Australia’s men’s and women’s rugby league stars, handpicked by the Prime Minister, will join a blockbuster weekend of footy, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now, this Saturday at 1.30pm. 

NRL stars including Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Nicho Hynes and Josh Addo-Carr will all line up in the men’s team playing Papua New Guinea at 4.00pm, which will be captained by Cameron Murray.  

The big day of live action will begin at 1.30pm with the women’s team playing Papua New Guinea. NRLW players Kennedy Cherrington, Dragons flying fullback Teagan Berry and former Aussie Sevens representative-turned-Tigers speedster Jakiya Whitfeld will all feature. 

Australia’s vice-captain, Daly Cherry-Evans, said: “It’s always an honour to represent your country and this game in particular is a special one to be part of.

“We know how much the people of PNG love their rugby league so we’re really looking forward to getting up there for the test match. It’s going to be tough against the Kumuls, but we know what is in front of us and will be well prepared to put in a performance that everyone can be proud of.”

Broadcast schedule

Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII v PNG
Syd/Bris               1.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne            1.30pm LIVE on  9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide               1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                    11.30am LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII v PNG
Syd/Bris                4.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne            4.00pm LIVE on  9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide               3.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                     2.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Coverage of Broncos v Warriors NRL Preliminary Final will follow at 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now.

PRIME MINISTER’S XIII RUGBY LEAGUE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1.30PM
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

Thursday, September 21, 2023