The Easter Monday match is held annually on the

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holiday in Australia between the

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and

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. It is generally played at

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, however Parramatta home matches were held at

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from 2019.

Background

The match has traditionally drawn large crowds, including selling out the opening of the new Western Sydney Stadium, where the Parramatta club defeated the

by a record-breaking 51–6. No event was held in

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due to the season being suspended due to the

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Head to head

Results

References

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