Rugby league fans can look forward to significant free-to-air coverage this week, with Channel 9 and 9Now broadcasting key NRL Magic Round matches and the first Women’s State of Origin game.
The coverage begins Thursday evening with Game 1 of the Women’s State of Origin series. Queensland and New South Wales face off at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, with the broadcast scheduled to start at 7:30 PM AEST.
On Friday night, the focus shifts to Magic Round as the Roosters play the Dolphins. This match also holds significance as it will determine the winner of the Artie Legacy Medal, with players like James Tedesco and Hamiso Tabui-Fidow considered contenders. Viewers should check local guides for specific broadcast times.
Saturday’s coverage features the Rabbitohs taking on the Knights as part of the Magic Round weekend.
The live Magic Round action on Nine concludes Sunday afternoon with the Panthers facing the Broncos. Afterwards, a special edition of The Sunday Footy Show will broadcast live from Suncorp Stadium.
In addition to the live matches, Wide World of Sports is set to premiere a documentary titled “Breakthrough: The Rise of Women’s Rugby League” on Wednesday evening (check local guides for exact times around 8:30 PM). The program explores the history of women’s rugby league and its prominent figures. Regular network podcasts related to rugby league, such as Stories of Origin and Six Tackles with Gus, will also continue around the weekend’s events.
This lineup provides extensive access to key rugby league events across Channel 9’s platforms throughout the week and weekend.
