East meeting West, magic men Cameron Munster and Latrell Mitchell up to their dazzling tricks, and Nicho Hynes shines on Sunday Arvo Footy, this week in NRL Round 5 on Channel 9HD or streaming for free on 9Now.

THURSDAY: ROOSTERS v EELS, FRIDAY: RABBITOHS v STORM
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In the closest start to an NRL season in years, the round begins on Thursday Night Footy with a classic East v West battle between the Roosters and the Eels. 

Both teams are chasing back-to-back wins. James Tedesco’s Roosters want to stamp more authority on their new home ground, Allianz Stadium, while Mitch Moses, whose golden point field goal sunk the premiers last week, will be plotting to take down the Tricolours in tandem with Clint Gutherson.   

Rugby league fans are in for a magic show on Friday Night Footy when two attacking wizards, the Storm’s Cameron Munster and Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell, produce their book of tricks.

The Storm have won seven of their last eight games against the Rabbitohs, but the Bunnies are on the hunt for back-to-back wins against the Storm for the first time in club history.

Sunday Arvo Footy shines this week with Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes planning a feeding frenzy when his Sharks meet the Warriors. 

The Warriors have started the season solidly with three wins, but face a tough task against the well-drilled Sharks at their home, a ground that has been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle for away teams by commentators. 

Nine’s Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for its commentary team this week, one of more than 140 rugby league games it is bringing viewers for free in 2023. 

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Thursday, March 30
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY– ROOSTERS v EELS, LIVE from Allianz Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Sonny Bill Williams and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now 
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                          4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Friday, March 31

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS v STORM, LIVE from Accor Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Allana Ferguson and Peter Psaltis. 
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason. 
Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                          4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Sunday, April 2

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SHARKS v WARRIORS, LIVE from Pointsbet Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Ruan Sims, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould and Mat Thompson. 
Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Paul Gallen.
Sydney                        3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                      3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                   3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                      2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                           1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE

THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy. Listen here.

SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all. 

FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler. Available on 9Now or as a podcast.

IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 2, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence. 

100% FOOTY – Monday, April 3, from TIME  AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Danny Weidler has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control. 

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Thursday, March 30, 2023