In the 2022 National Rugby League (NRL) season, the South Sydney Rabbitohs lost in the preliminary finals stage to eventual premiers the Penrith Panthers, having battled through earlier finals matches against the Sydney Roosters and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Whilst the Souths’ squad was not reinforced significantly during the 2023 pre-season, young players such as Ben Lovett, Daniel Fifita, Lachlan Ilias, Peter Mamouzelos, Davvy Moale, Blake Taaffe, and Isaiah Tass are sure to be increasingly important to the New South Wales side, especially as the club will be hoping to extend their season into the finals stages yet again, and will therefore need strength in depth. Will the South Sydney Rabbitohs go one better than last year and reach the NRL grand final – and can the team win if they get there?
2023 Squad
Head Coach
Jason Demetriou (AUS)
Backs
Jed Cartwright (AUS)
Campbell Graham (AUS)
Dean Hawkins (AUS)
Lachlan Ilias (AUS)
Alex Johnston (AUS/PNG)
Terrell Kalo Kalo (AUS)
Josiah Karapani (NZ)
Taane Milne (FIJ)
Latrell Mitchell (AUS)
Blake Taaffe (AUS)
Isaiah Tass (AUS)
Leon Te Hau (AUS)
Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson (NZ)
Cody Walker (AUS) “VC”
Forwards
Jai Arrow (AUS)
Thomas Burgess (ENG)
Michael Chee Kam (SAM)
Damien Cook (AUS)
Tallis Duncan (AUS)
Siliva Havili (NZ/TON)
Jacob Host (AUS)
Liam Knight (AUS)
Keaon Koloamatangi (TON)
Ben Lovett (AUS)
Peter Mamouzelos (GRE)
Shaquai Mitchell (AUS)
Davvy Moale (CK)
Cameron Murray (AUS) “C”
Hame Sele (AUS)
Daniel Suluka-Fifita (AUS)
Tevita Tatola (TON)
C = Captain / “VC” = Vice-Captain
2023 Schedule
Like all NRL teams, the South Sydney Rabbitohs will play 24 regular season fixtures in 2023. Of those 24 fixtures, 12 will be played at home, and 12 will be played away. The Souths will play against 8 of their fellow 16 teams twice (once at home, once away), and against the other 8 teams once only. The Souths’ first match of the 2023 season was an away fixture against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on 4 March; the final Rabbitohs match of the regular season will be against the Sydney Roosters, on 1 September, at the Accor Stadium.
You can find the full South Sydney Rabbitohs schedule here.
2023 Rivals
In 2023, the South Sydney Rabbitohs will play against the Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Dolphins, Gold Coast Titans, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Melbourne Storm, Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors, North Queensland Cowboys, Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters, and the Wests Tigers.
The Souths share established rivalries with teams such as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, the St. George Illawarra Dragons, and the Wests Tigers. It is however the club’s feud with the Sydney Roosters which is arguably the most intense, with the rivalry dating back to the foundation of the NRL (then the New South Wales Rugby Football League) in 1908. The Rabbitohs and the Roosters were scheduled to meet twice during the 2023 regular season, with the first match having taken place in March, and the second fixture scheduled for September:
The clubs may also meet in the NRL finals, should they both qualify; in 2022, the clubs met at the second elimination final stage, with the Rabbitohs triumphing 14-30.
2023 NRL Finals
After finishing the 2022 NRL regular season in 7th place, the South Sydney Rabbitohs qualified for the finals, and a second elimination finals tie against bitter rivals the Sydney Roosters. The Souths won that tie 14-30, and advanced to the semifinals, where the club defeated the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-38. In the preliminary finals, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Penrith Panthers faced-off at the Accor Stadium, with the Panthers – the eventual premiers – winning 32-12. Despite failing to win the premiership in 2022, the South Sydney Rabbitohs remains the NRL’s most decorated side, with 21 premierships.
