The Eddie Jones era continues the chase for its first big scalp when the underdog Wallabies try to break their 21-year Bledisloe Cup drought against the All Blacks at the MCG, this Saturday night from 7.30pm on Channel 9HD.
SATURDAY NIGHT 7.30PM FROM THE MCG STREAMING AD-FREE IN 4K UHD ON STAN SPORT
As tough as the task may appear, the Wallabies had a victory over the All Blacks stolen in the opening game of the series in Melbourne last year, following a dubious refereeing decision.
The star-studded All Blacks remain the gold standard in the international arena and will be showing Australia no mercy on their way to the Rugby World Cup in September.
Jones has made a raft of team changes to the Wallabies line up for the MCG fixture, where the Wallabies points scoring will depend on outside backs Marika Koroibete, rising star Mark Nawaqanitawase and Andrew Kellaway plus the new halves combination of Carter Gordon and Tate McDermott.
In commentary for Nine’s Wide World of Sports are Wallabies legends Tim Horan, Drew Mitchell and Justin Harrison, All Blacks dual World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams, former international Morgan Turinui, caller Sean Maloney, hosts Nick McArdle and Michael Atkinson, plus dual international Allana Ferguson on the panel.
Broadcast schedule Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
2023 BLEDISLOE CUP SATURDAY, JULY 29, FROM 7.30PM LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW
Nine will celebrate Women in League Round with eight games of footy live and free, beginning tonight on the 9Network and 9Now.
EIGHT GAMES OF FOOTY FOR FREE, ALL IN HD BRONCOS DOUBLE-HEADER TONIGHT ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY EMMA TONEGATO JOINS NRLW SATURDAY DOUBLE-HEADER
A men’s and women’s Broncos double-header kicks off the round from 5.30pm tonight with the NRLW Broncos v Titans game, before star fullbacks Reece Walsh and James Tedesco clash in the Broncos v Roosters game at 7.30pm.
Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Xavier Coates will be out to play the role of superheroes for the Melbourne Storm at Marvel Stadium against the Eels on Friday Night Footy, broadcast on Channel 9HD on the run to the finals for Melbourne viewers.
Sharks superstar Emma Tonegato joins the panel for Nine’s Saturday NRLW double-header from 12.30pm Saturday that includes the women’s magazine show, NRLW Wrap, between the two games.
A supersized Sunday of wall-to-wall rugby league begins with the Sunday Footy Show at 11am, leading into another NRLW double-header – Knights v Cowboys and Tigers v Sharks – before the boys finish it off in Sunday Footy at 3.30pm with Titans v Cowboys.
BROADCAST DETAILS
Thursday, July 27
NRLW THURSDAY – BRONCOS v TITANS from 5.30pm EST on 9GemHD
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS v ROOSTERS Sydney/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, July 28
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – STORM v EELS
Sydney/Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Saturday, July 29
NRLW Raiders v Roosters – from 12.30pm EST NRLW WRAP – 2.30pm with special guest Emma Tonegato NRLW Raiders v Roosters – from 3.00pm EST on 9GemHD Watch: Channel 9HD Syd/Bris, 9GemHD Melb/Adl/Perth – Stream on 9Now
Sunday, July 30
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
NRLW – KNIGHTS v COWBOYS from 12.00pm NRLW – TIGERS v SHARKS from 1.45pm CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – TITANS v COWBOYS from 3.30pm Watch: Channel 9HD Syd/Bris, 9GemHD Melb/Adl/Perth – Stream on 9Now
WOMEN IN LEAGUE ROUND ON NINE STREAM NRL FOR FREE ON 9NOW THURSDAY, JULY 27, AT 5.30PM
Last month, the Nine Podcast Network posted its largest ever monthly Audience with over 1.8 million listeners in June 2023, topping the previous monthly high in May 2023 with an additional 160,000 listeners.
Australia’s leading investigative podcast, the Kennedy Award nominated Hannah’s Story, continues to resonate with listeners, jumping 30 spots to #15 most listened to Australian podcast in June 2023 podcast ranker. As confronting as this story is, listeners have tuned in to hear more about coercive control – from the relationship, to the crime, through to the coronial inquest examining the events that lead up to the shocking and heartbreaking story of the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three young children.
