Queenslanders have rallied strongly behind the Brisbane Broncos by tuning into 9News Queensland’s special coverage to welcome home the 2025 NRL men’s and women’s premiers on Monday.

Not only was Suncorp Stadium pumping with diehard Broncos fans, but Queenslanders across the state also joined in the excitement with 9News Queensland’s live coverage of the event. The special broadcast secured a remarkable Local Total TV reach of 68,000, a Local Total TV average audience of 35,000, and a Local BVOD audience of 5,000, while the Brisbane and Queensland Total TV audience share was an impressive 52.0%.

9News Queensland brought viewers all the action, with presenters Melissa Downes and Joel Dry hosting from inside Suncorp Stadium. They were joined by sport presenter Jonathan Uptin, sport editor Adam Jackson, sport reporter Jakob Funk, and reporters Abbey Geran and Pat Heagney, all capturing the radiating pride of the Broncos fans.

Throughout the broadcast, viewers were taken from the airport, as the teams landed on return from Sydney, straight to “The Cauldron”, where thousands of fans were waiting to welcome home the conquering Broncos.

Managing Director of Nine Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Kylie Blucher said: “9News Queensland’s outstanding coverage of this event perfectly captured the immense pride Queenslanders feel for both 2025 premiers, and the importance of celebrating the triumphs of our beloved home team. It was a perfect way to wrap up a fantastic weekend of sport for Queensland.”

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Thursday, 9 October 2025