NRL on Nine will celebrate First Nations communities this week when Indigenous Round lights up your screen, live and free on Channel 9HD and streaming on 9Now from tonight, May 23 at 7.30pm.
First up, freakishly fast Indigenous All Stars Josh Addo-Carr and Tyrell Sloan will feature on Thursday Night Football when the Bulldogs host the Dragons.
Friday Night Footy is live from the home of the Garigal People, 4 Pines Park, where the deep-running rivalry between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm is ready to come to the fore once again.
Storm legend Billy Slater will offer his commentary on the game from the venue, only on Channel 9, just days before he makes his final selections for the Queensland State of Origin team. Indigenous NRL legends Johnathan Thurston and Sam Thaiday also join the coverage to champion their proud heritage.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will have exclusive access to the winning dressing rooms after the game.
The NRL Sunday Footy Show is live from 11.00am, before Sunday Arvo Footy at 3.00pm.
The NRL is calling on all fans to learn about the rich tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in this week of celebrating their remarkable achievements on and off the field.
It is also an opportunity to connect with Australians and New Zealanders of diverse races and backgrounds, fostering the power of unity. Learn more by visiting NRL.com/Indigenous.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 23
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – BULLDOGS v DRAGONS
Friday May 24
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v STORM
Sunday, May 26
THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
HOSTPLUS QUEENSLAND CUP – 2.10pm, Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils.
Norths Devils will be chasing a fourth straight win when they travel to Ipswich to take on the Jets.
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – WARRIORS v DOLPHINS
Monday, May 27
7.30PM LIVE ON 9NOW – 100% FOOTY
10.00pm on Channel 9HD in Sydney/Brisbane.Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the latest NRL round with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.
PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW – STORIES OF ORIGIN SEASON 3 ‘ALFIE’
This season, Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number seven who became a giant footballing figure, Alan “Alfie” Langer. Stories of Origin Alfie is available on 9Now and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Nine NRL commentator Mathew Thompson.