Nine Radio’s catch up podcast continues to prove that on-demand is in-demand with over 820,000 listeners in June 2023, a 35% increase on the same period last year, as listeners tune into their favourite radio show where and when they choose. 2GB’s Ben Fordham Livepodcast, jumped up 18 placed to #18 on June 2023’s Podcast ranker, with over 200,000 monthly listeners tuning in for their daily dose of agenda setting news and opinion. 3AW’s Drive with Tom Elliott podcast continues to steadily grow its audience, with over 75,000 listeners, up 68% YoY.
Nine’s original podcast slate continues to inform and inspire Australians, with premium, engaging and thought-provoking podcasts. The diverse brands, platforms and content across Nine continue to embrace the power of storytelling, with three exciting new podcasts launching this month.
As the home of the NRLW, Nine’s commitment to growing the 2023 season includes a brand new weekly podcast, NRLW Weekly, hosted dual international, Ruan Sims and one of the leading voices on women’s sport, Marlee Silva. NRLW Weekly brings fans the latest updates, insights, and exclusive interviews from the electrifying world of the National Rugby League Women’s competition
Sarah-Jane Calleja and Rachel Carr quickly became fan favourites on The Block last year, with their quick wit, trademark humour and raw authenticity. They bring that same electric dynamic to their brand new podcast I Just Can’t as they discuss the rollercoaster of life – marriage, motherhood, melodramatic TV, nothing is off limits. Raw yet ruthless, vulnerable and sometimes a little vulgar, nothing is too ‘taboo’ for these two as they’ll have you switching between heartfelt tears to laughter-induced bellyaches in the blink of an eye.
With a career spanning four decades, WAtoday journalist, morning presenter on 6PR’s and four-time Western Australian Journalist of the Year, Gary Adshead has stood on the frontlines of journalism, tackling a vast array of Western Australia’s most notorious stories, from murder investigations and national espionage to heroic rescues and missing person cases. In the gripping new podcast The Reporter Gary will take listeners behind the headlines, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a reporter.
Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Mia Stern, said: “It’s been fantastic to see our podcast audience hit new milestones each and every month as we focus on scaling a curated content slate of premium, local Australian podcasts. The intimate relationship between the host and the listener delivers an unrivalled opportunity for marketers to build a powerful connection with future customers.”
Source: Triton Streaming, Podcast Metrics, June 1-30 2023, Downloads, Listeners.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
As the world marks exactly one year to go until the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024, Nine today reveals its plan to make next year’s Olympic Games and Paralympic Games the most comprehensive ever screened in Australia, with more ways than ever before for audiences to consume the greatest sporting events in the world across all platforms.
With around-the-clock coverage across metro and regional television, streaming, audio, publishing, digital and subscription video on demand, Nine’s investment in telling inspirational stories on every single platform in Nine’s suite of assets, will ensure the best of the Olympic spirit is shown like never before.
The centrepiece of the Olympics broadcast will see 24-hour-a-day action across Nine’s television Free-to-Air assets, streaming on 9Now and live and on demand on Stan.
Featuring two dedicated Olympic channels on Channel 9 and 9Gem, produced by the globally renowned Wide World of Sports team and hosted by some of the finest broadcasting talent in the world, the channels will screen in High Definition and be filled with Olympic content 24 hours a day.
9Now will run 40 individual channels live and on-demand in High Definition ensuring Australians do not miss a second of any event featuring an Australian, and will also feature an extensive curation of VOD highlights and full replays. Utilising the award-winning journalism of 9News, Today, A Current Affair and 60 Minutes, there will be unrivalled broadcast news coverage from Paris and back in Australia, including the Today show broadcasting live from the streets of Paris.
As Australians wake up, they will instantly be updated on any action that occurred overnight, with bulletins and wrap-ups leading coverage across Nine’s assets that will continue throughout the day and into prime time live action. Viewers will wake up to comprehensive 9Now morning updates, with daily highlights that sum up all the action that occurred overnight.
Nine’s market-leading audio assets – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR – will take the Olympics into a new era, with a three-fold approach into how Australians consume Paris 2024. No matter where listeners are they will be able to receive premium coverage, whether it be on linear, digital streaming or podcast.
Featuring Outside Broadcasts from Paris, exclusive live audio coverage of events, special Olympic editions of Wide World of Sports radio and a raft of podcasts to be announced, Australia’s leading talk network will tap into listeners’ love of talking about the Olympics and sharing their joy.
Nine’s Paralympic Games coverage will see at least 14 hours a day of free to air coverage with content also streamed on 9Now and Stan, as well as utilising Nine’s radio and publishing assets.
