''Nine's Wide World of Sports'' is a long running sports anthology brand on Australian

television Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. Additionally, the term can refer to a physical television set rather than the medium of transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, ...

that airs on the

Nine Network Nine Network (stylised 9Network, and commonly known as Channel Nine or simply Nine) is an Australian commercial free-to-air television network. It is owned by parent company Nine Entertainment and is one of the five main free-to-air television ...

and streaming service Stan. All major sports, events and series covered by the network are broadcast under this brand, the flagship sports being

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(

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(

Super Rugby Super Rugby is a men's professional rugby union club competition involving teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It has previously included teams from Argentina, Japan, and South Africa. Super Rugby started as the S ...

and

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international matches) and Grand Slam

tennis Tennis is a List of racket sports, racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles (tennis), singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles (tennis), doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket st ...

(

Australian Open The Australian Open (stylized ΛO) is a tennis tournament organised by Tennis Australia annually at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria (state), Victoria, Australia. It is chronologically the first of the four Grand Slam (tennis), Grand Sl ...

French Open The French Open (), also known as Roland-Garros (), is a tennis tournament organized by the French Tennis Federation annually at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is chronologically the second of the four Grand Slam (tennis), Grand Slam ...

Wimbledon Wimbledon most often refers to: * Wimbledon, London, a district of southwest London * Wimbledon Championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world and one of the four Grand Slam championships Wimbledon may also refer to: Places London * W ...

, US Open), the

Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Summer Olympics or the Games of the Olympiad, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inaugural Games took place in 1896 in Athens, then part of the King ...

and

Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games (), also known as the Winter Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were held i ...

and the

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, and spring

horse racing Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its bas ...

(

Melbourne Cup The Melbourne Cup is an annual Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Flemington Racecourse. It is a 3200-metre race for three-year-olds and older, conducted by the Victoria Racing Club that forms part of the ...

). Previous sporting rights include the

Australian rules football Australian football, also called Australian rules football or Aussie rules, or more simply football or footy, is a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an Australian rules football playing field, oval field, often a modified ...

(

Australian Football League The Australian Football League (AFL) is the pre-eminent professional sports, professional competition of Australian rules football. It was originally named the Victorian Football League (VFL) and was founded in 1896 as a breakaway competition ...

Australian Cricket Team The Australia men's national cricket team represents Australia in international cricket. Along with England, it is the joint oldest team in Test cricket history, playing and winning the first ever Test match in 1877; the team also plays One ...

home season, autumn

swimming Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, such as saltwater or freshwater environments, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Swimmers achieve locomotion by coordinating limb and body movements to achieve hydrody ...

until 2008, and golf ( US Masters) since 2018.

History

1981–1990s – Creation and contract competition

Wide World of Sports (WWoS) is a long-used title for Nine's sport programming. All sports broadcasts on Nine air under the WWoS brand. It was also the name of a popular sports magazine program that aired most Saturdays and Sundays. This program filled many of the summer daytime hours. It was first pitched by David Hill who went on to hold a broad portfolio in WWoS. The program premiered at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 23 May 1981, and was initially hosted by Mike Gibson and

Ian Chappell Ian Michael Chappell (born 26 September 1943) is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. Known as "Chappelli", he is considered as one of the greatest captains the game has seen.

, before being hosted in the 1990s by

Max Walker Maxwell Henry Norman Walker (12 September 1948 – 28 September 2016) was an Australian sportsman who played both cricket and Australian rules football at high levels. After six years of balancing first-class cricket in summer, professional fo ...

and Ken Sutcliffe. Ian Maurice was the regular anchor at the WWOS Update Desk. The show ended in 1999, due in large part to the rise of

Fox Sports Fox Sports is the brand name for a number of sports channels, broadcast divisions, programming, and other media around the world. The name originates from Fox Broadcasting Company in the United States, which in turn derives its name from Fox Fi ...

(which Nine's owner owned half of) and other subscription sport channels, but the show returned in 2008 on Sunday mornings. It was unrelated to the series ''Wide World of Sports'' aired by

ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Broadcasting * Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, Philippine broadcast company * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial American ...

in the United States, which started in 1961."Wide World of Sports - Some Hits, Some Errors"
''

The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...

