner for 2025. Led by Greg Inglis, the community clinics in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Shepperton and Broadmeadows, will use Rugby League to deliver informative mental health messaging and forge long-lasting relationships with these communities.
Off the field, the HOGS ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Tour is designed to captivate, motivate, and celebrate the profound connection between Rugby League and the community. Collaborating with PCYC Queensland and PCYC New South Wales, HOGS is set to provide a safe space to engage and empower young people.
HOGS ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Tour Schedule
Route One: February 7th – February 14th
Day 1 | Penrith to Tamworth
Day 2 | Tamworth to Goondiwindi
Day 3 | Goondiwindi to Kingaroy
Day 4 | Kingaroy to Rockhampton
Day 5 | Rockhampton to Bundaberg
Day 6 | Bundaberg to Toowoomba
Day 7 | Toowoomba to Coffs Harbour
Day 8 | Coffs Harbour to ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾
Route Two: February 17th – February 25th
Day 1 | Sydney to Nowra
Day 2 | Nowra to Wagga Wagga
Day 3 | Wagga Wagga to Albury
Day 4 | Albury to Shepparton to Bendigo
Day 5 | Bendigo to Broadmeadows to Torquay
Day 6 | Torquay to Phillip Island to Frankston
Day 7 | Frankston to Eden
Day 8 | Eden to Narooma
Day 9 | Narooma to Sydney