Building on Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be Nine’s publishing brands, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, nine.com.au, WWOS.com.au and the Pedestrian Group. Reaching more than 16 million readers, Paris 2024 will be comprehensively covered like never before.
The Herald, Age and Financial Review will undertake 24 hour coverage featuring daily national blogs, exclusive access to vision, newsletters, analysis and a large reporting team, the road to Paris will see special edition magazines and inserts celebrating the best of what Paris 2024 has to offer.
Stan will complete Nine’s unrivalled coverage bringing every minute of the Olympics 24/7, live and on demand with its own team of hosts and experts. Featuring an exclusive, dedicated 24 hour Olympics news channel, every minute of the Olympics action live, and a full on demand offering consisting of highlights, minis and full replays, Australians won’t miss a minute of the action, all screened in 4K UltraHD.
With a commitment to help promote the Olympic movement, Nine’s unrivalled cross-platform coverage will ensure Paris 2024 will be the most inspiring ever for the next generation of Olympians and Olympic fans heading into Brisbane 2032.
Nine’s Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director, Olympics and Paralympics, Matt Stanton, said: “Wide World of Sports has continually revolutionised sports coverage, and with our Paris 2024 coverage on all of Nine’s platforms, Australian viewers will receive world class 24 hour coverage like never before. We look forward to showcasing the best of humanity and the inspirational feats of the Olympians as they strive for glory a year from today.”
Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, Michael Stephenson, said: “The Olympic and Paralympic rights that Nine has across TV, streaming, audio and digital – coupled with our ability to leverage our publishing assets – has created a marketing platform for brands with unrivalled scale. There is no other media company that can cover the Olympics like Nine. On September 6 at our annual Upfront presentation we will share all of the opportunities that exist for brands across our entire suite of assets. I can’t wait!”
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
The Urn has been retained but the job is not done, as Australia fight to keep England from salvaging a drawn series when the fifth and final Ashes test is exclusive, live and free, from 7.30pm AEST Thursday on the 9Network and 9Now.
Aiming for a series win for the first time in England since 2001, Australia will look to silence their opposition and their fan base at The Oval in London.
Ashes Fifth Test promo | Wide World of Sports
Marnus Labuschagne, who scored a century before rain ended the fourth test, will be looking for big-run support from openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner to put Australia on the path to their third victory of the Ashes series.
Captain Pat Cummins will again lead a bowling attack trying to squash England’s flamboyant and carefree “Bazball” batting style that triumphed in the third test.
Nine’s commentary team is hosted by Roz Kelly, with expert comments from former Australian captain Mark Taylor, Ashes winner Ian Healy and former international Callum Ferguson. Taylor will be joined on the ground by Louise Ransome, with 9News reporter Sam Djodan filing from London.
THE ASHES FIFTH TEST ON NINE: BROADCAST TIMES Every day of play in HD streamed free on 9Now
Day 1 – Thursday, July 27 Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm Adelaide 7.00pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm Perth 5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 2 – Friday, July 28 Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.40pm Adelaide 7.00pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm Perth 5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 3 – Saturday, July 29 Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.15pm Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.15pm Adelaide 7.00pm on Channel 9HD Perth 5.30pm on 9Go!, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.00pm
Day 4 – Sunday, July 30 Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm Melbourne 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm Adelaide 7.00pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm Perth 5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 8.00pm
Day 5 – Monday, July 31 Sydney 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Brisbane 7.30pm on Channel 9HD Adelaide 7.00pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm Perth 5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
AVAILABLE ON 9NOW
Don’t miss a moment of the Ashes on 9Now, with all the action available following every day of play including:
Mini-matches of each day’s play
Highlights of each day of play
Full session replays
Every wicket highlights
Tubby’s Takeaway: Mark Taylor wraps up every day of play
Plus mini-matches for each Test
THE ASHES: FIFTH TEST EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE – 9NETWORK AND 9NOW FROM 7.30PM AEST THURSDAY, JULY 27
Nine’s talk radio stations are streaming well ahead of the pack and into the future with shares double that of their nearest competitors in key markets, according to the latest GFK Radio360 ratings, and one in two listeners exclusively tuning in via a connected device.
Survey 4 showed Nine’s commercial streaming share was 25.7% – the clear No.1, with the competitive Sydney and Melbourne markets dominating; 2GB posting a commercial streaming share of 28.7%, and 29.4% for 3AW^.
