Fox Sports

[JohnsonTV]

Full-On Footy Tour 2018

News Corp Australia will combine the power of its television network, newspapers and websites to launch the NRL and AFL seasons by undertaking a regional roadshow across three states showcasing its top footy commentators and columnists, launching this month.

NRL icons Matty Johns, Gorden Tallis, Justin Hodges, Michael Ennis, Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh along with League Life hosts Lara Pitt, Jess Yates and Hannah Hollis will visit Queensland and New South Wales fans on the NRL tour.

Some of AFL’s biggest names, including Jonathan Brown, Dermott Brereton, Nick Riewoldt, Garry Lyon, Jason Dunstall, David King and Paul Roos will join FOX FOOTY’s Sarah Jones and Kelli Underwood to hit the Victorian roads for the AFL tour.

Plus some of the leading footy writers from The Daily Telegraph in NSW, The Townsville Bulletin, Cairns Post and Sunshine Coast Daily in QLD, and the Herald Sun and Geelong Advertiser will join the tour.

Each Sportsman’s Night will feature a number of the footy stars and journalists for an evening talking footy!

Sportsman’s Night dates
QUEENSLAND AND NEW SOUTH WALES
Newcastle
Tuesday February 20 7.00pm
NEX – The Extra

Wollongong
Wednesday February 21 7.00pm
Cabbage Tree Hotel

Bathurst
Thursday February 22 7.00pm
Bathurst Panthers

Cairns
Wednesday February 28 7.00pm
The Jack Hotel

Townsville
Thursday March 1 7.00pm
The Brewery

Sunshine Coast
Friday March 2 7.00pm
Nambour RSL

VICTORIA
Geelong
Thursday March 8 7.00pm
TBC

Ballarat
Tuesday March 13 7.00pm
The Sporting Globe

Bendigo
Wednesday March 14 7.00pm
Quality Resort All Seasons

Melbourne
Thursday March 15 6.30pm
Flying Duck Hotel

Go to the Full-On Footy Tour page and follow the links to register.

[littlegezzybear]

@JohnsonTV

Plus some of the leading footy writers from The Daily Telegraph in NSW

Phil Rothfield demoted to a nameless ‘leading footy writer’?

Is the Sportsman’s Night a plug for News Corp’s racing paper The Sportsman, I wonder.

[JohnsonTV]

Gillette T20 International Series

Three pool games, plus the Final LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel

Australia, New Zealand and England cross the ditch for the New Zealand leg of the Gillette T20 International Series from tomorrow (February 13), and FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will be the only place to watch the action unfold LIVE.

Australia has already booked their spot in the Final on February 21, following an impressive, undefeated run in the Australian leg of the series.

The Final, plus the three remaining pool clashes will be broadcast LIVE, in HD and only on FOX SPORTS.

The action continues tomorrow, when New Zealand take on England, before Australia face their final pool clash against the Black Caps on Friday (February 16).

And with Foxtel’s new streaming service, Foxtel Now, fans can be signed up and streaming all the action LIVE within minutes. To try two weeks for free, go to www.getfoxsports.com.au.

Former Australian cricket Captain and FOX SPORTS commentator, Allan Border will feature in an expert commentary team to guide viewers through the action.

Border will be joined in the commentary box by former England captain Nasser Hussain and former English all-rounder David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, along with a selection of Kiwi cricketing legends including Ian Smith, Simon Doull, Craig Cumming, Scott Styris and Mark Richardson.

FOX SPORTS is EXCLUSIVELY available on Foxtel.

