Double-headers are officially back in vogue, with the NRL scheduling four across the country and in New Zealand next season, including one at ANZ Stadium involving four Sydney clubs.

The NRL had already announced the first round of the 2018 premiership would include two matches at the new Perth Stadium, which could potentially be the first top-level games in any code to be staged at the soon-to-open 60,000-seat venue.

Heading north: Double-headers at Suncorp Stadium have been successful in recent years. Credit:AAP

A Brisbane double header featuring the Broncos and Gold Coast Titans in consecutive matches has been a feature of the competition's draw in recent seasons and not only will it be retained but there will be two further back-to-back games elsewhere.

In round three, South Sydney will take on Manly and Parramatta will play Cronulla at ANZ Stadium while in round five Wests Tigers and the Storm will square off in Auckland before the Warriors host this year's grand finalists North Queensland.