NRL on Nine round 5: East meets West and some Munster-Mitchell magic on Friday Night Footy
East meeting West, magic men Cameron Munster and Latrell Mitchell up to their dazzling tricks, and Nicho Hynes shines on Sunday Arvo Footy, this week in NRL Round 5 on Channel 9HD or streaming for free on 9Now.
THURSDAY: ROOSTERS v EELS, FRIDAY: RABBITOHS v STORM
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In the closest start to an NRL season in years, the round begins on Thursday Night Footy with a classic East v West battle between the Roosters and the Eels.
Both teams are chasing back-to-back wins. James Tedesco’s Roosters want to stamp more authority on their new home ground, Allianz Stadium, while Mitch Moses, whose golden point field goal sunk the premiers last week, will be plotting to take down the Tricolours in tandem with Clint Gutherson.
Rugby league fans are in for a magic show on Friday Night Footy when two attacking wizards, the Storm’s Cameron Munster and Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell, produce their book of tricks.
The Storm have won seven of their last eight games against the Rabbitohs, but the Bunnies are on the hunt for back-to-back wins against the Storm for the first time in club history.
Sunday Arvo Footy shines this week with Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes planning a feeding frenzy when his Sharks meet the Warriors.
The Warriors have started the season solidly with three wins, but face a tough task against the well-drilled Sharks at their home, a ground that has been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle for away teams by commentators.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for its commentary team this week, one of more than 140 rugby league games it is bringing viewers for free in 2023.
NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 5
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD OR TO STREAM ON 9NOW
Thursday, March 30
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – ROOSTERS v EELS, LIVE from Allianz Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Sonny Bill Williams and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday, March 31
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS v STORM, LIVE from Accor Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Allana Ferguson and Peter Psaltis.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, April 2
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SHARKS v WARRIORS, LIVE from Pointsbet Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Ruan Sims, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Paul Gallen.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE
THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy. Listen here.
SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all.
FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler. Available on 9Now or as a podcast.
IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 2, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence.
100% FOOTY – Monday, April 3, from TIME AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Danny Weidler has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.
NRL ON NINE EASTER TREAT:
FOUR FREE GAMES OF FOOTY
GOOD FRIDAY DOUBLE-HEADER:
BULLDOGS V RABBITOHS AND COWBOYS V DOLPHINS
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Get ready for an Easter footy feast when Nine’s Wide World of Sports presents four NRL games in Round 6 for free from Thursday to Sunday, on Channel 9HD or to stream for free on 9Now.
On Thursday Night Footy, the man dubbed “The Cheese”, Brandon Smith, returns to Melbourne for his first appearance against his former club when the Roosters take on the Storm. Barbs have been traded in the media between Smith and Storm prop Christian Welch ahead of an encounter that promises plenty of fireworks from two powerhouse clubs.
Nine’s Good Friday of footy brings viewers a double-header. In the afternoon clash, the vastly improved Bulldogs are out to get the chocolates at Accor Stadium against the Bunnies.
Then it’s an all-Queensland clash between the Cowboys and Dolphins in Townsville on Friday Night Footy.
Dolphins Sheriff Wayne Bennett will ride into town with a master plan to round up the Cowboys with his underdog squad. However, the local resistance led by Jason Taumalolo, Valentine Holmes and the returning Scott Drinkwater will be ready for this showdown on their home turf.
Then the Easter edition of Sunday Arvo Footy makes it four games this week when the Titans host the Dragons on the Gold Coast from 3.00pm.
Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for its commentary team this week, one of more than 140 rugby league games it is bringing viewers for free in 2023.
NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 6: EASTER WEEKEND
Thursday, April 6
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – STORM v ROOSTERS , LIVE from AAMI Park.
Host: James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Allana Ferguson and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Billy Slater and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday, April 7
GOOD FRIDAY FOOTY – BULLDOGS v RABBITOHS, LIVE from Accor Stadium.
Host: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Millie Boyle, Sonny Bill Williams, Brad Fittler and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Allana Ferguson and Paul Gallen.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – COWBOYS v DOLPHINS,
LIVE from Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Host: James Bracey. Commentators: Billy Slater, Phil Gould, Ruan Sims and Brenton Speed.
