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Celebrate 30 Years of The Footy Show

Footy fans are set to be treated to a two-part special which looks back at 30 Years of the Footy Show from next week on Channel 9 and 9Now.

TUES, AUG 20 AT 8.40PM (VIC, SA & WA) & 11.10PM (NSW & QLD)
CONTINUES TUES, AUG 27

On Tuesday, August 20, at 8.40pm celebrate the 30th anniversary of the long-running and much loved program which started back in 1994, with 30 Years of the Footy Show, part one. This will be followed by part two on Tuesday, August 27, at 8.45pm. The two-part special will also air in NSW and QLD at 11.10pm.

This must-watch special will look back at the most famous moments from The Footy Show, with never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes vision and interviews with the program’s original host, Eddie McGuire, and a massive lineup of Footy Show faces. They include Garry Lyon, Sam Newman, Shane Crawford, Brendan Fevola, James Hird, Billy Brownless, Craig Hutchison, Jason Dunstall, Dermott Brereton, Jonathan Brown, Nathan Brown, Matthew Lloyd, Doug Hawkins, Campbell Brown, David Schwarz, Justin Madden, Damian Barrett, Craig Kelly and Roland Rocchiccioli.

For the first time, we hear from the key crew members and production team that made the show so successful for such a long time, including Gary Newnham, Director of every episode of The Footy Show, Original Executive Producer Harvey Silver, Head of Wardrobe Katrina Henley and Cartoonist Andrew Fyfe. 

After 23 years, Sam Newman and David Schwarz face off over the infamous “pie in the face” incident, and we look back at the period in which one of Nine’s competitors poached talent from The Footy Show stable.

Savour memorable highlights of the program including fan favourite segments likeStreet Talk, Sam’s Mail Bag and Billy’s Wheel, as well as The House of Bulger, which saw Shane Crawford play Hank Bulger, Billy Brownless play Hank’s mother, Joybell Bulger, and Garry Lyon play the villain Hueston Crabbe. The skit also featured Dermott Brereton and Roland Rocchiccioli. 

And we revisit the unforgettable moments when Shane Crawford walked from Adelaide to Melbourne in 2010 and cycled from Melbourne to Perth in 2013 to raise funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia, leaving the nation moved by his courage. 

Don’t miss this must-see special as the gang get back together to relive some of Australian television’s greatest Footy Show moments on Channel 9 and 9Now.

CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF THE FOOTY SHOW
TUES, AUG 20 AT 8.40PM (VIC, SA & WA) & 11.10PM (NSW & QLD)
CONTINUES TUES, AUG 27
ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Channel 9 Publicity
Alexandra Maiolo 
0437 158 866
alexandra.maiolo@nine.com.au

Friday, August 16, 2024

Buckle up for a blockbuster – NRL on Nine: Round 24

The top contenders are set for an epic clash in Round 24 of NRL on Nine, with the Panthers and Storm battling for the minor premiership in what could be a preview of the Grand Final, live and free on the 9Network.

With just two points separating the competition giants on the ladder, Thursday Night Footy promises edge-of-your-seat drama. The Panthers, with magician Nathan Cleary on fire, could be boosted with the return of Origin fullback Dylan Edwards from injury. For the Storm, the dynamite halves combo of Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster is ready to click after their disrupted season.

Nine’s coverage from BlueBet Stadium will be led by Danika Mason, joined by Allana Ferguson, with expert commentary from Johnathan Thurston, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith. Mat Thompson will call the game, while Brad Fittler and Emma Lawrence will be sideline for updates.

Friday Night Footy serves up the Roosters v Eels clash. After a painful loss last week, the Eels are itching to rebound. The Roosters get Dom Young and Nat Butcher back from injury. The Eels, with young Blaize Talagi in scorching form (seven tries in eight games), could spell trouble for the third-ranked Roosters.

Sunday morning kicks off with a treat for footy fans as Wide World of Sports returns, hosted by Roz Kelly, from 10.00am AEST. Then, The Sunday Footy Show will dive into the NRL Round 24 highlights, preview Sunday Arvo Footy, and cover all things rugby league from 11.00am AEST.

