NRL Round 8 fixture on Channel 9 – NRL on Nine’s ANZAC Day extravaganza is ready to roll with two huge games on a special day for the nation, live and free this Thursday on 9GEM HD and 9Now.
There are four games of footy live and free this weekend on the 9Network, headed up by the ANZAC Day double with the Dragons v Roosters clash at Allianz Stadium from 1.00pm, followed by Storm v Rabbitohs at 5.30pm AWST.
With their back line boosted by the return of speedster Dom Young alongside a battle hardened forward pack featuring enforcer Victor Radley, the Roosters are chasing a bounce back win, while the Dragons, who are resurgent under new coach Shane Flanagan, go on the hunt for points via the scorching speed of fullback Tyrell Sloan and the aerial threat of Zac Lomax.
Host James Bracey will be joined by rugby league experts Andrew Johns, Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater, along with Danika Mason providing sideline updates.
A famous rivalry born out of the 1970s features on Friday Night Footy when the Manly Sea Eagles meet the Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Star Sea Eagles backs Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Luke Brooks will be ready to pile on the points in front of their raucous home crowd.
The NRL Sunday Footy Show will dissect the round so far from 11.00am before the wounded Raiders meet Nicho Hynes and the high-flying Sharks in Sunday Arvo Footy from 1.00pm.
Phil Gould’s ANZAC Day preview
NRL on Nine expert commentator, Phil Gould said: “ANZAC Day is the most important day on the Australian calendar. It’s a day to stop, reflect and give thanks to all who served this country in conflicts around the world, to protect our freedom and allow us to enjoy the country and the lifestyle we have today.”
“The traditional ANZAC Day match between the Sydney Roosters and St. George-Illawarra Dragons, is my favourite club game of the year. Rugby league has become a part of this National day of thanks and celebration, honouring our service men and women.
“The respective clubs and players involved, always see this as a privilege to be a part of the day, and their performances never disappoint. The importance and excitement of the occasion motivates all participants.
“With both teams presently in great form, this year’s clash promises to carry on that tradition with an action-packed and drama-filled affair. Enjoy your ANZAC Day football.”
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 25
THE ANZAC DAY DOUBLE – ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS v SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Perth 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
THE ANZAC DAY DOUBLE – MELBOURNE STORM v SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Friday April 26
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – MANLY SEA EAGLES v PARRAMATTA EELS
Perth 5.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Sunday, April 28
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – on Channel 9 and 9Now. Roz Kelly, Mark Taylor and Gus Worland.
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – CANBERRA RAIDERS v CRONULLA SHARKS
Perth 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Monday, April 29
100% FOOTY – STREAM LIVE ON 9NOW
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the eighth round of the season with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.
NRL ROUND 8 ON THE 9NETWORK – FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 25, AT 1.00PM AEST LIVE AND FREE ON 9NOW, 9GEM & CHANNEL 9HD
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