ANZAC Day brings thrilling NRL action with Dragons vs Roosters and Storm vs Rabbitohs. Watch live on Channel 9 and 9Now.
This Thursday, April 25, the 9Network will proudly showcase two marquee NRL matches in honour of ANZAC Day, broadcast live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now.
The coverage will begin with the St George Illawarra Dragons taking on the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium at 3.00pm, followed by a clash between the Melbourne Storm and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at 7.30pm.
The Roosters look to rebound strongly this week with a lineup bolstered by the return of the fast-moving Dom Young and a tough forward pack led by Victor Radley. On the other side, the Dragons, invigorated under new management by coach Shane Flanagan, will count on the rapid Tyrell Sloan and the high-flying Zac Lomax to secure a win.
The day’s commentary team will be headed by James Bracey and include insights from rugby league experts such as Andrew Johns, Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, and Billy Slater, with Danika Mason delivering updates from the sidelines.
Additionally, the weekend’s NRL action includes a historic rivalry match on Friday Night Footy between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park. The Sea Eagles‘ top players like Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans, and Luke Brooks are set to electrify the home crowd with high-scoring gameplay.
Continuing the weekend, the NRL Sunday Footy Show will provide analysis from 11.00am on Sunday, leading into the game between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at 3.00pm.
Phil Gould, a respected voice in the sport, shared his thoughts on the significance of ANZAC Day, noting it as a vital day of remembrance and gratitude for those who served Australia. He expressed his particular fondness for the ANZAC Day match between the Roosters and the Dragons, a highlight in the NRL calendar, adding that the event is an integral part of the national day’s celebrations, combining sportsmanship with solemn remembrance.
The broadcast schedule continues with Friday Night Footy featuring the Sea Eagles vs. Eels, and a variety of sports shows on Sunday, including the Sunday Footy Show and the HOSTPLUS QLD Cup. The weekend wraps up with 100% Footy, streamed live on 9Now at 7.30pm on Monday, April 29, featuring hosts Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, and James Bracey, along with insights from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.
