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Nine Network for rugby league

Australia's free-to-air rugby league broadcaster. Shows three NRL matches per week (Thursday night, Friday night, Sunday afternoon), plus all State of Origin matches and the Grand Final. Free via 9Now streaming.

Quick facts

Is Nine Network right for you?

Type
Free-to-air broadcaster
Cost
Free
Available in
AU only
Language
EN
Coverage

What you can watch

AU
NRL
27 rounds · 2026
 AU
State of Origin
3 rounds · 2026
On Nine Network

Coming up

All fixtures →

Next matches scheduled to air on Nine Network based on our broadcast rights data. Schedules can change — we recommend confirming with Nine Network's own listings on the day.

NRL · Round 10
Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
NRL · Round 11
Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
NRL · Round 11
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
NRL · Round 11
New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
NRL · Round 11
Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
NRL · Round 11
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles
Accor Stadium, Sydney
FAQ

Common questions

How much does Nine Network cost?
Nine Network is free-to-air in AU.
Where can I watch Nine Network?
Nine Network is only available in AU. Outside this country, the service is geo-blocked and won't work even with a paid subscription.
What rugby league does Nine Network cover?
Nine Network carries 2 rugby league competitions: NRL, State of Origin. Coverage scope — whether all matches, selected matches, or play-offs only — varies by competition.

Available in your country?

Nine Network is only available in AU. Check our country guides to see what's best where you are.

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