Nine seals new 5-year rugby league broadcast deal

Andrew Banks

December 20, 2021 9:46

National rugby league fans can breath a sigh of relief.

The NRL coverage will stay on Nine – live and free – in a five-year deal inked today, which secures the broadcast rights to the game from 2023 to 2027.

As well as five more years of NRL coverage, Nine will remain the exclusive home of two of Australia’s most-watched sporting events, the State of Origin series, and the Telstra Premiership NRL Grand Final.

With a rugby league partnership going back 30, Nine will continue to work in close collaboration with the NRL to expand the game across linear and digital platforms – led by a commentary team featuring Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, and Johnathan Thurston, lending their dedication to the game and analytical expertise.

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Andrew Banks

Andrew is an editor and journalist with over 27 years' experience, working across publications including news.com.au, The Sunday Telegraph and The Australian newspaper.

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