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Ah, the iconic hosting position. Never seen it from behind before though.
Good use of the sports studio there.
Why does Darren always look like he’s sceptical of what people are saying to him lol
Very true, it’s strange. Maybe those members don’t watch NRL?
Gus is on the payroll though isn’t he?
If you missed them last year you’ll probably be able to catch it next year anyway.
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He appeared during the pre-game too.
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PRIME MINISTERS XIII
RUGBY LEAGUE
AUSTRALIA V PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
Wide World of Sports will continue to give fans their footy fix when the Australian Men’s and Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII take on Papua New Guinea this Sunday, October 13 on the 9Network and 9Now.
A double-header of games will be available live and free from 1.30pm AEDT, when an exciting mix of youth and experience from the NRL and NRLW kick off the international post season fixtures in Port Moresby.
Coached by Brad Fittler, the Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII will feature some of the best up-and-coming players in the game including Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers) and the NRL’s 2024 top try scorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Gold Coast Titans), captained by Damien Cook.
The Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII will be captained by Jillaroos champion Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers), and will also feature Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans), Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra) and Lauren Brown (Gold Coast Titans).
Nine’s commentary team is headed up by former Australian Kangaroos legends Andrew Johns and Billy Slater, international rugby league representatives Ruan Sims, Millie Elliott, Allana Ferguson and commentator Brenton Speed.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 13
Women’s Australian Prime Ministers XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII
Sydney 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 10.30am LIVE and FREE on 9Gem HD, switching to Channel
9HD at 11.00am, stream free on 9Now
Men’s Australian Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII
Sydney 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
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He hasn’t been Penrith for 30 years. He has nailed his colours to the mast as a Roosters man
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How’s the Men’s game on 9 in Perth but not in Adelaide & Melbourne?
Thought 9’d show it on the main, especially in Melbourne.
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I’d assume this is due to the 3 hour time zone difference between Perth and Melbourne
Late afternoon timeslots are more important for the networks to air competitive programming.
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PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
RUGBY LEAGUE
WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
FROM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Just when you thought the rugby league season was over, Wide World of Sports adds a cherry on top when the Pacific Championships pits the best rugby league nations in the southern hemisphere against each other across four big weeks of action.
Beginning Friday, October 18, the Kangaroos and Jilliaroos put on a double header of action from Suncorp Stadium, with the 9Network to showcase games live and free every weekend through to the finals on Sunday, November 10.
Nations will battle for pacific supremacy in men’s and women’s fixtures that feature the best NRL and NRLW players in teams from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
Hosted by James Bracey and Emma Lawrence, Nine’s commentary team is headed up by former Australian captains Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Darren Lockyer plus Kangaroos legends Billy Slater, Paul Gallen, Johnathan Thurston, international rugby league representatives Ruan Sims and Millie Elliott, commentators Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis.
Every game of the Pacific Championships is available live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Friday, October 18
Australia Jillaroos v PNG Orchids
Sydney 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Melb 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 5.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Australia Kangaroos v Tonga
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melb 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 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Saturday, October 19
Tonga v Fetu Samoa
Sydney 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Melb 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 4.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Fiji Bati v PNG Kumuls
Sydney 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 6.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Melb 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 6.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 4.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS RUGBY LEAGUE
LIVE AND FREE WATCH ON THE 9 NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
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Unusual for the NRL to be on the main channel in Sydney but not Brisbane.
I guess we have DST to thank for that, and that the game doesn’t involve the Aussies.
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I thought it was strange to have that game on the main channel anywhere.
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Not much else to show at this time of the year?
Sport is cheap to produce, gets the gambling ads etc.
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It’s not an NRL game.
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PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
WEEK 2
AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND
WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
Rugby league action turns up a notch in the second week of the Pacific Championships, with world-class talent on display, Australia is ready to prove why they are a force to be reckoned with in both the men’s and women’s game.
Sunday, October 27 hosts a double-header with the Kangaroos and Jillaroos travelling across the Tasman to face their biggest rivals, the Kiwis, on their home turf.
The Kangaroos, after securing the win over Tonga, are gearing up for another high-stakes encounter and now have the chance to lock their place in the Pacific Cup final, out to avenge last year’s loss to New Zealand. The likes of Tom Trbojevic, Tom Dearden, Mitchell Moses, captained by Isaah Yeo, will be looking to continue their fine form as Australia seeks to solidify their position.
The Jillaroos are equally hungry for victory as they also prepare to take on the Kiwis, looking to continue their high ride after creating history following a dominating 84-point win over PNG, including star winger Julia Robinson with a stunning six-haul try.
Hosted by James Bracey and Emma Lawrence, Nine’s commentary team is headed up by former Australian captains Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Darren Lockyer plus Kangaroos legends Billy Slater, Paul Gallen, Johnathan Thurston, international rugby league representative Ruan Sims, and commentators Mathew Thompson, Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis.
Every game of the Pacific Championships is available live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 26
Fiji Bulikula v Cook Islands Moana
Sydney 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 4.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 4.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Fiji Bati v Cook Islands Aitu
Sydney 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 6.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, 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 4.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Sunday, October 27
Australia Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns
Sydney 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 12.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 10.00am LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Australia Kangaroos v Kiwis
Sydney 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS RUGBY LEAGUE LIVE AND FREE WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
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Why does Nine need to mention “stream free on 9Now” 20 times in their releases?
It would look much cleaner if they just put one line in at the bottom “All games can be streamed for free on 9Now nationally”’
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NRL in 2025
Upfront announcements
RUGBY LEAGUE
The greatest game of all is set and ready to deliver unscripted drama like no other in 2025, and it’s available live and free on Channel 9, or to stream on 9Now
Home of the biggest games and the biggest names, NRL on Nine will bring the season to life in the first week of March from Las Vegas for opening weekend.
Each week viewers will get Thursday Night, Friday Night and Sunday Arvo NRL, mixed with the best magazine shows on offer both on the 9Network and 9Now.
The NRLW returns bigger and better when the Bulldogs and Warriors join the competition, alongside the record breaking Women’s State of Origin series, Indigenous and Maori All Stars and Pacific Championships in 2025
Hosted by James Bracey and Danika Mason, the best lineup of rugby league commentators in the game will assemble on Nine’s Wide World of Sports for the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen, Darren Lockyer, multiple premiership winners Phil Gould AM and Billy Slater and dual internationals Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson will provide the best insight and analysis there is.
Mat Thompson, Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis will call the action for the NRL & NRLW, in combination with hosts and sideline reporters Emma Lawrence and Marlee Silva.
Straight off the field and onto NRL on Nine throughout the season will be the playing ambassadors Nathan Cleary and Millie Boyle.
STATE OF ORIGIN 2025
The biggest rivalry in Australian sport is exclusive to Nine, when the Men’s and Women’s 2025 Ampol State of Origin is exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now.
Origin offers unmatched drama and passion that captivates record-breaking audiences every year, and fans can watch all six games.
In the Men’s series, after a euphoric series deciding Game 3 victory at Suncorp Stadium, the NSW Blues will need to fend off a fierce Queensland Maroons resurgence under Billy Slater, who will be eager to restore state pride. The three game series begins in Brisbane, before venturing to Perth and finishing in Sydney.
With a lineup of the greatest players in Origin history to call the action, and unprecedented access to the players, coaches, team buses, sheds and team camps, there’s simply no place like Nine’s Wide World of Sports come Origin time.
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