NRL on Nine

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RAIDERS RISING

PREMIERES ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

GO BEHIND THE SCENES FOR THE CANBERRA RAIDERS’

DEBUT NRLW SEASON – THIS SATURDAY

The Canberra Raiders and Nine’s Wide World of Sports will give footy fans an insight into the club’s inaugural NRLW season with the premiere of Raiders Rising on Channel 9 this Saturday, August 24, from 3.00pm AEST.

The documentary details the Raiders’ ride from securing a licence to building their playing roster and the challenges faced in the rough and tumble world of professional rugby league as they entered the NRLW competition in 2023.

TRAILER: Raiders Rising Documentary | NRL on Nine

Developed by production company Good Shout in association with the Raiders, the cameras were rolling through every moment of their first season, getting insights from key players, staff and personnel as the women of the famous Green Machine made their mark in the game.

Wide World of Sports ’ Head of Partnerships and Strategy, Simon Fordham, said: “As the home of NRLW, Wide World of Sports is committed to building the profiles of the players to allow fans to connect with their heroes on every level.

“These amazing athletes battle it out on the field and then go home to juggle everyday pressures including family and work just like the rest of us. Raiders Rising is a great insight into what goes into the on field performances at the top level every week.”

Raiders Rising is available to watch on demand on 9Now when it premieres from 3.00pm AEST this Saturday.

Every NRLW game is available live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

BROADCAST DETAILS: RAIDERS RISING

Saturday, August 24

Sydney/Brisbane 3.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now

RAIDERS RISING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, AT 3.00PM AEST

ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

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CRUNCH TIME IN THE RACE FOR THE TOP 8

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY: BRONCOS V EELS
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY: RABBITOHS V KNIGHTS

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY: DRAGONS V SHARKS

It’s crunch time in the competition as the fight to make the final eight turns do or die, in a crucial Round 25 of NRL on Nine, live and free on the 9Network.

In Friday Night Footy, the Brisbane Broncos are on the razor’s edge, with stars Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Ezra Mam sidelined by injury. Tristan Sailor comes in at fullback and Selwyn Cobbo returns to the wing for a Suncorp Stadium showdown with the Parramatta Eels.

The Eels, led by Mr 100 Per Cent Effort, Clint Gutherson, are out of finals contention but hungry to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon. They’ll be counting on dynamic Blaize Talagi to keep up his impressive scoring form, with 11 tries in 12 games.

After leading the coverage of Australia’s most successful Olympic Games campaign in Paris, James Bracey returns to host the Wide World of Sports broadcast. He’ll be joined by Johnathan Thurston, Paul Vautin and Cameron Smith. Danika Mason and Darren Lockyer will report from the sidelines, with Peter Psaltis in commentary.

On Saturday Night Footy, the Rabbitohs face the Knights, who must win to have a sliver of a chance of making the top eight. The Rabbitohs need plenty of support for hooker Damian Cook, who has been their best player of late. For the Knights, Jack Cogger returns at five-eighth.

On Sunday Arvo Footy, the Dragons – who last made the finals in 2018 – aim to cap their last game at WIN Stadium with a win over the high-flying Sharks, who are clinging onto a top four berth.

For the Dragons, tough forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner returns to the bench and the new Ben Hunt-Jack Bird halves combination offers dangerous potency. Cronulla get a host of players back, including Braydon Trindall, Kayal Iro and Tom Hazelton.

Round 25 kicks off with a tough Thursday Night Footy test for the battling Tigers against the classy Sea Eagles, captained by a red-hot Daly Cherry-Evans who has scored in their last 11 encounters. The Tigers, facing a third consecutive wooden spoon, need crafty hooker Apisai Koroisau on song to have any hope of springing an upset.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 22

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – TIGERS V SEA EAGLES

Friday, August 23

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS V EELS

Saturday, August 24
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS V KNIGHTS

Sunday, August 25

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – From 10.00am AEST, hosted by Roz Kelly. Mark Taylor and Gus Worland debate all the juicy topics in sport.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – From 11.00am AEST. Join Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater as they dive into all things rugby league with the NRL stars.

HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 3.10pm AEST. Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Brisbane Tigers, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – DRAGONS V SHARKS

Monday, August 26

100% Footy – 9.45pm AEST on Channel 9HD in Sydney and Brisbane. Phil Gould, Paul Gallen and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in rugby league alongside the game’s most influential figures.