FOX SPORTS’ BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Tue 13 Feb: New Zealand v England, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 505
Fri 16 Feb: New Zealand v Australia, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 505
Sun 18 Feb: New Zealand v England, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 505
Wed 21 Feb: Final, Australia v TBA, LIVE at 4.30pm on FOX SPORTS 507
*Times listed as AEDT

[JohnsonTV]

The 2018 Supercars season was launched at Sydney’s Moore Park on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday). Fox Sports used the event to announce that panel show Inside Supercars had been renamed Supercars Trackside. It will move from Wednesday to Thursdays and be taken on location from the Fox Sports studios in Sydney to Supercars events. There will also be a Sunday episode of Supercars Trackside wrapping each race weekend, once the regular telecast is complete.
http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/fox-sports-announces-new-supercars-shows/?sf182189361=1

[JohnsonTV]

New Look Super Rugby Returns Live On Fox Sports

Every game EXCLUSIVELY LIVE, with no ad-breaks during play and in HD on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel
Super Rugby: Kick & Chase season premiere on Wednesday (February 21) in new timeslot of 7.30pm EDT
Brand new Super Saturday launches February 24
#somethingSuper

The 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season launches this weekend, and FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will be the only place to watch every game LIVE, with no ad-breaks during play and in HD.

Super Rugby returns to a 15-team, three conference model in 2018, with the Waratahs, Reds, Brumbies and Rebels all featuring in the Australian conference alongside Japan’s Sunwolves.

The re-vamped competition will feature more Australian derbies, with local rivalries once again coming to the fore.

Round 1 kicked off this weekend, with a South African only round. A LIVE, ad-break free during play and HD double header kicked off from midnight on Sunday (February 18), with the Stormers at home to the Jaguares, before the Lions clash with the Sharks.

The Australian teams take to the field in Round 2, with the Rebels in action against the Reds on February 23, before the Sunwolves clash with the Brumbies and the Waratahs host the Stormers the following day.

FOX SPORTS will complement its unrivalled on-field coverage with the best entertainment and analysis.

Super Rugby: Kick & Chase returns in 2018 in the new timeslot of Wednesdays at 7.30pm, with the season premiere launching next week (Wednesday 21 February).

Nick McArdle returns to the hosting chair alongside an expert panel featuring Drew Mitchell, George Gregan and Brendan Cannon.

Each week, the team will review the week’s biggest stories and offer their expert opinion and analysis, plus sit down with some of the biggest names in the game.

Then on Saturdays, Rugby fans have their day sorted, with up to four LIVE games, ad-break free and back-to-back on the all-new Super Saturday.

Rod Kafer and George Gregan will offer their expert insight and analysis alongside host McArdle, while Louise Ransome joins the team to deliver the latest and breaking news from around the grounds.

The voice of Rugby, Greg Clark returns to lead a team of Wallabies legends and rugby experts. Clark is joined by Tim Horan, Greg Martin, Stephen Hoiles, Mitchell, Kafer and Gregan, alongside Rugby pundits Sean Maloney, Andrew Swain, McArdle, Natalie Yoannidis and Ransome to guide viewers through the action each week.

And with Foxtel’s new streaming service, Foxtel Now, fans can be signed up and streaming all the action LIVE within minutes. To try two weeks for free, head to www.getfoxsports.com.au.

Australia’s only 24/7 sports news channel, FOX SPORTS News 500 will be the place to stay across all the latest news and developments in the lead up to the weekend’s action with a full wrap up of all the results and highlights following each round.

The country’s number one multi-sport website Foxsports.com.au will be the online destination for fans with a Super Rugby Match Centre featuring live scores, stats and video highlights.

Fans can share their excitement for the new Vodafone Super Rugby season and join the conversation by using the hashtag #somethingSuper.

FOX SPORTS is EXCLUSIVELY available on Foxtel.

FOX SPORTS’ BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Vodafone Super Rugby
All LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD on FOX SPORTS 505

ROUND 2
Fri 23 Feb: Highlanders v Blues, LIVE at 5.00pm
Fri 23 Feb: Rebels v Reds, LIVE at 7.30pm
Sat 24 Feb: Sunwolves v Brumbies, LIVE at 3.00pm
Sat 24 Feb: Crusaders v Chiefs, LIVE at 5.30pm
Sat 24 Feb: Waratahs v Stormers, LIVE at 7.30pm
Sun 25 Feb: Lions v Jaguares, LIVE at 12.00am
Sun 25 Feb: Bulls v Hurricanes, LIVE at 2.15am

[JohnsonTV]

Every Super W Game On Fox Sports (Women’s Rugby)

Every game of the inaugural Super W ad-break free during play on FOX SPORTS’ platforms
Wallaroo Mollie Gray joins Super Rugby: Kick & Chase

FOX SPORTS will be the only place to watch every game of the inaugural Super W season, in a new partnership announced today (Tuesday 20 February).

