The 2025 NRLW season launches today with every match broadcast live and free on the 9Network and 9Now, starting with Sharks v Eels at 7.30pm AEST.
Now a 12-team competition, the expanded NRLW welcomes two new sides – the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and New Zealand Warriors. The defending champions, the Sydney Roosters, return with a star-studded lineup including Olivia Kernick, Isabelle Kelly and Jess Sergis.
Challengers include the Brisbane Broncos, boasting the likes of Tamika Upton and Julia Robinson, and 2024 runners-up the Cronulla Sharks, with Emma Verran and Tiana Penitani. Speedster Jaime Chapman leads the charge for the Gold Coast Titans, while emerging talent from the Knights, Eels, Cowboys, Raiders, Dragons and Wests Tigers round out the field.
Coverage will be led by Emma Lawrence, with commentary from a mix of NRLW and NRL legends including Millie Elliott, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson, Johnathan Thurston, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould, Paul Gallen and Darren Lockyer. Sideline and hosting duties will feature Marlee Silva, Bronte Gildea, Brenton Speed, Peter Psaltis, Mat Thompson and Anthony Maroon.
Saturdays will feature triple headers, anchored by NRLWrap, Nine’s women’s rugby league program airing from 12.30pm AEST.
Round 1 Broadcast Schedule
• Thursday, July 3:
– Sharks v Eels, 7.30pm AEST – Nine/9Gem and 9Now
• Friday, July 4:
– Bulldogs v Knights, 5.30pm AEST – 9Gem and 9Now
• Saturday, July 5:
– Broncos v Wests Tigers, 12.30pm AEST – Nine/9Gem and 9Now
– NRLWrap: 12.30pm AEST – Nine/9Gem and 9Now
– Raiders v Dragons: 3.15pm AEST – Nine/9Gem and 9Now
– Cowboys v Titans: 5.00pm AEST – 9Gem and 9Now
• Sunday, July 6:
– Roosters v Warriors, 11.45am AEST – Nine/9Gem and 9Now
All matches will be available to stream live and free via 9Now.