NRL ON NINE: ROUND 25 ON THE 9NETWORK
LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GEMHD & 9NOW

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SIZZLING SHOWDOWNS SERVED UP FOR NRLW ROUND 5

ALL FIVE GAMES LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK
WESTPAC NRLW WRAP FROM 2.30PM AEST SATURDAY

At the halfway point of the NRLW season, all ten teams feature in another gripping round of footy, live and free this weekend on the 9Network.

The Round 5 action begins on Saturday morning when the Eels play the premiers, the Knights. The Eels have beaten the Knights in three of their four games, and after a tough season in 2023 are sitting on top of the ladder, with only one loss.

On Saturday afternoon, it’s Raiders V Cowboys. Apart from tightening their defence, the Raiders, who have conceded 78 points in their past three games, will bank on winger Madison Bartlett, who has grabbed six tries in her past five home games. Another win will put the Cowboys inside the top four, after skipper Kirra Dibb kicked them home with a field goal last week.

For the latest NRLW news, viewers can turn to the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 2.30pm AEST on Saturday, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva.

Plus, footy fans get behind-the-scenes access to the Raiders’ inaugural NRLW season with the premiere of Raiders Rising on Saturday from 3.00pm AEST.

On Sunday, the action continues with an NRLW triple-header. First, the Titans face the Roosters at home from 12.00pm AEST. The Roosters are in top form, with try-scoring winger Jayme Fressard leading the way. Gold Coast top gun Jamie Chapman is also in super touch, with a hat-trick in her past two home games.

Then at 1.45pm AEST, the Wests Tigers take on the Brisbane Broncos. After losing 11 games in a row, the Tigers have rung in the changes. Joining them for the remainder of the season, Montana Clifford has been named in the starting side, along with Tiana-Lee Thorne, who will debut on the wing. The Broncos pose a massive threat after a feast of tries last week from Shenae Ciesiolka, Stacey Waaka and Julia Robinson.

Bringing the weekend to a close, the Dragons face the ladder-leading Sharks at WIN stadium. Dragons fullback Teagan Berry will be out to add to her try tally after jagging seven in her last five games at WIN Stadium. With Rhiannon Byers the only change to the side that beat the premiers last week, the sharp-toothed Sharks are shooting for a seventh consecutive win.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 24
EELS V KNIGHTS

RAIDERS V COWBOYS

Sunday, August 25

TITANS V ROOSTERS

WESTS TIGERS V BRONCOS

DRAGONS V SHARKS

NRLW ROUND 5
FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, AT 11.00AM AEST
LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK

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TIME’S TICKING TO FINALS FRENZY

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY: COWBOYS V STORM
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY: RABBITOHS V PANTHERS

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY: ROOSTERS V RAIDERS

NRL on Nine this week brings viewers an action-packed Round 26 as the clock ticks down to the finals, live and free on the 9Network.

In Thursday Night Footy, the Melbourne Storm, already minor premiers, meet the Cowboys in Townsville. Coach Craig Bellamy has rested a stack of key players but will still field a formidable team led by superstars Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen. For the playoff-bound Cowboys, prolific tryscorer Kyle Feldt makes his last home-ground appearance and Valentine Holmes marks his 200th NRL game.

Friday Night Footy pits the triple premiers, the Panthers, against the struggling Rabbitohs. With Nathan Cleary still out through injury, Jarome Luai and Brad Schneider will lead the Panthers attack. Cody Walker, just two tries short of his 100th, returns to partner Jack Wighton in the halves for the Rabbitohs.

Wide World of Sports will be live for this game from Bluebet Stadium, led by Danika Mason alongside Allana Ferguson, with comments from Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould and Andrew Johns. Mat Thompson will call the game, while Emma Lawrence and Brad Fittler provide sideline updates.

Saturday Night Footy sees the razor-toothed Sharks set to strengthen their top-four position against the Warriors. It’s the final game for Warriors legend Shaun Johnson, while Sharks skipper Cameron McInnes celebrates his 200th NRL appearance.