In Sunday Arvo Footy, the Knights, two points shy of the top eight, must beat the Sharks to keep their finals dreams alive. The Sharks are on a high after a stunning shutout of the Titans and sit in the top four. There’ll be no brotherly love lost between Blayke (Sharks) and Jayden Brailey (Knights) as these siblings battle for victory in a crunch match.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 15

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – PANTHERS V STORM

Friday, July 16

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – ROOSTERS V EELS

Sunday, July 18

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 2.10pm AEST. Western Suburbs Magpies v Sunshine Coast Falcons, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS V SHARKS

Monday, July 19

100% Footy – 9.40pm 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 24 ON THE 9NETWORK 
FROM THURSDAY, JULY 15, AT 7.30PM AEST
LIVE AND FREE ON 9NOW AND CHANNEL 9HD 

Follow NRL on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 15, 2024

19.5 million Australians captivated by Paris 2024

As Australia’s most successful Olympic Games campaign comes to an end, it can be reported that the 9Network’s world-class coverage was broadcast to a National Total Television Reach of 19.5 million across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.

With Team Australia securing a haul of 18 gold medals, it breaks the previous record of 17 set in Athens (2004) and Tokyo (2021). 

Records were also broken across television viewing as viewers flocked to witness our elite athletes shine on the global stage.

Week 1 of Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games delivered a National Total Television reach of 17.5 million (the highest weekly reach in VOZ history), while Week 2 delivered a National Total Television reach of 16.6 million (the second highest weekly reach in VOZ history).

Since the Opening Ceremony on July 27, the Olympics contributed to a daily average National Total TV Reach of 9.9 million viewers across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now. 

Paris 2024 has notably connected with Australians aged 16-39, dispelling media myths and proving that those under 40 gravitate towards live broadcast, live streaming, and on-demand TV for shared cultural experiences. This is something only free-to-air television can achieve.

The first week of the Olympics saw 9Now smash records, attracting the highest daily share in VOZ history in the key demo of People 16-39 and a weekly National Total TV Reach for this demographic of more than 4.8 million. Across the entire duration of the Games, a National Total TV Reach of 5.6 million viewers aged 16-39 tuned into the broadcast.

Australians embraced 9Now in unprecedented numbers. Offering over 40 live streams, along with on-demand and live streaming of Channel 9 and 9Gem, the platform achieved a 16% incremental reach, with 2.7 million viewers tuning in exclusively to the Olympics through 9Now out of an overall National Reach of 7.5 million on Australia’s No. 1 commercial free-to-air streaming platform.

In the crucial demographic of People 25-54, more than 8.1 million viewers tuned into Nine’s coverage of Paris 2024. 

The highest rating session of the Games occurred on Day 2, where the Night Session drew a National Total TV Reach of 5.741 million and a National Average Audience of 2.332 million. This session highlighted Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m Freestyle.

Michael Healy, Director of Television for Nine, said: “The Olympics is more than just a sporting event. It’s a cultural phenomenon that resonates deeply with Australians from all walks of life. It unites the nation in a way that few other events can, bringing together millions of viewers across the country. The widespread and enduring engagement across all our platforms is a testament to the unique and powerful connection Australians have with the Games. I am so immensely proud of the outstanding coverage our broadcast team delivered. Bring on the Paralympics in two weeks’ time!”

Nine has all ten of the Top 10 commercial free-to-air programs of the year-to-date, with five of those being Olympic night sessions (other events include State of Origin Games 1-3, State of Origin 1st Pre Match and Australian Open Men’s Final).

The dominance of Nine’s Olympics coverage led to 9News recording its ten highest rating bulletins of the year over the past two weeks.

The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 will be broadcast on the 9Network and 9Now from Thursday, August 29.

For further information, please contact:
Terry Stuart
Senior Communications Manager
tstuart@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager 
amotte@nine.com.au

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Forged in Steel

Go behind the scenes with one of Australia’s most successful sporting outfits when Forged In Steel, the story of the Steelers, our Wheelchair Rugby team, premieres Monday, August 19, at 8.40pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

Wheelchair Rugby has become one of the most watched Paralympic sports, and the Steelers have earned a formidable reputation in the run-up to Paris 2024. But what does it take to secure a place on this champion team? 

With two Paralympic gold medals (2012, 2016) and two World Championships (2014, 2022), but a disappointing showing in Tokyo 2020 and a failure to earn direct qualification to Paris 2024 via the Asia Oceania qualifier, we follow the Steelers as they claw their way back to the top of the world. 

Forged In Steel, part of Nine’s special Beyond The Dream series, showcases the Steelers as they battled for their spot at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in a last-chance qualifying tournament in Wellington, New Zealand, in March this year, before taking on some of the world’s best teams at the Canada Cup in Vancouver in June. 

This all-access documentary takes viewers into the meeting rooms for the heartwarming moments when Steelers coaches hand the athletes their place on the team, as well as the heartbreaking moments when others receive the crushing news that their Paralympic dreams are over. 