Nine’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “There’s no doubt the future of streaming is talk radio as more digital listeners search for live and local content. And with talk radio, it’s unmissable and unskippable.”
Nine’s Commercial Director for Digital Audio, Esther Carlsen, said Nine’s success is built on its distinct advantage. “We are seeing that time spent listening is exceptionally strong when streaming Nine’s talk stations. We are almost triple our nearest music competitor. It’s a huge endorsement of our live and local strategy, building trust and loyalty with listeners as the unrivalled destination of news, sport, business and traffic.
“Furthermore, Radio 360 enables us to profile our digital listeners and this clearly shows our digital listeners are skewing younger. And our catch up podcasts with over 820,000 listeners, have only a 5% audience overlap with our broadcast listeners, offering a significant reach extension for our advertisers.”
Gfk Survey 4 showed 35.6% of Nine’s live streaming audience is under the age of 40 67% of podcasting audience under the age of 40, and 26% of 25-54s are listening via a connected device^^.
Nine’s Director of Sales for Total Audio, Ashley Earnshaw, said: “Nine has a huge opportunity for advertisers across both digital streaming and podcasts. Given the significant audiences listening across our digital formats, this allows brands to enhance data targeting at scale, given the volume of inventory. Our scale in digital also helps brands develop deeper total audio strategies or target contextually – for example, there has never been a better time to tap into passionate AFL and NRL sport fans across Nine’s digital audio platforms.”
^Source: GfK Radio360 ratings, SMBP Survey 4 2023, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Station Share of Selected (Commercial only Incl DAB+ only stations), Cume (000s), TSL, AP10+, AP35-64, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR unless otherwise specified.)
^^SourceGfK Radio360 Ratings, SMBP Survey 4 2023, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Cume Audience (000s), Streaming, 10-39, AP25-54. Nielsen CMV, Metro Survey 2 2023, Podcast Brand P30Days, Nine Radio or Nine Publishing AP10-39)
For more information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
Renewable energy, supply chain and innovation experts are among the six outstanding young leaders who are today named BOSS Young Executives for 2023.
Now in its 20th year, the awards are designed to recognise outstanding executives who can demonstrate leadership in the community as well as in business, and who have a strong track record in people and thought leadership.
Run in conjunction with global leadership consulting firm Development Dimensions International (DDI), the six recipients, all under the age of 35, have been chosen for their strong leadership, business aptitude and emotional intelligence. This year’s cohort come from a variety of industries, including banking, retail, energy and property.
The judging process includes interviews and a CEO-for-a-day simulation exercise, and the award recipients, from NSW, Victoria and Queensland, assembled in Sydney for a ceremony.
The six 2023 BOSS Young Executives, who have been profiled during the week on afr.com.au and are featured in today’s The Australian Financial Review are:
Jessica Hallett, head of digital strategy, partnerships and innovation, Westpac
Naureen Alam, group manager, future low carbon portfolio, AGL Energy
Andrew Cooper, head of transformation, Woolworths
Emma Wright, chief people officer, WorkCover Queensland
David Donnoli, associate director operations, Australia and New Zealand, Swisse Wellness
Angus Ferguson, head of customer solutions at Domain Group*
BOSS Editor Sally Patten, said: “On the 20th anniversary of the BOSS Young Executives program, it is wonderful to be able to highlight such a talented group of emerging leaders. I have high hopes for their futures. Several of their predecessors have gone on to run some of Australia’s most high profile organisations or set up their own successful businesses.”
Dominique Powrie, managing director of DDI, said: “Every year we see outstanding young executive talent, and 2023 was no exception. This year, we saw customer-focused leaders who champion organisational cultures that keep the customer’s needs in the forefront of everyone’s decisions and actions.
“I think the recent experience of leading through a pandemic has taught these young execs a great deal about steering businesses through turbulent times, valuing their customer base, customer responsiveness, incorporating customer feedback into strategic plans and ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction.”
The judges were Nerida Caesar, a director of Westpac, Bonnie Boezeman, owner of marketing consultancy Business Benefits International and Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Groupe in Australia and New Zealand.
For high-res images of each young executive click HERE
The awards coincide with The Australian Financial Review BOSS Young Executives Summit, which will be held on August 8 in Sydney. The event brings together the leaders of tomorrow to dissect the unique challenges and opportunities they face in today’s dynamic business landscape. Registration now open with limited tickets available https://live.afr.com/youngexecutivessummit/
*Domain Group is majority owned by Nine, the publisher of The Australian Financial Review.