The brand new competition, which features five clubs aligned to each of the Super Rugby franchises, plus a Western Force side, will run for five weeks, kicking off on March 10.

The competition will feature a number of double-headers with the men’s Super Rugby games, plus a selection of stand-alone fixtures.

The matches will be broadcast on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, or foxsports.com.au on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the five-week season.

In more good news for women’s Rugby, Wallaroo Mollie Gray will join Nick McArdle, George Gregan, Drew Mitchell and Brendan Cannon as a regular panellist on Super Rugby: Kick & Chase to talk all things Rugby.

Super Rugby: Kick & Chase returns tomorrow (Wednesday 21 February) at 7.30pm EDT for the season premiere.

Commenting on the new broadcast deal, Gray said: “This is such an exciting time for women’s rugby – both the new competition and the fact that rugby fans will be able to watch every game on FOX SPORTS. Exposure is really important to grow the game and I can’t wait for the girls to show everyone what they can do on the field.”

On her role on Kick & Chase, she added: “I’m also really looking forward to joining the Kick & Chase team. Nick (McArdle), George (Gregan), Drew (Mitchell) and Brendan (Cannon) are some of the most respected names in Rugby, and to get the chance to analyse the game alongside them each week is a very exciting.”

With Foxtel’s new streaming service, Foxtel Now, fans can be signed up and streaming the action within minutes. To try two weeks for free, head to www.getfoxsports.com.au.

FOX SPORTS is EXCLUSIVELY available on Foxtel.

[Jeffmister]

Fox Sports has today relaunched its on-air presentation look by adopting the package Fox League has used since last year:

[killy06]

Fox Sports has a new graphics package for their Supercars coverage this year, it also brings it into line with their Fox Footy / Leauge channels.

FOX Motorsport

[JohnsonTV]

Fox Sports Live and Exclusive Coverage of Australian Tour of South Africa

First Test begins Thursday March 1 live at 6pm AEDT on Fox Sports 507

Australia will be looking to back up their Ashes glory when they take on Test nation powerhouse South Africa in their four Test series beginning Thursday 1 March.

FOX SPORTS, exclusive on Foxtel, is the only place to see every ball of the series LIVE and in HD with Brendon Julian and Allan Border heading up the commentary team in Durban.

It’s the first time since 1970 that Australia has tackled the Proteas in a four-Test series on foreign soil and Steve Smith’s side will be looking for revenge following their 2-1 home series defeat to South Africa last year.

South Africa will come into the series brimming with confidence after easily disposing of the number one ranked Test nation, India, last month.

Cricket fans can expect to see a full-on pace attack from both nations with six out of the top 11 top ranked Test bowlers participating in the series.

The opening clash will be played in Durban (March 1-5), followed by Port Elizabeth (March 9-13), Cape Town (March 22-26) and Johannesburg (March 30-April 3) with all matches LIVE and exclusive on FOX SPORTS.

[Daniel_Anderson1]

@JohnsonTV

Fox Sports Live and Exclusive Coverage of Australian Tour of South Africa

First Test begins Thursday March 1 live at 6pm AEDT on Fox Sports 507

Australia will be looking to back up their Ashes glory when they take on Test nation powerhouse South Africa in their four Test series beginning Thursday 1 March.

FOX SPORTS, exclusive on Foxtel, is the only place to see every ball of the series LIVE and in HD with Brendon Julian and Allan Border heading up the commentary team in Durban.