The 2023 NRL finals will take place across 3 consecutive weeks; it begins in early September, following the conclusion of the regular season, and ends with the grand final, which is provisionally scheduled for 1 October. In total, 8 teams qualify for the finals, with each team knocked-out after 1 or 2 losses, depending on where they finished in the NRL table at the end of the regular season. By the end of the 3 weeks of finals matches, only 2 teams will remain – these sides will contest the grand final.
2023 Tickets & Prices
The Accor Stadium in Sydney, where the majority of the Souths’ home matches are played, has a capacity of 82,500 people. During the 2022 season, the club recorded an average home attendance of just under 16,000 – although not all home matches were played at the Accor Stadium. Ticket prices for Rabbitohs fixtures can vary game by game, but adult ticket prices typically start at between AUD $20 and AUD $25, including fees, with the most expensive standard tickets generally costing in the region of AUD $75-85, including fees. The average cost of an adult ticket during the regular season is approximately AUD $38-43, including fees.
Standard Tickets
Standard match tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches at the Accor Stadium are available in several categories:
- General Admission – unreserved seating at the south end of the stadium; typically among the most affordable tickets at South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches
- General Admission – Alcohol-Free – family-friendly section of General Admission seating; typically among the most affordable tickets at South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches
- General Admission – Opposition Fans – General Admission seating for fans of the away side; typically among the most affordable tickets at South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches
- General Admission – Rabbitohs Fans – General Admission seating for some of the Souths’ most raucous fans; typically among the most affordable tickets at South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches
- Burrow Unreserved – a section of east sideline seating, located near the north end of the pitch, for some of the Souths’ liveliest fans
- Silver Reserved – lower tier seating close to the ends of the pitch
- Gold Reserved – lower tier seating located either side of the halfway line
- Gold Reserved – Opposition Fans – Gold category seating for fans of the away side
- Diamond Reserved – lower tier seating located near the halfway line
- Centreline Reserved – upper tier seating located near the halfway line; typically among the most expensive standard tickets at South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches
Premium, Hospitality, & VIP Tickets
Premium seating and hospitality packages for South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches at the Accor Stadium are available to purchase via enquiry. Options include:
- Outdoor Box – stadium box for 8-16 people, with inclusive food and drink, and waiting staff on-hand
- Churchill Club – hospitality club access, with food and drink included, and NRL player meet-and-greets
- Private Suite – stadium suite for up to 20 people, with inclusive food and drink, and waiting staff on-hand
- MG Motor Chairman’s Lounge – hospitality lounge access, with premium food and drink included, and VIP and business personnel meet-and-greets
How to get Cheap Tickets
South Sydney Rabbitohs match tickets can vary in price depending on factors such as the calibre of the opposition team, the venue in which a given match is taking place, and the seating location within the stadium for which the tickets are valid. Matches against successful or famous teams are likely to command higher ticket prices, whilst cheap tickets are more likely to be available for matches against weaker or less illustrious sides. Moreover, ticket prices for games in modern or iconic stadia will usually be higher than those at smaller venues or stadiums with less facilities. Finally, seats with better views, such as those located close to the halfway line, are likely to command higher prices than seats in other areas, for example behind the posts. Koobit compares the prices offered by both primary and secondary sellers, to help you find the perfect ticket at the most affordable price possible.
Where to Buy Tickets
Match tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches can be purchased online, allowing fans to conveniently access ticket sales as soon as they open, and quickly and easily compare prices across a range of stadium sections. Buying tickets online also provides the opportunity to compare prices from a range of sellers. Tickets purchased online can be downloaded and then presented digitally upon arrival.
How to Get to a Game
South Sydney Rabbitohs home matches are mostly played at the Accor Stadium, which is located in close proximity to several of Sydney Olympic Park’s car parks; the venue is also easily accessible via public transport. Visit the Accor Stadium parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an individual event and view the Travel & Parking section.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the South Sydney Rabbitohs page.