Grammy Award winning megastar Keith Urban will headline the pre-match entertainment at the 2016 National Rugby League Grand Final at ANZ Stadium.

Uurban’s current album, ‘RIPCORD’, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album chart and spent 15 weeks in the Top 10.

It is a win for the NRL over the AFL in the grand final entertainment stakes again with Vance Joy and The Living End announced for the Melbourne Cricket Ground event.

It comes after Cold Chisel rocked the NRL’s big day last year.

“Performing at the most important Rugby League game of the year is going to be fantastic and I can’t wait to share my music with the fans in the stadium and watching at home. I’ll be giving it everything I’ve got before the players do the same on the field,” Urban said.

Grammy Award-winner Richie Sambora, member of legendary rock band Bon Jovi, will be joined on stage for a special performance with Aussie guitarist Orianthi.

“These are three of the greatest musicians and guitarists currently touring the world and to have them on the same set will be nothing short of spectacular,” NRL Head of Commercial Andrew Abdo said.

“This will be a fantastic show involving an extensive pyrotechnics and lighting display coupled with a tribute to some of the best Grand Final moments as part of our #historyhappens theme.

“This will set the scene fittingly for the most important match of the season.

“In addition to the performance we will also be honouring the 2016 retiring players, including current finalists Corey Parker and Michael Ennis.”