Round 26 wraps up with Sunday Arvo Footy at Allianz Stadium, crunch time for the Raiders who must beat the Roosters to stay alive in the finals race. The Raiders need the power game of prop Joseph Tapine and the kicking game of halfback Jamal Fogarty to offset a red-hot Rosters attack bolstered by the return of Connor Watson and Brandon Smith.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 29

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – COWBOYS V STORM

Friday, August 30

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS V PANTHERS

Saturday, August 31
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SHARKS V WARRIORS

Sunday, September 1

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – From 10.00am AEST, hosted by Roz Kelly, with Mark Taylor and Gus Worland on hand to debate all the juicy topics in sport.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – From 11.00am AEST. Join Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater as they dive into all things rugby league and talk to the NRL’s biggest stars.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – ROOSTERS V RAIDERS

HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 2.10pm AEST. Redcliffe Dolphins v North Devils, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

NRL ON NINE: ROUND 26 LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GEMHD & 9NOW

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UNDEFEATED SHARKS

UNDER PRESSURE IN NRLW ROUND 6

LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK
WESTPAC NRLW WRAP FROM 2.30PM AEST SATURDAY

The ladder-leading Sharks are under pressure when they take on the 2023 grand finalists, the Titans, in Round 6 of the NRLW competition at 11.00am AEST Saturday, live and free on the 9Network.

With their winning streak on the line, the Sharks have named an unchanged side led by captain Tiana Penitani, who has four tries from her past five games. The Titans have made a number of changes, including Sienna Lofipo replacing suspended five-eighth Taliah Fuimaono.

On Saturday afternoon the Eels play the Dragons. The Eels are looking to barge into the top four after three wins this season. The Dragons have three previous victories over the Eels, but will need to dig deep after being outscored 56-12 in the last two rounds.

For the latest NRLW news, viewers can turn to the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 2.30pm AEST on Saturday, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva.

Sunday’s triple-header starts with the Knights versus Wests Tigers, the cellar dwellers. Knights fullback Tamika Upton scored twice last week and can repeat the dose. Still chasing their first win, the Tigers welcome back centre Shaianne McGlone, hoping she can spark the attack.

Then it’s a Queensland derby when the Broncos meet the Cowboys. Three wins have the Broncos in second spot on the table, and with Mele Hufanga loving Totally Workwear Stadium – she has seven tries there in four games – they go in as favourites. The Cowboys, with three wins and sitting outside the top four, have savage second-rower Tiana Rafstrand-Smith primed to stop the Broncos bucking.

Rounding out the weekend, the third-ranked Roosters battle the Raiders. The Roosters have shifted fullback Taina Naividi to the wing, Tiana Davison goes to lock, and Otesa Pule starts in the front row. In the Raiders’ first game at Allianz Stadium, they mark it with the return of Monalisa Soliola, Ashleigh Quinlan and Shakiah Tungai.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 31
TITANS V SHARKS

EELS V DRAGONS

Sunday, September 1

KNIGHTS V WESTS TIGERS

BRONCOS V COWBOYS

ROOSTERS V RAIDERS

NRLW ON NINE: ROUND 6 LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK

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Brad Fittler’s cringe-worthy Channel 9 television interview with Jessica and Noemie Fox

A car crash live interview with Australia’s gold medal-winning Fox sisters has rugby league great Brad Fittler under fire after critics called him out over “inappropriate” remarks.

“I’m just waiting for kiss cam to come on … on me,” Fittler told viewers.

“It’s not happening.”

Brad Fittler’s cringe-worthy interview with Australia’s Olympic gold medallist sisters Jessica (left) and Noemie Fox.

Jess Fox turned away from Fittler with an embarrassed look on her face, while sister Noemie responded with an awkward laugh.

Fittler then asked Noemie “do you like it?”, to which she replied “huh?”

[Avatar5991]

Noticed Drury Forbes is on commentary for the NRLW double header today (presumably because Peter Psaltis and Brenton Speed are on Paralympic commentary duties).

I wonder how long he has been at Nine for?

[Radiohead]

I hope Nine stands Fittler down for that.

[Radiohead]

@Avatar5991

I wonder how long he has been at Nine for?

I don’t know that he works for Nine as such… he’s called NSW Cup games for FOXTEL before… I suspect he’s on loan?

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@Radiohead

I suspect he’s on loan?

That’s what I think, too.

I know Nine loaned Anthony Maroon when Mat was in Paris for the Olympics, while Salty was called up to call a few games during that period (while also juggling calling the shooting).

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The fixture for this year’s Pacific Championships was announced yesterday. It begins with a men’s and women’s double header at Suncorp Stadium on Friday October 18, 12 days after the NRL grand final. Sydney’s CommBank Stadium will host the men’s and women’s finals, as well men’s and women’s promotion/relegation playoffs, on Sunday November 10.

2024 Pacific Championships Draw Announced

[Purpleraccoon8]

How do you rate Drury as a Commentator for NRLW?
Channel 9 called him up.
At present he calls Hostplus Cup games, and NRL for SENQ radio.