Sideline: Johnathan Thurston and Emma Lawrence.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, April 9
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – TITANS v DRAGONS,
LIVE from CBus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.
Host: Danika Mason. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Peter Psaltis.
Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Darren Lockyer.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE
THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater , with host Mark Levy . Listen here.
SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all.
FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler . Available on 9Now or as a podcast.
IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 9, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns , Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence .
100% FOOTY – Monday night, April 10 (check local guides for time)
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Michael Chammas has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.
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Brenton Speed has joined the WWOS team, James Bracey gave a brief intro to him and said he’d be heard across WWOS quite a lot.
He’s a very versatile play by play caller so he’ll be more than handy for the Olympics and other sports on Nine.
Agree, and he’d be a great back up NRL caller to both Mat Thompson and Peter Psaltis too.
So confirmed he has left Fox or is he doing both Nine and Fox
Believe he left Fox Sports back in February
That would be false as he still was commentating AFL and NRL this season for Fox
When?
THIS WEEK IN NRL ON NINE: ROUND 7
WAYNE BENNETT V THE BUNNIES
THE BATTLE OF BROOKVALE
EELS V BULLDOGS
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The Phins are out for more wins when supercoach Wayne Bennett leads them into battle against the Bunnies on Thursday Night Footy, starting a big week of NRL on Nine, available to stream for free on 9Now and watch on Channel 9HD.
Bennett will be drawing on his knowledge of his former club to upset the Rabbitohs and keep the Dolphins’ amazing season going.
The Ferrari of fullbacks, Latrell Mitchell, will meet “The Hammer”, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, in an exhilarating match-up behind two packs of forwards primed for a ferocious battle.
Friday Night Footy reignites the deep-seated rivalry between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm. Vivid memories of the infamous 2011 Battle of Brookvale come to the fore every time these teams meet at Manly’s home ground, and Manly need a big scalp after being demolished by the Panthers last week.
Daly Cherry-Evans and Tom Trbojevic hold the keys to victory for the Sea Eagles, who will have their hands full containing the brilliance of Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes.
The Eels and Bulldogs square off in a Sunday Arvo Footy clash between elite playmakers Mitch Moses and Matt Burton, with both sides yet to drop into their winning groove this season.
The Bulldogs are beefed up by the return of bruising forwards Viliame Kikau and Tevita Pangai Junior while the Eels get their Origin forward Junior Paulo back on deck.
Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to Commbank Stadium for its Sunday Arvo Footy commentary team this week, one of more than 140 rugby league games it is bringing viewers for free in 2023.
NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 7:
Thursday, April 13
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – DOLPHINS v RABBITOHS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium
Host: James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Phil Gould, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston and Peter Psaltis.
Sideline: Danika Mason and Darren Lockyer.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday April 14
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v STORM, LIVE from 4 Pines Park
Host: James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, April 16
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – EELS v BULLDOGS,
LIVE from Commbank Stadium
Host: Danika Mason. Commentators: Paul Gallen, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Ruan Sims and Mat Thompson. Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Brad Fittler.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE
THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy . Listen here.
SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all.
FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler . Available on 9Now or as a podcast.
IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 16, from 11.00am
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns , Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence .
100% FOOTY – Monday night, April 17 (check local guides for time)
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Danny Weidler has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.
Nine now using Fox’s remote calling in promos…
“We are coming to you live from Suncorp”…
Danika Mason and the team were at Suncorp
Yeah but James wasn’t. It’s not a lie I know but it’s dodgy.
Sadly, it’s a common thing. Fair enough during COVID, now it’s cheap and tacky. They’re not the only ones to do it, but none of them should be doing it.
Hosting coverage from a studio isn’t exactly a new thing though, and it is fairly common for sports coverage around the world. The game itself was called from the ground, so there is no issue there.
Not all games are though, as Mat Thompson did the Newcastle v Canberra game from Sydney (as he said “up there in Newcastle” during the call).
Rookie error.