Does anyone out there know how the commentary rosters go? Is it based on timeslot, location or how big the game is? Me and a mate were discussing and couldnât work it out.
I see Vossy takes the Thursday, Saturday 7:30 and either a Friday or Sunday game?
NRL Hall Of Fame Induction
FOX LEAGUE, on Foxtel, will exclusively broadcast the 2019 National Rugby League Hall of Fame induction LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on Wednesday, August 14.
On Tuesday night Ikin and Kent will also unveil the print journalist, broadcast journalist and administrator Hall of Fame inductees on NRL 360 at 7.30pm.
Then on Wednesday all eyes turn to Sydneyâs Carriageworks with Yvonne Sampson hosting the 2019 NRL Hall of Fame Induction LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX LEAGUE at 8.00pm.
WEDNESDAY
NRL 360 â LEGENDS NIGHT SPECIAL TIME @7.00pm
HOSTS: Ben Ikin & Paul Kent
GUESTS: Billy Moore, Michael Ennis, Lara Pitt and James Hooper
2019 NRL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY LIVE @8.00pm
HOST: Yvonne Sampson
THE MATTY JOHNS PODCAST SPECIAL TIME @9.00pm
HOST: Matty Johns
GUEST: Liverpool legend Craig Johnson
Fox Sports announced yesterday that NRL 360 would increase from three to four nights a week with the addition of Captains Night on Thursday night at 7.30pm AEST, coinciding with the start of this yearâs NRL finals.
happens each year
Sunday Night with Matty Johns is moving to Saturday nights for the rest of the year, to be known as Finals Footy with Matty Johns. Hence, Big League Wrap will air at the earlier time of 6.00pm on Sundays for the finals series.
Yvonne Sampson hosting tonightâs Dally M Awards from the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
Fox League will have its own commentary teams for all three matches on NRL Grand Final day.
Intrust Super State Championship: Newtown v Burleigh (kick off 1.35pm AEDT)
Andrew Voss, Justin Hodges, Brett Finch and Megan Barnard
NRL Holden Womenâs Premiership: Brisbane v St George Illawarra (kick off 4.05pm AEDT)
Matt Russell, Mark Gasnier and Hannah Hollis
NRL Grand Final: Sydney Roosters v Canberra (kick off 7.30pm AEDT, replay on Fox League at 10pm AEDT)
Warren Smith, Greg Alexander and Steve Roach
Downer World Cup Nines 2019
It will be raining tries on FOX LEAGUE, on Foxtel, this week when Sydneyâs Bankwest Stadium hosts the inaugural Downer Rugby League World Cup Nines on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
Twelve countries from around the globe will compete on the menâs side of the draw with Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and England to battle it out for the womenâs title.
FOX LEAGUE will ensure fans donât miss a second of the action with all 28 games over the two days, LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD.
NRL excitement machines Kalyn Ponga, Shaun Johnson, Jason Taumalolo and Maika Sivo and English Super League stars George Williams, Sam Tomkins and Kevin Naiqama will be among the players competing at the tournament.
Coverage begins at 5.50pm AEDT on Friday when FOX LEAGUEâs Yvonne Sampson and former Australian test stars Greg Alexander, Kevin Walters and Braith Anasta combine to preview all the action.
Warren Smith, Andrew Voss and Dan Ginane will be joined in commentary across the two days by a whoâs who of rugby league including Corey Parker, Brett Finch, Steve Roach and Luke Lewis.
FOX LEAGUE analyst Corey Parker said: âYou can guarantee that the action will be fast paced this weekend.
âWhen you look at the squads there are x-factors across the board and there are a host of young guys who will get the chance to prove themselves on the big stage as well.
âWith the addition of bonus zone tries, 20-40 kicks and dropkick conversions, anything could happen.
âIâm looking forward to the womenâs games as well and seeing the likes of Kezie Apps, Ali Brigginshaw and Isabelle Kelly with some extra room to move.â
The Downer Rugby League World Cup Nines is part of Foxtelâs âSummer Fest,â a massive line-up of the hottest entertainment featuring the worldâs best live sport, drama, movies and shows all in the one place this summer.
Is it on free to air
No, itâs on pay TV only.
Thatâs crap I just admit
who covered the aus nz match for fox? and who also did the england tonga match?
Sky did the Tonga vs GB was called by a Dale Husband
Andrew Voss called the the Aus vs NZ game
Wonder if GEM will take commentary from Sky next week or send someone like Matthew Thompson.
Theyâve been using Skyâs coverage recently.
International Super Saturday
Rugby League fans will be spoilt for choice with an international triple-header on FOX LEAGUE, on Foxtel, this weekend.
FOX LEAGUE will ensure fans donât miss a second of the action with all three games, LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD.
Coverage begins at 12.20pm AEDT on Saturday when Samoa, led by Manly Sea Eagles enforcer Marty Taupau, take on a Fijian side boasting NRL stars Suliasi Vunivalu and Viliame Kikau.
New Zealand and the Great Britain Lions will both be looking to put disappointing last start losses behind them when they face-off in the second game at 3.00pm AEDT.
Wayne Bennettâs team will again rely on the Raidersâ English trio Josh Hodgson, John Bateman and Elliot Whitehead while Michael McGuire has recalled Bulldogsâ five-eighth Kieran Foran following New Zealandâs 26-4 loss to Australia last weekend.
Attention then turns to Australia v Tongan Invitational with Matt Shirvington teaming up with former Kangaroos Corey Parker and Greg Alexander and premiership winner Mick Ennis to preview the clash from 4.50pm AEDT.
Warren Smith will then be joined by Steve âBlockerâ Roach and Braith Anasta to call all the action LIVE and ad-break free from 5.40pm AEDT.
FOX LEAGUE analyst Braith Anasta said: âItâs going to be a massive day of Test match footy on FOX LEAGUE.
âI love watching the Pacific Nations like Samoa and Fiji go head-to-head, they play an attractive brand of football and the games are always close.
âThe Great Britain and New Zealand game is a hard one to tip, both sides were disappointing last weekend so you can guarantee both will come out breathing fire this weekend.
âTonga have become the giant killers in these end of season tests and would love nothing more than to add Australia to their list of scalps.
âMal Meningaâs men were clinical against New Zealand last weekend and will be desperate to finish the season off on a high.
âWith Andrew Fafita, Jason Taumalolo and Manu Maâu going up against David Klemmer, Josh Papalii and Payne Haas you can be certain that thereâs going to be plenty of fireworks.â
Saturdayâs international triple-header is part of Foxtelâs âSummer Fest,â a massive line-up of the hottest entertainment featuring the worldâs best live sport, drama, movies and shows all in the one place this summer.
Will Warren Smith and Steve âBlockerâ Roach and Braith Anasta be at Eden Park?
Fox Leagueâs Hannah Hollis married her long-time partner Tom at Jonahâs at Whale Beach in Sydneyâs north in mid November.
Mark Gasnier has quit both Fox Sports and Seven to join Oztag in an administrative role, according to The Sunday Telegraph. Fox Sports have denied the former Dragons star was culled as part of a cutback and will soon announce two high-profile additions to their NRL team.