[Avatar5991]

Good question.

Yesterday was only the first time I’d heard him call matches on Nine, but I think he already has the goods.

[nzwarrior51]

He called NRLW last year for them too.

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KNIGHTS V DOLPHINS IN LAST-GAME FINALS DUEL

FOUR NRL AND FIVE NRLW GAMES IN NINE’S FREE FEAST OF FOOTY
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW

It all comes down to a final-game duel for the ages when the Knights meet Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins for the last spot in the NRL finals on Sunday Arvo Footy , live and free on Channel 9HD and streaming on 9Now.

With exclusive access to McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle from 3.00pm AEST, NRL on Nine will hold the keys to the Knights fortress when the club’s favourite son, Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns, leads the coverage of the last game before the finals. And in a big double-header, the NRLW Knights will play the Broncos straight after Knights v Dolphins.

Joining Johns is the man who shared four premiership wins alongside Bennett, Darren Lockyer, plus premiership-winning coach Phil Gould, Danika Mason and Mat Thompson.

Nine’s Wide World of Sports will present a free feast of final-round rugby league with four NRL and five NRLW games that kick off with Thursday Night Footy.

Tomorrow night the Broncos are out to break their Brisbane bogey in their last appearance of the year against the Melbourne Storm, 2024 minor premiers. The Storm have won 18 of 22 matches against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, and coach Craig Bellamy has named a full-strength line up to further stamp their authority as premiership favourites.

The game’s longest running rivalry takes over Friday Night Footy when the Rabbitohs and Roosters write the latest chapter in their never-ending book of feuds.

The Rabbitohs would love nothing more than toppling their hated rivals to end a torrid season, while the Roosters are eager to road-test playmakers Connor Watson and Sandon Smith who join the starting lineup after season-ending injuries to Sam Walker and Brandon Smith. Led by an always fired-up Cody Walker, the Bunnies won’t be making it easy for the Roosters before their off season break.

On Saturday Night Footy from 7.00pm, the powerhouse Panthers will bid farewell to their home since 1967, Penrith Park, when they meet the Gold Coast Titans for one last dance before going on the prowl for a fourth consecutive NRL premiership.

NRLW Round 7 will pit the current top 4 teams against each other in what shapes as finals dress rehearsal on Sunday afternoon. The ladder leading Sharks will meet Millie Elliot’s Roosters, while the Knights host the Broncos at 6.00pm, featuring Knights reigning Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton and Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw. Every NRLW game is available live and free on the 9Network.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 5

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – BRONCOS v STORM
Syd/Bris 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Friday September 6

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY - RABBITOHS v ROOSTERS
Syd/Bris 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Saturday, September 7

NRLW: COWBOYS v WESTS TIGERS From 11.00am AEST, check local guides.

NRLW: DRAGONS v RAIDERS From 12.45pm AEST, check local guides.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – PANTHERS v TITANS
Syd/Bris 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 6.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Sunday, September 8

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.

NRLW: SHARKS v ROOSTERS From 12.00pm AEST, check local guides.
NRLW: EELS v TITANS From 1.45pm AEST, check local guides.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS v DOLPHINS
Syd/Bris 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

NRLW: KNIGHTS v BRONCOS From 6.10pm AEST, check local guides.

Monday, September 9

100% FOOTY NRL FINALS SPECIAL – 7.30PM LIVE ON 9NOW
8.30pm on 9Go! in Sydney/Brisbane.

It’s business time in the 2024 NRL season. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head on the biggest talking points for the NRL Finals series with host James Bracey, plus the latest scoops from Nine reporters Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas.

DIGITAL - MARLEE AND ME: AVAILABLE ON 9NOW

MARLEE AND ME: NEW PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW – EPISODE 1: KALYN PONGA

A sporting prodigy who at the age of 15 was being head-hunted by six clubs across three different sports. A Maori man, big brother, and proud son. Kalyn Ponga sits down with Marlee Silva to delve into the personal stories in a candid and heartfelt conversation about his family, culture, and identity, and the lessons from his upbringing that shaped him.
Beyond the celebrations and victories, this six-part podcast reveals what truly matters most to rugby league’s great athletes. Watch it on 9NOW

[Radiohead]

A new logo that I saw during tonight’s Broncos v Storm game.

[killy06]

Not overly new, been around for a while. Maybe 18 months or so now?

[JohnsonTV]

The NRL has released the fixture for week one of 2024 finals series, after the Knights beat the Dolphins at home this afternoon to clinch the last spot in the top eight.