Could Seven be positioning for the next NRL rights cycle?
The network has announced a new prime-time rugby league panel show, The Agenda Setters: Rugby League, launching in March. The move comes while the NRL’s current broadcast arrangements with Nine and Fox Sports run through to the end of the 2027 season.
Corey Parker, former Brisbane Broncos premiership captain, will host the weekly program. Seven says it will air live and free on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport from Monday, 9 March.
Seven launchesThe Agenda Setters: Rugby League
Seven says The Agenda Setters: Rugby League will deliver sharp analysis, breaking news and debate on the week’s biggest stories. It follows the format of the network’s existing The Agenda Setters: AFL franchise.
Parker will be joined by a panel featuring Luke Keary, Aaron Woods and David Riccio. Seven also said 7NEWS sport reporters Matt White, Shane Webcke and Jelisa Apps will contribute across the season.
“The Agenda Setters: Rugby League will be doing exactly that, setting the agenda for the week with all of the biggest stories on the panel,” Parker said.
Corey Parker. Image: Seven
Seven’s broader rugby league plans
The timing is notable. The NRL’s current free-to-air broadcast deal is with Nine, alongside Fox Sports’ subscription coverage, and runs until 2027.
Seven’s Chris Jones, Director of Sport, framed the new show as part of a broader rugby league push for the network. “We are thrilled to expand Seven’s sport slate with the launch of The Agenda Setters: Rugby League,” Jones said.
Seven said the new program forms part of an “expanding rugby league slate” ahead of its exclusive live and free coverage of the Rugby League World Cup 2026. The tournament will stream on Seven and 7plus Sport in October and November.
- Premiere: Monday, 9 March
- Where: Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport
- Host: Corey Parker
- Panellists: Luke Keary, Aaron Woods, David Riccio
Top image: Luke Keary, Corey Parker, Aaron Woods, David Riccio, Jelisa Apps, Matt White