The Dolphins and Broncos will wage war in the first ever Battle of Brisbane on Friday Night Footy, in an epic week of footy that includes the Grand Final rematch, free for all to watch on Channel 9 or to stream for free on 9Now.

DOLPHINS V BRONCOS: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY 
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At a sold-out Suncorp Stadium for the most highly anticipated fixture of the season so far, the undefeated Dolphins and Broncos meet in the NRL’s first ever Brisbane local derby. 

Nine’s Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for this must-watch game and its rivalries galore. Master coach Wayne Bennett versus the up-and-coming Kevin Walters, the big-brother Broncos premiership powerhouse versus little-brother Dolphins in their first season, plus the marquee men of the Broncos up against the no-frills workmen of the Dolphins. 

Nine, your home of rugby league in Queensland, will have all bases covered in this monumental clash with the all-maroon commentary lineup of Cameron Smith, Paul Vautin and Peter Psaltis at the ground, and host James Bracey joined by Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason across every angle, with exclusive access to the dressing sheds and the players.

Queensland State of Origin coach and NRL on Nine expert, Billy Slater, says: “The Dolphins are playing with a lot of fight and spirit. With Wayne Bennett at the helm their unbeaten run is no fluke. 

“The Broncos can turn it on like anyone. They’ve got so much spark in their side with their centres Kotoni Staggs and Herbie Farnworth, plus all these exciting young players who are only getting better. But they’ll need to bring a gritty style of play or the Dolphins will surprise them.

“It’s about who owns Brisbane. These two teams had this game circled a long time ago.”

This week the 2022 Grand Final rematch kicks off NRL Round 4 on Thursday Night Footy in the battle of Sydney’s West between the Eels and Panthers from 7.30pm AEDT. 

Since losing to the Panthers in the Grand Final the Eels have been winless. They’re now desperate to get off the mark against the premiers who are fresh and ready to sink the claws in coming off the bye.

Can Mitchell Moses and Maika Sivo produce the elusive magic to put Eels back in the winners circle, or will Nathan Cleary and his mountain prove to be their kryptonite again?

In the third game of the round on Nine, Sunday Arvo Footy comes live from Newcastle for Knights v Raiders. After hiccups to start the season each side has one win and both need another victory to build up hopes for their fans this season.

Though ravaged by injury the Knights won’t cop any excuses playing for their first home win of the year against Ricky Stuart’s Raiders, who need to build momentum after a gutsy win over the Sharks.

The Eighth Immortal and Knights hero, Andrew Johns, will be a commentator at this game along with Knights NRLW premiership-winning captain Millie Boyle.

NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 2
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Thursday, March 23

KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – EELS v PANTHERS, LIVE from CommBank Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Phil Gould, Billy Slater, Paul Gallen 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 24

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – DOLPHINS v BRONCOS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Paul Vautin, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thuston, Sam Thaiday 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, March 26

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS v RAIDERS, LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. 
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Brad Fittler, Millie Boyle, Allana Ferguson and Mat Thompson. Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Millie Boyle.

Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane   2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne  3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth  12.30pm 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, March 24, 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, March 25, from 10.30pm AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Michael Chammas has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.

QLDER
Each week, Maroons legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer provide their expect analysis on the happenings at the Broncos, Cowboys, Titans and competition newcomers, the Dolphins, alongside 9News Queensland’s Adam Jackson.

THE BATTLE OF BRISBANE 
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LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD
FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 24, at 7.30PM AEDT

Wednesday, March 22, 2023