Wheelchair Rugby is a brutal and intense mixed-team sport where full contact between purpose-built wheelchairs is not only allowed but encouraged. Forged In Steel will explain the rules and technical aspects, as we see just why this is one of the most watched of all Paralympic sports. 

The Steelers are a team of incredible personalities, with each Steeler having their own extraordinary story. The documentary will focus on four key players: Chris Bond, Ryley Batt, Shae Graham and James McQuillan. 

Chris Bond is the team captain. Paris 2024 will be his final Paralympics. A viral infection at 18 resulted in the amputation of both his legs, left hand, and four fingers on his right hand.

Ryley Batt is the best Wheelchair Rugby player in the world. He has played for 20 years and isn’t ruling out retirement after Paris 2024. Born without legs, Ryley is an adrenaline junkie who loves boats, jet skis, quad bikes and 4WDing. 

Shae Graham is the pioneer for Australian female Wheelchair Rugby players. She was the first female representative (2019) and female Paralympian (Tokyo 2020). 

James McQuillan acquired his disability in an Aussie Rules accident in 2014, at the age of 20. He was a university student, studying physio at the time.

The Beyond The Dream series goes beyond the headlines to discover the untold stories that led to some of the greatest Olympic and Paralympic moments. With unprecedented access, this new documentary series will capture the raw spirit of some of the greatest athletes of all time. 

Beyond The Dream: Forged in Steel is produced by Wide World of Sports, in association with Paralympics Australia and Good Shout, for the 9Network. 

BEYOND THE DREAM: 
FORGED IN STEEL 
PREMIERE MONDAY, AUGUST 19, AT 8.40PM
ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Aimee Ball 
9Network Publicity
aimee.ball@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

‘Stories of Origin: Alfie’ Wins Best Sports Podcast at 2024 Australia New Zealand Podcast Awards

9Podcasts’ Stories of Origin: Alfie has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Sports Podcast at the 2024 Australia New Zealand Podcast Awards, recognising the podcast’s excellence in storytelling and its impact on the sports media landscape.

The third instalment of the acclaimed Stories of Origin series, Stories of Origin: Alfie, is a pioneering podcast that delves into the compelling stories behind legendary NRL player Allan ‘Alfie’ Langer throughout his career.

With a focus on captivating storytelling and in-depth analysis, the podcast series, hosted by Nine’s Wide World of Sports’ Mat Thompson and driven by the 9Podcasts’ dedicated team of Executive Producer Matty White and Podcast Producer Jordan Weir, has become a fast favourite among sports enthusiasts.

Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Social and Digital, Mia Stern said: “We couldn’t be prouder of the team on their much deserved award win. Their unwavering commitment to crafting compelling narratives and their innovative approach has been pivotal in making Stories of Origin: Alfie such an engaging and memorable audio experience and we’re incredibly grateful to our listeners for their continued support.”

You can listen to Stories of Origin: Alfie everywhere you get your podcasts. 

For further information, please contact:
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au

Monday, August 12, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 16 schedule highlights

It’s time to celebrate the final day of Australia’s most successful Olympic Games in history when the Closing Ceremony of Paris 2024 signs off in style, on the 9Network and 9Now.

Day 16 begins with the Women’s Marathon, which will traverse the most famous sites in Paris before gold medal games for Men’s Water Polo, Women’s Basketball and Volleyball will round an incredible two weeks of competition from the best athletes in the world. 

Then it’s time to kick off the party at 5.00am AEST when Eddie McGuire, Leila McKinnon, and Steve Hooker are live on the ground to cover every moment of the Closing Ceremony.

DAY 16 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
SUNDAY AUGUST 11
3.30PMWOMEN’S MARATHON FINAL 
Featuring Australians Gen Gregson, Sinead Diver, Jess Stenson 
5.00PMWATER POLO – MEN’S BRONZE MEDAL MATCH 
7.00PMCYCLING 
7.30PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S BRONZE MEDAL 
7.30PMWEIGHTLIFTING 
9.00PMVOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
10.00PMWATER POLO – MEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
11.30PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL 
MONDAY AUGUST 12
2.00AMGAMES IN PREVIEW 
5.00AMOLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 CLOSING CEREMONY 
7.00AMTODAY SHOW 

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Sunday, August 11, 2024

60 Minutes Presents: Our Heroes of Paris

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been the most successful ever undertaken by Australia. To celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our 462 Olympic athletes in France, Tara Brown hosts a very special edition of 60 MINUTES on Channel 9 and 9Now on Tuesday at 8.45pm.

