The Panthers meet Bennett’s Bunnies on Thursday, the Dolphins v Broncos Battle of Brisbane on Friday and the classic Manly v Parramatta match up are all live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now this weekend in NRL Round 4.

Supercoach Wayne Bennett will need to pull out all his tricks when the Rabbitohs face the Panthers on Thursday Night Footy from 7.30pm AEDT. The Panthers are without Nathan Cleary but still have the man voted best player in the world last year – Isaah Yeo to lead the way while the club’s depth is tested early in the season following back to back losses.

The Rabbitohs hit a road block against the Sharks last week and are keen to bounce back as Cody Walker, Jack Wighton and emerging halfback Jamie Humphreys are tasked with bringing glory to South Sydney against the reigning Premiers.

The Battle of Brisbane between the Dolphins and Broncos is all set to light up Friday Night Footy from Suncorp Stadium. The Dolphins are winless so far and desperate to get off the canvas to start their 2025 campaign. A win against their cross town rivals would be very sweet, but Broncos stars Reece Walsh, Pat Carrigan and the returning Kotoni Staggs have got other ideas in their bid to show who is the top dog in Brisbane. 

In a massive week of news for the Manly Sea Eagles, they will headline Sunday Arvo Footy following the announcement that their longest standing player in history, Daly Cherry-Evans, will depart the club at the end of the year. The Sea Eagles are boosted by the return of Tom Trbojevic from injury for their home clash against the winless Eels.    

In commentary exclusively for Nine’s Wide World of Sports is the best in the business. Hosted by James Bracey and Danika Mason, the expert commentary line up for 2025 features rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns and fellow premiership winners Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Phil Gould, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, Paul Gallen, Darren Lockyer, Millie Elliott and Sam Thaiday. Plus women’s internationals Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson, sideline reporters Marlee Silva and Emma Lawrence.

This unrivalled lineup of commentators, boasts 52 Grand Final appearances as players and coaches combined, as they provide viewers with insight and analysis all the way through the 2025 season with exclusive access into the dressing sheds after the game. 

Calling the live action is Mat Thompson, Peter Psaltis and Brenton Speed.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE: NRL ROUND 4 ON NINE

Thursday, March 27

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – RABBITOHS v PANTHERS
Sydney          7.30pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane        6.30pm on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne     7.30pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide        7.00pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth              4.30pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Friday, March 28

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – DOLPHINS v BRONCOS
Sydney            7.30pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane          6.30pm on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne       7.30pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide          7.00pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth               4.30pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Sunday, March 30

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – This Week: Roz Kelly, Jimmy Bartel, Ariarne Titmus and Craig Foster
Sydney / Brisbane – 10.00am on Channel 9
Melbourne / Adelaide / Perth – 12.00pm on Channel 9


THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and host Emma Lawrence. 
Sydney / Brisbane 11.00am on Channel 9
Melbourne 11.00am / Adelaide 10.30am / Perth 10.00am on 9Gem

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v EELS
Sydney          3.00pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane        2.00pm on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne     3.00pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adelaide        2.30pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Perth             12.00pm on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

Monday, March 31

100% FOOTY –  9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now in Sydney/Brisbane, following Married At First Sight.
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen are joined by the most capped Queensland Maroons player of all-time, Cameron Smith to weigh in on the big issues. Host James Bracey will steer the ship, while 9News rugby league reporters Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas bring the latest breaking news each week.

NRL ON NINE DIGITAL THIS WEEK: STREAM FREE ON 9NOW

Marlee and Me – 2024 Dally M medallist Jahrome Hughes, Melbourne Storm: 
Jahrome Hughes has developed into one of the most composed and skillful playmakers in the game, this is his full story. From growing up in New Zealand to becoming a premiership-winning NRL star to being voted best player in the game after winning the Dally M medal.
We dive deep into the role his family and culture have played in shaping him, exploring his identity as a proud Māori man and the values instilled in him from a young age. Jahrome opens up about the challenges he’s faced along the way, the sacrifices his family made for his career, and the resilience that has defined his path to the top.

Six Tackles with Gus
This week Gus praises the way DCE has gone about this week’s news that he will be leaving Manly at season’s end. Gus realised something was up after receiving a phone call about DCE’s future late last year.
Are we seeing too many set restarts in our game, are Penrith still the team to beat, and how important are mascots to our game?

Freddy and The Eighth – Wednesday night on Channel 9 in NSW/QLD, Stream on 9Now
Special Guest this week: Bulldogs forward Josh Curran.
Join Danika Mason, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler for a unique look at the rugby league world and their take on the biggest moments from the past week with plenty of fun as well. 

NRL ON NINE ROUND 4 2025
FROM THURSDAY MARCH 27 AT 7.30PM AEDT
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW

Wednesday, 26 March, 2025