Rugby League

Sat 25 Aug, 7.30pm AEST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2

Two teams desperate to cement a top eight spot sets up a cracking Saturday night showdown when the Cowboys host the Knights on August 25.

Sat 14 Jul, 5.30pm AEST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2

It will be a Saturday showdown between two League heavyweights when the Storm host the Cowboys at AAMI Park on July 14. Viewers can choose between this match or the Knights taking on the Sea Eagles by pressing the Red Button on their remote.

Fri 1 Jun, 7.30pm AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2

Following an emphatic win against the Crusaders on the weekend, a revived Rebels will look to produce another upset against Australian conference leaders, the Brumbies, when the two meet on June 1.

Sun 18 Mar, 2.00pm AEDT, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2 

A huge NRL Sunday double-header will explode on to the screen on March 18 highlighted by the Roosters clash with the Raiders at the SFS.  Prior to this match last year’s finalists, the Warriors will host the Bulldogs with coverage beginning at 11.30am.

Sun 11 Mar, 1.30pm AEDT, EXCLUSIVELY  LIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2 

The new-look Newcastle Knights will travel to the Shire to take on Cronulla on March 11 with FOX SPORTS delivering exclusively live coverage of the anticipated NRL Sunday clash from Toyota Stadium.

Sat 10 Mar, 7.30pm AEDT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 3HD and FOX SPORTS 3 

A tantalising all-Aussie clash will be held on March 10 when reigning champions, Queensland host Australia’s youngest franchise the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium.

Sat 3 Mar, 5.30pm AEDT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2 

Rugby League returns to FOX SPORTS next month when the 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership season begins.

FOX SPORTS will deliver up to five LIVE matches each round, including exclusive coverage of Monday Night Football and Super Saturday beginning March 3 with a huge triple-header from 5.30pm.

Sat 18 Feb, 7.00pm AEDT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2

The traditional Charity Shield match between the Rabbitohs and Dragons marks the unofficial start to the 2012 NRL season and FOX SPORTS will be the only place to see the year’s first silverware decided LIVE and in HIGH DEFINITION. 

It’s a massive Australia-New Zealand double-header this Sunday as rugby league and rugby union provide two sizzling sporting clashes LIVE on Channel Nine and simulcast in HD on GEM.

Super Sunday is shaping as the most epic day in the history of sport between Australia and New Zealand with the Trans Tasman rugby league test and the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

And to whet the appetite of football fans before the fireworks on Sunday, Wales play France in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday at Eden Park. This game will be shown live on Nine from 6.30pm AEDT.

On Sunday the Kangaroos play New Zealand in the Trans Tasman rugby league test at Ausgrid Stadium in Newcastle. Wide World of Sports will broadcast the game LIVE at 3.30pm AEDT on Channel Nine and simulcast it LIVE in HD on GEM.

Leading the commentary team is Ray Warren, with Australian legends Peter Sterling, Wally Lewis and Andrew Johns on the expert panel. Nine will also catch up pre-game with Manly’s premiership winning half-back and Kangaroo debutant, Daly Cherry-Evans.

Then the Rugby World Cup second semi-final between the Wallabies and the All Blacks gets underway LIVE on Nine from 6.30pm AEDT. The do-or-die clash will also be simulcast LIVE in HD on GEM.

George Gregan heads up the Wide World of Sports expert rugby panel LIVE from Auckland. Joining him for both Rugby World Cup semi-finals are Wallabies legends and former captains Andrew Slack and John Eales, along with injured test prop Benn Robinson. Ken Sutcliffe is the host and Tim Sheridan will report live from the sideline at Eden Park.

Ray Hadley, who called his last Rugby World Cup match in the Australia-England final in 2003, returns to call the Wallabies-All Blacks semi-final from Eden Park for the Nine Network.

Trans Tasman Test Australia v New Zealand: Sunday live at 3.30pm AEDT

Rugby World Cup Semi-Final Australia v New Zealand: Sunday live at 6.30pm AEDT

Thu 29 Sep, 7.30am AEST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD and FOX SPORTS 2

On the eve of the showcase event, FOX SPORTS will broadcast the NRL Grand Final breakfast providing fans with the last chance to hear from the players and coaches participating in Sunday’s Grand Final.  FOX SPORTS’ Warren Smith, Laurie Daley and Greg Alexander will host the annual event.