It’s the first time since 1970 that Australia has tackled the Proteas in a four-Test series on foreign soil and Steve Smith’s side will be looking for revenge following their 2-1 home series defeat to South Africa last year.

South Africa will come into the series brimming with confidence after easily disposing of the number one ranked Test nation, India, last month.

Cricket fans can expect to see a full-on pace attack from both nations with six out of the top 11 top ranked Test bowlers participating in the series.

The opening clash will be played in Durban (March 1-5), followed by Port Elizabeth (March 9-13), Cape Town (March 22-26) and Johannesburg (March 30-April 3) with all matches LIVE and exclusive on FOX SPORTS.

I’d say that Brendon Julian and Allan Border will be part of the Superpsort commentary team.

[TV.Cynic]

Supercars

Biggest Ever Supercars Season Cranks Into Gear Live On Fox Sports

• Every practice, qualifying session and race across the season LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel

• Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 LIVE and ad-break free during racing for the first time

• Brand new show, Supercars Trackside: Thursday at 7.30pm EDT and Sunday after the race

• All new race graphics package with an enhanced leader board

• FOX SPORTS Race Centre available via foxsports.com.au and the FOX SPORTS App

A new era for the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship begins this week, when the season opening Adelaide 500 cranks into gear on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel.

For the first time, fans will be able to enjoy every practice, qualifying session and race from every event – including the iconic Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 – LIVE, ad-break free and in HD on FOX SPORTS.

A brand new show will feature in FOX SPORTS’ line up in 2018, with Supercars Trackside premiering at 7.30pm EDT on Thursday (March 1).

Broadcast from the track at each race, the show will set the agenda on Thursday nights, before dissecting the action every Sunday after the race.

FOX SPORTS’ Jess Yates, Mark Skaife and Russell Ingall return to host the 60-minute programs alongside Supercars experts Neil Crompton and Greg Murphy, and technical analyst Mark Larkham.

Chris Stubbs and Riana Crehan will keep fans up to date with the latest and breaking news from Pit Lane.

All new race graphics will feature in FOX SPORTS’ unrivalled broadcast in 2018, including an enhanced leader board that will allow fans to track their favourite drivers and teams.

FOX SPORTS’ coverage of the Adelaide 500 kicks off at 10.30am EDT on Thursday, and continues across the weekend, with all practice and qualifying sessions, plus both 250km races LIVE, ad-break free and in HD.

FOX SPORTS’ expert commentary team, featuring Skaife, Ingall and Yates will analyse every session and all the big talking points across the weekend.

And with Foxtel’s new streaming service, Foxtel Now, fans can get instant access and be signed up and streaming all the action LIVE within minutes. To try two weeks for free, go to www.getfoxsports.com.au.

FOX SPORTS’ Race Centre will be the ultimate companion to the TV broadcast. Available via foxsports.com.au and the FOX SPORTS App, the Race Centre will offer fans unrivalled access to team radio and car telemetry for all 26 Supercars, plus live timing and racing stats, and an up to the minute blog of key events during each race.

FOX SPORTS’ BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Virgin Australia Supercars Championship: Adelaide 500 on FOX SPORTS 506

Thu 1 Mar: LIVE from 10.30am

Fri 2 Mar: LIVE from 9.00am

Sat 3 Mar: LIVE from 9.30am

Sun 4 Mar: LIVE from 9.00am

Supercars Trackside: Thu 1 Mar at 7.30pm and Sun 4 Mar after the race

*Times listed as AEDT

[Radiohead]

If Julian and Border are going to be in South Africa, I’ll be interested to see who is hosting from the FOX Studios.

[TFTV]

They may host from the ground which has been done before. Or, I would think it would be Tony Squires which has been done before.

[Sifon]

It’s sad Fox Sports take the Supersport commentary. They should be sending their own commentary team over to South Africa. Maybe something that can happen in the future if they get Australian cricket rights and setup Fox Cricket channel.

