The NRLW Grand Final and three intriguing NRL matches head up rugby league on Nine this week, LIVE and FREE on Channel 9 and 9Now.
In Hisense Thursday Night Footy from 7.30pm, the lethal sidestep of Knights hero Kalyn Ponga and the pinpoint-accurate boot of Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans could decide the result when the respective captains lead their teams in their Round 5 clash at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
On Macca’s Friday Night Footy at 7.30pm, traditional NRL powerhouses the Broncos and Roosters will square off at Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos go in as underdogs at home after consecutive losses and off-field distractions, while the Roosters still have a point to prove against their critics after a mixed start to the season.
An outstanding 2022 NRLW season hits a crescendo on Sunday afternoon when the women’s competition crowns a first-time premiership winner in the Grand Final. Both the Dragons and Roosters have tasted the pain of defeat in previous NRLW Grand Finals, making them hungrier than ever for glory in the most dramatic season yet.
The Dragons, who won the minor premiership and are favourites, have attacking weapon Emma Tonegato cashing in on the spoils of a well-balanced side coached by Dragons NRL premiership winner Jamie Soward and guided on-field by veteran captain Kezie Apps.
Their challengers, the Roosters, are crowing loud after a shock win against the Broncos in their semi-final. They don’t lack star power, with Origin stars Isabelle Kelly and Jessica Sergis primed to explode. A fairytale victory from the last spot in the finals series could well come true for the Roosters on Sunday.
After the NRLW Grand Final, Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy pits the razor-toothed Sharks against the winless Wests Tigers. The Sharks have taken only four games to shown they are serious title contenders under new coach Craig Fitzgibbon, while his counterpart, Michael “Madge” Maguire, is under unrelenting pressure to get his Wests Tigers on the board after a very tough and painful opening month in the competition.
HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – KNIGHTS v SEA EAGLES, LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Followed by HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT KNOCK OFF
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Paul Gallen, Billy Slater, Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Mat Thompson
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
MACCA’S FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS v ROOSTERS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium. Followed by MACCA’S GOLDEN POINT
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Johnathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Brad Fittler, Paul Vautin, Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Danika Mason and Peter Psaltis
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Sunday, April 10
NRLW GRAND FINAL – DRAGONS v ROOSTERS, LIVE from Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe
Host and commentators: Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Darren Lockyer, Allana Ferguson and Peter Psaltis
Sydney 1.00pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Brisbane 1.00pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Melbourne 1.00pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Adelaide 12.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Perth 11.00am LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY FOOTY – SHARKS v WESTS TIGERS, LIVE from PointsBet Stadium
Preceded by CHEMIST WAREHOUSE KICK OFF
Host and commentators: Danika Mason, Billy Slater, Paul Gallen, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Mat Thompson
Sydney 3.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Brisbane 3.30pm LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now
Melbourne 3.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Adelaide 3.00pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
Perth 1.30pm LIVE on 9Gem and 9Now
NRLWRAP – Hosted by Emma Lawrence, to discuss and dissect each round of the NRLW competition. NRLWrap is available to stream for FREE, Thursdays on 9Now and YouTube.
SPORTS SUNDAY – Sunday at 10.00am AEST, LIVE on Channel 9 and 9Now.
SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW – From 11.00am AEST on Channel 9.
Host Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater.
100% FOOTY – LIVE at 10.50pm Monday on Channel 9.