NRL Round 27 fixture on Channel 9 and 9Now – It all comes down to a final-game duel for the ages when the Knights meet Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins for the last spot in the NRL finals on Sunday Arvo Footy, live and free on Channel 9HD and streaming on 9Now.
With exclusive access to McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle from 3.00pm AEST, NRL on Nine will hold the keys to the Knights fortress when the club’s favourite son, Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns, leads the coverage of the last game before the finals. And in a big double-header, the NRLW Knights will play the Broncos straight after Knights v Dolphins.
Joining Johns is the man who shared four premiership wins alongside Bennett, Darren Lockyer, plus premiership-winning coach Phil Gould, Danika Mason and Mat Thompson.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will present a free feast of final-round rugby league with four NRL and five NRLW games that kick off with Thursday Night Footy.
Tomorrow night the Broncos are out to break their Brisbane bogey in their last appearance of the year against the Melbourne Storm, 2024 minor premiers. The Storm have won 18 of 22 matches against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, and coach Craig Bellamy has named a full-strength line up to further stamp their authority as premiership favourites.
The game’s longest running rivalry takes over Friday Night Footy when the Rabbitohs and Roosters write the latest chapter in their never-ending book of feuds.
The Rabbitohs would love nothing more than toppling their hated rivals to end a torrid season, while the Roosters are eager to road-test playmakers Connor Watson and Sandon Smith who join the starting lineup after season-ending injuries to Sam Walker and Brandon Smith. Led by an always fired-up Cody Walker, the Bunnies won’t be making it easy for the Roosters before their off season break.
On Saturday Night Footy from 7.00pm, the powerhouse Panthers will bid farewell to their home since 1967, Penrith Park, when they meet the Gold Coast Titans for one last dance before going on the prowl for a fourth consecutive NRL premiership.
NRLW Round 7 will pit the current top 4 teams against each other in what shapes as finals dress rehearsal on Sunday afternoon. The ladder leading Sharks will meet Millie Elliot’s Roosters, while the Knights host the Broncos at 6.00pm, featuring Knights reigning Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton and Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw. Every NRLW game is available live and free on the 9Network.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 5
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – BRONCOS v STORM
Syd/Bris 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Friday September 6
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS v ROOSTERS
Syd/Bris 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Saturday, September 7
NRLW: COWBOYS v WESTS TIGERS From 11.00am AEST, check local guides.
NRLW: DRAGONS v RAIDERS From 12.45pm AEST, check local guides.
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – PANTHERS v TITANS
Syd/Bris 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 7.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 6.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Sunday, September 8
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
NRLW: SHARKS v ROOSTERS From 12.00pm AEST, check local guides.
NRLW: EELS v TITANS From 1.45pm AEST, check local guides.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS v DOLPHINS
Syd/Bris 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
NRLW: KNIGHTS v BRONCOS From 6.10pm AEST, check local guides.
Monday, September 9
100% FOOTY NRL FINALS SPECIAL – 7.30PM LIVE ON 9NOW
8.30pm on 9Go! in Sydney/Brisbane.
It’s business time in the 2024 NRL season. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head on the biggest talking points for the NRL Finals series with host James Bracey, plus the latest scoops from Nine reporters Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas.
DIGITAL – MARLEE AND ME: AVAILABLE ON 9NOW
MARLEE AND ME: NEW PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW – EPISODE 1: KALYN PONGA
A sporting prodigy who at the age of 15 was being head-hunted by six clubs across three different sports. A Maori man, big brother, and proud son. Kalyn Ponga sits down with Marlee Silva to delve into the personal stories in a candid and heartfelt conversation about his family, culture, and identity, and the lessons from his upbringing that shaped him.
Beyond the celebrations and victories, this six-part podcast reveals what truly matters most to rugby league’s great athletes. Watch it on 9NOW
NRL ROUND 27 ON THE 9NETWORK – FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT 7.30PM AEST LIVE AND FREE ON 9NOW, 9GEM & CHANNEL 9HD
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NRL Round 27 fixture on Channel 9 and 9Now
