The first game of the annual Mario Fenech Cup played out between the North Sydney Bears and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, also a 2023 NSW Cup Grand Final rematch, will pay tribute to the career of the former Bears and Rabbitohs forward.

Forget about Las Vegas and Bris Vegas, because the two greatest rugby league grounds on the planet are right here in Sydney, Henson Park and North Sydney Oval, and the Beer Footy Food Festival will be at both this season.

Fans can purchase Tickets online at www.beerfootyfood.com

Beer Footy and Food Festival Founder, Matt Rule, said: “With the NRL taking all teams to Brisbane for Magic Round, North Sydney Oval will be the only place footy fans can watch their teams live. Sydney’s most notable teams will be represented plus three of the great foundation clubs in the Norths Sydney Bears, Newtown Jets and Wests Magpies across six games.

“We’ve curated a list of 20 of the best local brewers to quench the driest of thirsts and satisfy the most particular of beer drinkers. At no other game can you get a choice of beers as big as the Beer Footy and Food Festival, add to that selection of the best local street food and plenty of activities for the kids and there will be something there to keep all age groups happy.”

“Watching rugby league on a Sunday afternoon at North Sydney Oval was a Sydney pastime and this is the perfect opportunity to step back in time and experience footy as it once was.”