The next chapter begins

Nine is the home of Rugby Union and in 2025 will see the dawn of a new era of the next generation of emerging young players. Rugby is a major global sport and a truly multicultural game, that connects Australia with the rest of the world on an international stage. 

To find out what your brand can achieve with a Rugby Union partnership, request a tailored response to help realise your marketing objectives.

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Our audience

Captivating a highly engaged fan base

Rugby captivates audiences, bringing fans closer to the action with every tackle, try and triumph wherever they choose to engage. For brands, this means access to a highly invested, loyal audience, driving stronger recognition and recall. By aligning with the sport’s heritage, energy and culture, brands can tap into the camaraderie, storytelling and authenticity that makes rugby more than just a game. 

Total TV
BVOD
Audience Demographics

Source: OzTAM (5 City Metro) + Regional TAM (Combined Agg Mkts), 1 Jan – 05 Sept 2022, Sub Genre: Rugby Union, Reach, Total People, consolidated 7 Source: GfK Radio Ratings, 2GB Sydney & Brisbane Survey 5 2022, Mon-Thurs 6-7pm, Cume Audience (000s), 2GB & 4BC, All People 10+. Roy Morgan Research; People 14+ for the 12 months ending June 2022. AGE, SMH, WWOS = SMH + AGE (Print + Digital) or nine.com.au Wide World of Sports VOZ Data 4.0 © OzTAM Pty Limited [2022]. NATIONAL, Network Nine & Affiliates + 9Now, Total People, P25-54, P18-39, M25-54, Distinct Count of VOZ ID, 15 consecutive sec viewing qualifier BVOD events, R Flag = 0 for TV Events, based on Matching "Primary Description records = contains "WALLABIES V ENGLAND: 2022" 02/07/2022 - 16/07/2022,- Numbers show below are from Nine datawarehouse, When Watched Basis, NOT OzTAM Gold Standard Accredited. VOZ Data 4.0 © OzTAM Pty Limited [2022]. NATIONAL & Non-Metro, Network Nine & Affiliates + 9Now, Total People, P25-54, P18-39, M25-54, Distinct Count of VOZ ID, 15 consecutive sec viewing qualifier BVOD events, R Flag = 0 for TV Events, based on Matching "Primary Description records = contains "SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC 2022", 18/02/2022 - 19/06/2022, Numbers show below are from Nine datawarehouse, When Watched Basis, NOT OzTAM Gold Standard Accredited.

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A toal media platform

Spark your next success story

Rugby on Nine, one unified content solution. Whenever and wherever fans want it

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Big ideas, for even bigger results

Check out how our partners have leveraged big-event sport to grow their business

NRL x Doordash

NRL x Doordash

Learn how DoorDash positioned their brand as the NRL’s only convenience On-demand Deliver Partner through a situational content series with the power of Nine talent as well as AR ball delivery.

The result?

+30% pts top of mind awareness
+Largest number of new users acquired NRL Grand Final 2021 

NRL x Westpac

NRL x Westpac

Learn how Westpac leveraged a never-before-accessed opportunity, owning the space from 20 metres to the tryline.

The result?  

+17% PTS uplift in positive awareness from pre-wave viewers  

+70% Recall of Westpac Red Zone 

NRL x Doordash

NRL x Doordash

Learn how DoorDash positioned their brand as the NRL’s only convenience On-demand Deliver Partner through a situational content series with the power of Nine talent as well as AR ball delivery.

The result?

+30% pts top of mind awareness
+Largest number of new users acquired NRL Grand Final 2021 

NRL x Westpac

NRL x Westpac

Learn how Westpac leveraged a never-before-accessed opportunity, owning the space from 20 metres to the tryline.

The result?  

+17% PTS uplift in positive awareness from pre-wave viewers  

+70% Recall of Westpac Red Zone 

More than just sport

We’re in the new generation of super rugby and it’s time to connect with footy fans, at scale, right across Australia.

Mass Reach

Targeted Demographics

Culture & Diversity

Resilience & Respect

Cross-Platform Engagement

Ready to find out more? Contact us for information on how your brand can leverage the power of Nine to deliver real business outcomes.

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