Robbie Farah joins cast of Australian Survivor for upcoming television season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Former Wests Tigers dummy half Robbie Farah is set to appear in the next season of Australian Survivor, filmed in Malaysia. The 42-year-old retired NRL star will compete against former Wallaby Adam Ashley-Cooper in a format designed to test the athletic capabilities of different sporting codes. The season features 24 contestants divided into two tribes, competing for a grand prize of $500,000. Farah played over 300 NRL games during his career with the Tigers and South Sydney, while also representing New South Wales in State of Origin and Australia internationally. Beyond his television appearance, Farah continues his involvement in rugby league as an assistant coach for Lebanon. The program is scheduled to air on Channel Ten in early 2027.
- •Robbie Farah will compete in the next season of Australian Survivor.
- •The format features a rivalry between rugby league and rugby union representatives.
- •Farah played over 300 NRL games and won a premiership in 2005.
- •The show offers a $500,000 grand prize and is set to air in early 2027.
- •Farah is also serving as an assistant coach for Lebanon.
- 2:04 AMZero Tackle NRL — Robbie Farah lands surprise role in popular reality TV show
"The 300-game NRL star will represent rugby league in a unique television format.
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