60 Minutes Presents: Our Heroes of Paris features extensive post-competition interviews with many of the Aussie titans, as Brown reveals what has driven the athletes to greatness and why the Olympic Games are unlike any other sporting event in the world.

From the triumphs of swimming champs including Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown and Cam McEvoy to the fairy-tale victories of sisters, Jessica and Noémie Fox; from our world-beating BMX, road racing and velodrome cyclists to Australia’s young skateboarding superstars; our smashing tennis doubles team, pole-vaulting gold medallist, and tactically-brilliant dinghy sailor, Paris 2024 has shown over and over again that when it comes to the Olympics, Australia punches far beyond its weight.

In a series of intimate interviews, Our Heroes of Paris applauds the determination of our athletes and recognises the sacrifices they’ve made to represent their country with such distinction.  As Tara Brown finds out, their will to succeed is in fact so formidable, it’s really no surprise Paris 2024 has become Australia’s most successful Olympic Games ever.

Reporter: Tara Brown
Producers: Natalie Clancy, Nichola Younger

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 60 MINUTES PRESENTS: OUR HEROES IN PARIS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15 schedule highlights

Track star Jess Hull and the Stingers are out to continue the Aussie gold rush across a sensational Saturday of sport on Day 15 at Paris 2024.

In Australia’s most successful Olympics ever, the Stingers will be first up to add to our record gold medal tally when they meet Spain in the final of the Women’s water polo. 

After defying the odds in a miraculous penalty shoot out victory over the USA, the Stingers will need to keep riding their wave of momentum when they go into the game as underdogs.

At Stade de France, Jess Hull has her eyes on the prize in the Women’s 1500m Final, when she aims to become the first Australian since Herb Elliott in 1960 to win Olympic 1500m gold.

Steph Curry and Lebron James will suit up for Team USA in the Men’s gold medal match against home nation France, whose hopes sit on the shoulders of 20-year-old NBA No.1 draft pick, Victor Wembanyama.

Curry ran hot in their semi final against Serbia, dropping 36 points on the way to sealing a famous comeback victory. His dream team of NBA superstars are now out to complete their mission and go down in history as one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled.

The Men’s Marathon will kick off the action on an exciting Day 15, when team sport gold medals will also be awarded for Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Football.

Jess Hull is aiming to be the first Australian since Herb Elliott in 1960 to win Olympic 1500m gold (Getty Images)

DAY 15 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
4.00PMMEN’S MARATHON FINAL 
Featuring Australians Liam Adams, Pat Tiernan, Brett Robinson 
5.00PMWOMEN’S GOLF – FINAL ROUND
Featuring Australians Hannah Green & Minjee Lee 
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 10M PLATFORM SEMI FINAL
Featuring Australians Cassiel Rousseau & Jaxon Bowshire
6.15PMSPORT CLIMBING 
Oceana MacKenzie
6.30PMCANOE SPRINT – WOMEN’S & MEN’S K1 FINALS
Featuring Australians Alyce Wood & Tom Green 
7.30PMWEIGHTLIFTING 
7.30PMWRESTLING 
Featuring Australian Georgii Okorokov 
9.00PMVOLLEYBALL – MEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
France v Poland
11.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 10M PLATFORM FINAL 
11.30PMWATER POLO – WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
Australia v Spain
SUNDAY AUGUST 11
12.00AMWEIGHTLIFTING 
Featuring Australian Eileen Cikamatana 
1.00AMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
USA v Brazil
1.00AMCYCLING 
2.30AM – 6.30AMATHLETICS 
Jess Hull (1500m Final) Stuart McSweyn (5000m Final) Katerine Mitchell & MacKenzie Little (Javelin Throw Final)
4.00AMBREAKING – MEN’S FINAL
5.00AM BEACH VOLLEYBALL – MEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
5.30AMBASKETBALL – MEN’S GOLD MEDAL 
USA v France
5.30AMBOXING 

*Schedules subject to change

Team USA superstars Lebron James and Steph Curry will line up in the Men’s Basketball Final against France (Getty Images)

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 14 schedule highlights

Breaking will make its Olympic debut today, with Australia’s Rachael Gunn – who goes by her breaking name RayGun – dancing up a storm at La Concorde in Day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, screening live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

With the Aussie medal rush in full swing, the day’s action starts with the men’s Marathon Swimming. Australians Nicholas Sloman and Kyle Lee will hope to continue the medal surge.  

The Opals will take on the USA in the semi-finals of the Women’s Basketball; the Aussies will take on the semi-finals of the Women’s K-2 500m and Men’s K-2 500m semi-finals canoe sprint; while Maddison Keeney will be trying to dive for a medal in the Women’s 3m Springboard Final.

