Sportsbet marks 10 years supporting Beanie Round

Sportsbet will mark its tenth consecutive year of support for the Mark Hughes Foundation during the 2026 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round this weekend.

Since the partnership began in 2017, Sportsbet has contributed more than $600,000 to the Foundation's work funding brain cancer research, supporting patients and families, and raising awareness of the disease.

Sportsbet will again donate $1,000 for every try scored during Beanie Round from 25 to 28 June.

"We're incredibly grateful for Sportsbet's ongoing support of the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. To have them standing alongside us for a tenth year is a testament to their genuine commitment to helping tackle brain cancer," said Mark Hughes, founder of the Mark Hughes Foundation.

"We're incredibly grateful for Sportsbet's ongoing support of the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. To have them standing alongside us for a tenth year is a testament to their genuine commitment to helping tackle brain cancer"

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"Their $1,000 donation for every try scored is a fantastic way to engage fans and the rugby league community, turning every four-pointer into vital funding for research, patient support and awareness.

"We're proud to continue this partnership and so thankful for their contribution to our mission of beating brain cancer."

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo also praised Sportsbet's contribution.

"Sportsbet has long been a great supporter of the Mark Hughes Foundation," Abdo said.

"Sportsbet has long been a great supporter of the Mark Hughes Foundation"

"Over 10 years, Sportsbet has donated more than $600,000 to the cause and is making a real difference in the fight against brain cancer."

Sportsbet CEO Doug Brown said Beanie Round was a powerful example of rugby league coming together behind an important cause.

"Beanie Round is one of those moments where rugby league shows its best," Brown said. "It brings clubs, fans, players and partners together behind a cause that supports many families, and we're proud to play our part."