NRL Round 2 fixture has been released by Nine and kicks off with a Queensland derby.
The Bunnies hop out west to put the premiers to the test, Queensland stages a derby delight and the Tigers return to their spiritual home for a tasty Round 2 in NRL on Nine, starting Thursday night at 7.30pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.
After falling agonisingly short of premiership glory for five seasons, Latrell Mitchell’s Rabbitohs are out to get one back on the premiership-winning Panthers when they roll into Penrith for Thursday Night Footy.
The Panthers stumbled to a one-point defeat in Round 1 and face a South Sydney Rabbitohs side growing in confidence that their last two heartbreaking defeats in finals at the hands of the reigning premiers will not be “three-peated” in 2023. Can Panthers superstar halfback Nathan Cleary guide them home or will Glory Glory to South Sydney be the tune booming out at full-time?
On Friday Night Footy we’ll see who rides highest in the Sunshine State saddle when the Queensland Derby pits the Brisbane Broncos against the North Queensland Cowboys. After developing into the most closely fought club rivalry of the past decade, this fixture always delivers a finals-type intensity.
The Broncos bring good vibes to the clash after upsetting the Panthers and welcome young gun fullback Reece Walsh into their lineup – his first appearance for the club.
The Cowboys, prizing their status as Queensland’s top NRL club, bring key internationals Valentine Holmes, Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter to this buster of a muster in Brisbane.
Sunday Arvo Footy takes us into the heart of tiger town, Leichhardt Oval, for the Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights clash.
A packed out Leichhardt Oval hill on a Sunday afternoon sets a fitting scene for the new Tim Sheens-Benji Marshall era of coaching to record its first win.
However, Knights recruit Jackson Hastings, the former Tiger, has other plans, hatched with his new halves partner Kalyn Ponga, to spoil the party for the Balmain faithful.
Nine’s unrivalled NRL commentary team features rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen, Darren Lockyer, and multiple premiership winners Billy Slater, Sonny Bill Williams and Phil Gould AM, providing the best insight and analysis in the game. Host James Bracey will have all the angles covered with Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Millie Boyle and Allana Ferguson while Mat Thompson and Peter Psaltis will call the action.
NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 2
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD OR TO STREAM ON 9NOW
Thursday, March 9
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – PANTHERS v RABBITOHS, LIVE from BlueBet Stadium. Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Paul Gallen, Mat Thompson and Allana Ferguson. Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday March 10
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS v COWBOYS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Sideline: Cameron Smith, Paul Vautin, Darren Lockyer, Brad Fittler and Peter Psaltis. Sideline: Johnathan Thurston and Danika Mason.
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, March 12
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – TIGERS v KNIGHTS,
LIVE from Leichhardt Oval.
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Phil Gould, Billy Slater, Ruan Sims and Mat Thompson. Sideline: Brad Fittler and Emma Lawrence.
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane 2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth 12.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE
THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Watch the latest episode here on 9Now
New for 2023, get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy. Listen here.
SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Watch the latest episode here on 9Now
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all. Available on all podcast platforms or to watch online.
FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH on 9NOW
Watch the latest episode here on 9Now
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with the eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler every week of the NRL season on 9Now, to watch online or as a podcast (New for 2023).
IMMORTAL BEHAVIOR
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through the unique lens of the eighth Immortal. Now available as a podcast or watch on YouTube.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, March 12, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence.
100% FOOTY – Monday, March 13, from 10.30pm AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen will square off on the hot topics while Michael Chammas delivers breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.
Fixture | NRL ON NINE ROUND 2 – LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW – FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 9, at 7.30PM AEDT
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