[Jack_Laverty]

@Sifon

It’s sad Fox Sports take the Supersport commentary. They should be sending their own commentary team over to South Africa. Maybe something that can happen in the future if they get Australian cricket rights and setup Fox Cricket channel.

you will probably regret saying that if it ever happened

[TV.Cynic]

Record Long Weekend Of Live Sport On Fox Sports

304 hours of LIVE sport, across 13 different codes broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, from Friday - Monday

JLT Community Series, Australia’s first Test v South Africa, Supercars Adelaide 500, Hyundai A-League, Super Rugby NBL Semi Finals, AFLW and the Matildas at the Algarve Cup just some of the sport on show

FOX SPORTS, on Foxtel, will set a new LIVE sports broadcast record this weekend, with 304 hours of LIVE action delivered from midnight on Friday (March 2), through to 1.00pm EDT on Monday (March 5).

Whether it’s the round ball, the oval, the track or the bat, FOX SPORTS has sports fans covered, with wall to wall coverage of 13 different codes available right throughout the weekend.

Foxtel CEO, Patrick Delany, said: “The choice of live sport on offer for fans across the first weekend in March is fantastic. It really drives home the fact that if you love live sport, you need Foxtel, and it’s never been more affordable for Australian families than right now. For only $39 a month, sports fans will have access to all of their favourite sports, all in the one place, with live, ad-break free during play and HD coverage of the best codes from Australia and around the world.”

Footy fans will be able to watch the best male and female players LIVE in action, with Round 2 of the JLT Community Series, while the AFLW heats up with four massive games.

The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship returns for another explosive season, with fans able to watch Jamie Whincup launch his Championship defence at the season opening Adelaide 500.

The best international cricket will be on display with Australia in action against South Africa in the first Test, plus Aussie Rugby rivalries will come to the fore with a Reds v Brumbies showdown headlining the Super Rugby action.

The Hyundai A-League hits the business end of the season, with just five rounds remaining until the finals series, while the Matildas square off against Portugal in the Algarve Cup.

It’s finals time in the NBL, and the top four teams will square off in two huge clashes across the weekend. Melbourne United face New Zealand Breakers in a 1 v 4 showdown on Saturday, before Adelaide 36ers host Perth Wildcats on Sunday.

AFL

2018 JLT Community Series
2018 NAB AFL Women’s Competition

MOTORSPORT

2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship: Adelaide 500

CRICKET

Qantas Tour of South Africa: First Test
2018 New Zealand v England: Third ODI

FOOTBALL

Hyundai A-League 2017/18
2018 Algarve Cup
Indian Super League

RUGBY

2018 Vodafone Super Rugby
2017/18 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series: Las Vegas
2017/18 Aviva Premiership Rugby

NBL

2017/18 NBL Semi Finals

GOLF

2018 European Tour: Tshwane Open
2018 World Golf Championship: Mexico Championship
2018 Asian Tour: ISPS Handa New Zealand Open
2018 USLPGA: HSBC Women’s World Championship

TENNIS

ATP 250 World Tour: Sao Paulo

MMA

UFC 22: Weigh Ins, pre-fight show, prelims

BOXING

WBC Heavyweight Title: Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz

CYCLING

UCI Track Cycling World Championships

DARTS

2018 Coral UK Open
2018 Premier League Darts

BASEBALL

Japan v Australia

[jthommo]

Looks like Fox Sports are taking Super Sports pre-match coverage hosted by Mark Nicholas. No Australian exclusive pre-match which is a shame.

[sammy123]

@jthommo

No Australian exclusive pre-match which is a shame.

Maybe because the Fox Sports hosts are actually commentating for the host broadcaster?

[Radiohead]

They could have had Mark Waugh and someone else hosting from the Sydney studios and done a pre match there.

But I think the Super Sport pre match has been very good. Much better than the dross that Nine serves up.

[Frankie]

@Sifon

Maybe something that can happen in the future if they get Australian cricket rights and setup Fox Cricket channel.

Yeah nah, last thing cricket in Australia needs.