For more information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
Get ready, Australia. The Block, the number one renovation reality program, returns for an incredible 19th season on Sunday, August 6, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of Hampton East, the new series features five houses designed and built in the 1950s and located on the aptly named Charming Street. These grand old dames are now aged in their 70s and way overdue for a contemporary update.
For the first time in Block history, host Scott Cam will be providing contestants with the full renovation schedule ahead of time this season. So get your cameras out, Blockheads, it’s photo time.
Adding to the year of Block firsts and amping up the stakes at play during the 48-hour House Decider Challenge, contestants will be seeing all finished designs of the houses on Day 1. Who will prevail and get the house of their choice?
Not only will they get the schedule and designs up front, but in another first, they’ll receive their entire budgets as well.
However, the Blockheads will soon find out that it’s not all smooth sailing when renovating an original 1950s home – structural issues, extreme weather events, and a mountain of demolition will test our five keen couples every step of the way.
Plus, The Block’s state-versus-state rivalry will be amplified by the sheer closeness of the houses this year. Who knew being able to peak into your neighbours builds would cause such tension?
The couples in contention are: sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke (personal assistant, 37, and integration producer, 34, VIC); parents Kyle and Leslie Cottone (firefighter, 36, and teaching aide, 34, WA); parents Leah and Ash Milton (first aid officer, 31, and builder, 36, QLD); married couple Kristy and Brett Beames (project manager, 34, and safety officer, 34, SA); and newlyweds Steph and Gian Ottavio (architect, 27, and start up worker, 27, NSW).
Real estate expert Marty Fox isn’t the only new addition to the lineup this season. The formidable foremen Keith Schleiger and Dan Reilly will be joined on site with the fan favourite from last year, Tom Calleja.
The nation fell in love with Tom and his wife Sarah-Jane because of their work ethic and relatable marital bickering, and he jumped at the chance to work with Scotty and come back as this year’s official Block plumber.
The designs of the amazing homes in this series again come from The Block’s resident architect, Julian Brenchley.
At stake is $100,000 for the overall winner of The Block, on top of any profit the five couples can all make on the critical auction day. Plus bragging rights for the winners’ state.
Since premiering on Channel 9 in 2003, Australia’s richest reality program has awarded a total of $32,592,807.65 in prizemoney.
Australia’s swimmers will take on the best in the world on the road to Paris 2024 in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, exclusive, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now from Fukuoka in Japan.
AUSTRALIAN DOLPHINS VS WORLD ON 9NETWORK AND 9NOW
STREAM ANYWHERE, ANYTIME FOR FREE ONLY ON 9NOW
With competition this week in water polo, diving, marathon and artistic swimming on 9Now, the action really heats up from Sunday, July 23, when the fastest fish dive into the pool for the finals, which will be broadcast in prime time from 9.00pm over eight nights.
The opening night of coverage features the box-office women’s 400m freestyle event with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus against American superstar Katie Ledecky and Canadian world record holder Summer McIntosh in a mouthwatering race.
Cheer on Ariarne Titmus in the race of the year during Day 1 in Fukuoka on Sunday, July 23, at 9.00pm, exclusive to the 9Network and 9Now
Australia has the fastest females in the world, with Emma McKeon, Kaylee McKeown, Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan all set to star in Fukuoka.
The men’s field will include our 200m breaststroke world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook, 100m freestyle Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers, 400m freestyle reigning world champion Elijah Winnington, and the son of former world champion Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor.
Shaping up to our best men are Chalmers’ 100m freestyle rival, Romania’s David Popovici, and Irish 1500m distance sensation Daniel Wiffen.
Also in action is Aussie young gun and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sam Short, 19, who will contest the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle events and is tipped to be one of the stars of the Paris Olympics.
In commentary for Nine’s Wide World of Sports will be swimming legends Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney and Ellie Cole, joined by race caller Mat Thompson and host Nick McArdle.
Current world champion, Olympic champion and world-record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook
Ian Thorpe said: “Fukuoka is a very important place in the history of both World Aquatics and my own. I took part in my first international competition there as a 14-year-old and it was also the location where I was fortunate enough to be the first swimmer to win six gold medals at one World Championships and broke multiple world records.