Elsewhere, there’s the Gold Medal match of the Women’s Beach Volleyball; the Gold Medal final for the Men’s Football, and the Women’s Hockey Gold Medal match. 

Track and Field at Stade de France will see a huge night of medal events, including Australians competing in the Men’s Triple Jump Final (Connor Murphy); the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Tori West and Camryn Newton-Smith) and Women’s 10,000m Final (Lauren Ryan). There will also be the Women’s and Men’s 4x100m Relay Final, the Women’s 400m Final, Men’s 400m Hurdles Final and Women’s 10,000m Final.

Tori West will compete in the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Getty Images)

DAY 14 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
FRIDAY AUGUST 9
3.30PMMEN’S MARATHON SWIMMING 
Featuring Australians Nicholas Sloman, Kyle Lee 
5.00PMWOMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 3 
5.00PMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Leon Sejranovic 
6.00PM ATHLETICS 
Heats 
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 10M PLATFORM PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Cassiel Rousseau & Jaxon Bowshire 
6.00PMRHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
6.15PMSPORT CLIMBING 
6.30PMCANOE SPRINT 
Featuring Australians Ella Beere & Ally Bull; and Tom Green & Jean van der Westhuyzen 
10.00PMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SPRINTS 
11.00PMWEIGHTLIFTING
Featuring Australian Kyle Bruce
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD FINAL 
Featuring Australian Maddison Keeney
11.00PMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – BRONZE MEDAL MATCH 
Spain v Germany
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
12.00AMBREAKING – WOMEN’S PRELIMS
Featuring Australian Rachael Gunn
1.30AMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S SEMI FINALS 
Australia v USA
2.00AMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SPRINTS FINALS 
2.00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL – GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
France v Spain
3.00AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians in the Men’s Triple Jump Final (Connor Murphy); the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Tori West and Camryn Newton-Smith) and Women’s 10,000m Final (Lauren Ryan).  Women’s and Men’s 4x100m Relay Final, the Women’s 400m Final, Men’s 400m Hurdles Final and Women’s 10,000m Final.
3.30AMWEIGHTLIFTING 
Featuring Australian Jacqueline Nichele 
4.00AMBREAKING – WOMEN’S FINALS
4.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
Netherlands v China 
5.00AMBEACH VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
5.00AMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S SEMI FINALS 
France v Belgium

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Friday, August 9, 2024

NRLW Round 3 builds on the Olympic action

As Nine’s record-breaking Olympics coverage comes to a close, the NRLW is set to deliver another top lineup of matches this weekend, live and free on the 9Network.

Coverage starts on Saturday at 11.00am AEST with the Roosters v Tigers clash. Veteran Samantha Bremner, having returned to competition after her 2022 retirement, will be out to make an impact for the Roosters, alongside standouts Jessica Sergis and Tarryn Aiken. The Wests Tigers, coming off a loss to the Titans, need a victory to climb the ladder. Losana Lutu will be a dangerous asset for the Tigers, a rising playmaker.

Next up at 12.45pm, the Raiders host the Sharks at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Green Machine have three wins from their last five home games. Viewers can expect to see prop Sophie Holyman back on the field after being unable to finish the game in last week’s loss to the Knights. Meanwhile, Sharks coach Tony Herman will be focusing on maintaining his team’s strong defence, especially with fullback Jada Taylor sidelined for the season with an ACL injury.

For a comprehensive preview of the weekend’s matches, viewers can turn to the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 10.30am on Saturday, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva.

On Sunday, the NRLW action continues with a double-header at Brisbane’s Totally Workwear Stadium. The Cowboys will take on the Eels at 12.00pm, with Cowboys winger Jakiya Whitfeld aiming to add to her try-double in Round 2. And can Eels centre Rory Owen, who scored in her first two appearances, back it up for Round 3?

Then it’s a Sunshine State showdown between the Broncos and Titans. The Broncos, chasing their first win of the season, are without Brianna Clarke, who is serving a two-match suspension for a shoulder charge. The undefeated Titans will field an unchanged featuring superstar centre Jamie Chapman, who has 12 tries under her belt from her past eight games.

Wrapping up the round, the Newcastle Knights get the home-game advantage against a Dragons team looking to bounce back from another loss last weekend.  

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 10

ROOSTERS V WESTS TIGERS

RAIDERS V SHARKS

Sunday, August 11

COWBOYS V EELS

BRONCOS V TITANS

KNIGHTS V DRAGONS   

NRLW ROUND 3
FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, AT 11.00AM AEST
LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK

Follow NRLW on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024