Wide World of Sports line-up includes NRL preliminary finals – plus NRLW finals and the Bledisloe Cup.
NRL PRELIM FINALS
Friday 27th September, Coverage from 7.00pm AEST
Prelim Final # 1 – Storm v Roosters @ AAMI Park, Melbourne
Channel 9 in Syd/Melb/Bris/Adel/Perth. Stream for free on 9Now.
A heavyweight battle of two titans will shake down the thunder in the Melbourne sky on Friday night, when the Storm step onto AAMI Park for a ferocious encounter against the Roosters.
Electrifying Storm stars Cam Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jahrome Hughes and Xavier Coates are refreshed after the week off, and will need to be at their attacking best against a Roosters side boasting hard-headed forwards Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Victor Radley and Angus Crichton, looking to knock the minor premiers out in an upset.
Saturday 28th September, Coverage from 7.00pm AEST
Semi Final # 2 – Panthers v Sharks @ Accor Stadium, Sydney
Channel 9 in Syd/Melb/Bris/Adel/Perth. Stream for free on 9Now.
Nathan Cleary and the Panthers are chasing another slice of history when they aim to become the first team in 53 years to qualify for five successive Grand Finals.
But first they need to stop a late-season surge from the Sharks, who at long odds to win, will want nothing more than to silence their premiership doubters by ending the Panthers run of dominance.
NRLW FINALS
The Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks will face off in two elimination games for a place in the NRLW Grand Final.
First up, the minor premiership winning Brisbane Broncos will carry the hopes of Queensland with them against the Sharks, featuring NSW fullback Emma Tonegato. Straight after, Millie Elliott’s Roosters will be out to end the premiership run of the Knights. However, their Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton and the Southwell sisters, Hannah and Jesse, know exactly how to defend their kingdom.
Sunday 29th September
2.00pm: Broncos v Sharks
3.45pm: NRLW Wrap – The Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns joins Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims and Marlee Silva for all the latest news from the NRLW.
4.15pm: Roosters v Knights
Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
NRL SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW
Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater and Danika Mason will preview the NRL Grand Final and the latest news in a two hour show . Don’t miss Joey’s ‘Turn it Up’ as special guest Lachie Galvin joins the show.
Sunday, September 29
11.00am on Channel 9 in Syd/Bris.
NSW CUP GRAND FINAL
In a match up made for the rugby league purist, the North Sydney Bears and Newtown Jets will meet in the NSW Cup Grand Final. 81 years in the making this nostalgic clash will be available to stream on 9Now with the winner progressing to play on NRL Grand Final day against premiers of the Queensland Cup.
Sunday, September 29
3.00pm
Stream Live and Free on 9Now
100% FOOTY
Gus Gould and Paul Gallen will go at it over the results of the NRL prelim finals, and just about anything else in the footy world, while host James Bracey will dig into the biggest talking points in the game with the help of Sydney Morning Herald journalists Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler.
Monday, September 30
Live every week to stream on 9Now from 7.30pm.
8.45pm AEST on Channel 9HD
MARLEE AND ME – NATHAN CLEARY
In this final episode of Marlee and Me Season 1, Nathan Cleary welcomes us into his childhood home, which he purchased from his parents a few years ago.
Growing up with a father who was an NRL coach and quickly catching the attention of fans, Nathan has been in the spotlight since his teenage years. Surprisingly, he opens up more than expected in this conversation, offering a rare, candid glimpse into his life.
Throughout this podcast series, it has become clear that family plays a central role in shaping the greats, and Nathan is no exception. The lessons from his parents and the deep love and responsibility he feels for his siblings provide insight into his drive to succeed.
You will also hear about the unexpected emotions Nathan experienced during his recent hamstring injury and the pressures of having the country invested in his relationship with Mary Fowler.
Released Monday September 29 on 9Now.
FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH
NRL Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns get in a heated debate over whether Kalyn Ponga should or shouldn’t be made to play for Australia. Freddy shares a TMI story that leaves Joey and Mat Thompson dying of laughter. The boys give their season reviews of the Sea Eagles and Cowboys. Plus, an extensive preview of the preliminary finals matches. All that and much more on another episode of Freddy and the Eighth.
SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Gus has his say on Kalyn Ponga withdrawing from the Kangaroos and why he feels for him, saying the system needs fixing.
BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Billy breaks down what went wrong for the Cowboys and Manly, and why there could be a little upset this weekend. Plus Billy’s take on Reece Walsh signing a huge extension deal with the Broncos.
MY ROOM GRAND FINAL SPECTACULAR – TONIGHT
Eddie McGuire, Alicia Loxley and the Sunday Footy Show team preview the AFL Grand Final and aims to break a fundraising record for children and their families in the fight of their lives. A special live performance from pop star Cody Simpson plus appearances from Patrick Cripps, Nick Daicos, Marcus Bontempelli, Will Day, Billy Brownless, Michelle Payne and many more.
My Room Grand Final Spectacular 7:30pm on Channel 9 in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and 7:30pm LIVE on 9Gem in Sydney and Brisbane
SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW
We crash the AFL Premiers’ after party and catch up with the stars as they celebrate winning the 2024 AFL Grand Final. We reveal the winner of Lou’s Handball, Browny’s Quiz and look back at the highs and lows of a memorable year in football.
LIVE at 10am AEST on Channel 9 in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
FOOTY FURNACE
Leigh Matthews, Jimmy Bartel and Tom Morris identify where the Grand Final was won and lost as we dissect the game and look ahead to the AFL trade period. Footy Furnace LIVE 8.00pm on 9Now and 9:40pm on Channel 9 in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
BLEDISLOE CUP GAME 2
Wallabies v All Blacks
4:15pm on Saturday, September 28
Wellington. New Zealand
After going down to the All Blacks by 3 points at home in Sydney, The Wallabies are out to return the favour on kiwi soil on Saturday in the second game of the Bledisloe Cup.
Live and Free on Channel 9GemHD and 9Now
Stream live and ad free in 4K UHD on Stan Sport
Another packed edition of Wide World Of Sports coming up this weekend. AFL Premiership player Jimmy Bartel breaks down all the action from the 2024 AFL Grand Final and we cross to the winning team to relive their premiership win. Olympic silver medallist Moesha Johnson joins us from the 2024 Australian Short Course Championships in Adelaide and Maroons State of Origin coach Billy Slater previews the NRL Grand Final
Roz Kelly is joined by Chloe Dalton, Craig Foster and Gus Worland.
10.00am on Channel 9 (Sydney and Brisbane)
12.00pm on Channel 9 (Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth)
Stream Live or On Demand on 9Now
AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29
Live and Free to stream on 9Now
The 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships at South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre features Olympians Kaylee McKeown, Lani Pallister, Matt Temple, Isaac Cooper, and Paralympians Ahmed Kelly and Ella Jones at the City Sprints in what is the perfect digestif to the Paris Games.
The meet also acts as a qualifier for the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 and a springboard for the World Aquatics World Short Course Championships in Budapest in December.
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Wide World of Sports line-up includes NRL preliminary finals