“I look forward to seeing how the Australian swim team can perform against the rest of the world in their lead-up to next year’s Olympic Games.”
Paralympic swimming legend Ellie Cole spoke of her excitement at joining Thorpe and Rooney.
“It’s an honour to be on the legendary Nine Wide World of Sports Commentary team for the World Aquatics Championships and bring the excitement, passion and love for our sport to viewers around the world,” she said.
Brent Williams, Nine’s Director of Sport, said: “The Australian Dolphins squad already comprises a host of household names and superstars, but the emerging talent is just as exciting. Wide World of Sports will be showcasing these champions taking on the very best in the world across Nine’s broadcast platforms.
“This is the biggest event on the aquatics calendar in 2023 and our experts Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney and Ellie Cole will cover every race. Whether you are a fan of swimming, diving, water polo or artistic swimming, you can catch all the action live and free, anytime or anywhere on 9Now.”
The 2023 World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka will be available to watch exclusive, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now until July 30.
Fans will receive coverage of every heat and every final every day.
WHERE TO WATCH: WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS FUKUOKA ON NINE
Diving until July 22 – Streamed on 9Now Quota positions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are up for grabs in the diving, with Rio bronze medallist Maddison Keeney headlining a 10-strong Australian team.
High Diving from July 25-27 – Streamed on 9Now Two-time world champion Rhiannan Iffland will be in action in the women’s 20m high dive. Iffland has won the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series for the last six years and is unbeaten at the midpoint of the 2023 season.
Water Polo until July 29 – Streamed on 9Now In the water polo, the Aussie men’s team will be hoping to bounce back from a loss to Greece in the opening match when the Sharks play the USA on Wednesday.
Artistic Swimming until July 22 – Streamed on 9Now Australia will compete in Tuesday night’s final of the mixed team technical event, while on Thursday spots for Paris go on the line in the team free routine.
Marathon Swimming until July 20 – Streamed on 9Now
Swimming – Broadcast on 9Network and 9Now
WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS FUKUOKA WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW LIVE AND FREE UNTIL JULY 30
As the home of the NRLW, Nine’s commitment to growing the 2023 season – which kicks off this Saturday – will see all 48 games screened live and free, a dedicated weekly women’s rugby league show and brand integration spread across an unrivalled Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing landscape.
Featuring market-leading and innovative live-in-play Total TV opportunities for brands that only Nine can deliver, the NRLW provides a powerful platform for brands to connect with one of the fastest growing elite sports in Australia. The 9Network and 9Now will screen more than 100 hours of this season’s NRLW live and free.
With the globally-renowned Wide World of Sports team producing a dedicated weekly women’s league show, NRLW Wrap, hosted by former Jillaroos Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson, and Emma Lawrence, the program will complement the 11-week season. Ruan, Emma and Allana will also feature in the NRLW-specific commentary team alongside Roosters captain Millie Boyle, newcomer Marlee Silva and WWOS’ Danika Mason. There will also be a dedicated podcast NRLW WEEKLY.
As teams finalise preparations before this weekend’s kickoff, sponsors and partners of Nine’s broadcast can be revealed, with five of Nine’s NRL home and away season sponsors – Harvey Norman, Telstra, McDonald’s, Westpac and Chemist Warehouse – extending their commitment into the NRLW.
Creative brand integration will enhance the broadcast, including a new half-time Chemist Warehouse & Ostelin ‘Strong Moment’ which will celebrate inspirational moments of strength from the first half. Westpac will help launch their NRLW sponsorship by bringing their Red Zone integration to Nine’s coverage, helping unpack all of the action from the attacking 20 metres for fans at home.
“The NRLW has proven itself an elite competition featuring the world’s best female rugby league players and athletes. It has been fantastic to see our partners get behind the expanded season as the women’s game is supercharged to new heights. I can’t wait to watch this exciting new chapter and evolution of women’s sport in Australia across the Total TV screens of Nine,” said Matthew Granger, Nine’s Director of Sales – Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Nine’s Director of Content Partnerships – Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Anne Gruber, said: “Since the NRLW first hit our screens, the competition has gone from strength to strength and this year Nine is proud to support the biggest evolution of the sport and allow brands the opportunity to leverage this incredible platform. Our suite of marketing solutions, talent and expertise positions Nine as the new Home of NRLW,” Gruber said.
The NRLW kicks off this Saturday, July 22 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. Every NRLW game will be available to stream anywhere at any time on 9Now.
