The NRLW season kicks off with Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters on Nine. Tune in for live coverage of all 48 games this season.
The 2024 NRLW season is set to commence with a highly anticipated prime-time clash between the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters. The match will air on 9Gem HD and 9Now this Thursday, July 25, starting at 5.30pm AWST.
This season marks another exciting chapter in women’s rugby league, with Nine broadcasting all 48 matches live and free. The network’s commitment includes consecutive Thursday night fixtures during Round 8 and Round 9, featuring a key matchup between the Gold Coast Titans and the Knights, a rematch of the 2023 Grand Final.
Emma Lawrence will lead the coverage, supported by expert commentators including Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson, and current NRLW player Millie Elliott. Sideline reporting duties will be handled by Marlee Silva and Bronte Gildea.
The season’s broadcast team comprises a strong lineup of callers such as Mat Thompson, Peter Psaltis, Brenton Speed, Anthony Maroon, and Drury Forbes. Commentary will be enriched with insights from rugby league icons like Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, and Darren Lockyer.
Beyond live game coverage, Nine will offer exclusive content through the weekly Westpac NRLW Wrap, featuring in-depth match analysis, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes content. Additionally, the NRLW Weekly podcast, hosted by Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims, will explore key topics, player profiles, and expert insights on women’s rugby league.
Wide World of Sports’ Head of Partnerships & Strategy, Simon Fordham, commented on Nine’s dedication to the sport:
“The 2024 NRLW season on Nine will continue the momentum of the historic first-ever, three-game Women’s State of Origin series that smashed attendance and ratings records.
Nine’s commitment to women’s rugby league is unmatched, being the sole broadcaster for State of Origin and every NRLW game until 2027.
This commitment also extends to the Olympic Games, where we’ll feature our female superstars, including the Rugby Sevens, Hockeyroos, Matildas, and Opals during Paris 2024, which begins this week.”