'', 19 April 1981 From the early 1970s, the main sport aired nationally under the WWoS brand was cricket. Nine's majority owner

Kerry Packer Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer (17 December 1937 – 26 December 2005) was an Australian media tycoon, and was considered one of Australia's most powerful media proprietors of the twentieth century. The Packer family company owned a controlling ...

created

World Series Cricket World Series Cricket (WSC) was a commercial professional cricket competition staged between 1977 and 1979 which was organised by Kerry Packer and his Australian television network, Nine Network. WSC ran in commercial competition to established ...

in part because he couldn't obtain the rights to Australian test matches at home, even though he offered the

Australian Cricket Board Cricket Australia (CA) is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket in Australia. It was originally formed in 1905 as the 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket'. It is incorporated as an Australian Public Company ...

a $1.5 million 3-year contract which was rejected by the ACB who signed a 3-year deal with the ABC to broadcast test matches. This led to Packer signing in secret some of the world's best cricket players for a breakaway competition. In 1978, 35 of the "world's best players" had signed with Packer's

, which was broadcast in competition with

's cricket coverage of the ICC. Nine's ''Wide World of Sports'' was the "first broadcaster to put a microphone on the players for an international cricket match," which later became common practice in the industry."Cricket and the Media"
'' International Cricket Hall'', 2010 ABC and Nine then signed a truce after a long dispute in 1979, with Nine securing the exclusive rights to telecast Australian cricket. From that point until 2006, Nine based its summer schedule around broadcasts of cricket internationally and domestic. Its cricket broadcasts in that era revolutionized the way the sport was covered, featuring cameras placed at both ends of the field (after Packer famously complained about seeing "cricketer's bums" every second over), instant replays, and other innovations. World Series Cricket made many other changes to cricket, having a huge impact on the game. David Hill was among the early executives that developed WWoS."David Hill, the Australian who changed the face of sports TV, is doing the same for the Oscars"
''

Perth Now ''The Sunday Times'' is a tabloid Sunday newspaper published by Seven West Media, in Perth and distributed throughout Western Australia. Founded as ''The West Australian Sunday Times'', it was renamed ''The Sunday Times'' from 30 March 1902. ...

'', Andrew Fenton, 26 February 2016 In the early 1980s, well-known hosts and presenters on Wide World of Sports included Mike Gibson"Mike Gibson, veteran sports presenter and commentator, dies aged 75"
''

The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in Manchester in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'' and changed its name in 1959, followed by a move to London. Along with its sister paper, ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardi ...

'', Australian Associated Press, 23 September 2015"Mike Gibson's ability to empathise with punters made him a storyteller without peer
, ''

'', Christian Nicolussi, 23 September 2015 and

, both the inaugural hosts of the Saturday afternoon program in 1981.

Billy Birmingham Billy Birmingham (born 18 January 1953) is an Australian humorist and sometimes sports journalist, most noted for his parodies of Australian cricket commentary in recordings under The Twelfth Man name. Early career He wrote the pun-laden comed ...

in 1984 released a comedy album that satirized cricket "and in particular Channel Nine's iconic commentary team with

Richie Benaud Richard Benaud (; 6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales cricket team, New South Wales and Australia national cricket team, Australia. Following his retirement from international cricket in ...

the central figure," which became popular in Australia,"Billy Birmingham to retire 'The 12th Man'"
'' The Roar'', Benjamin Conkey, 9 November 2015 called ''The Wired World of Sports.'' Among the hosts satirized were his friend Mike Gibson."Legendary sports commentator and journalist Mike Gibson dies aged 75"
''

The Daily Telegraph ''The Daily Telegraph'', known online and elsewhere as ''The Telegraph'', is a British daily broadsheet conservative newspaper published in London by Telegraph Media Group and distributed in the United Kingdom and internationally. It was found ...

'', 23 September 2015 Birmingham went on to release a series of albums ridiculing all aspects of Wide World of Sports, calling the show "Wired World of Sports". From the first to the most recent (2006), all have reached number one on the Australian album chart. David Hill helped establish Nine's Wide World of Sports early on, and was a "sounding board when the billionaire famously sold the network to

Alan Bond Alan Bond (22 April 1938 – 5 June 2015) was an English-born Australian businessman noted for his high-profile and often corrupt business dealings. These included his central role in the WA Inc scandals of the 1980s; the biggest corporate co ...

and then bought it back three years later for less than a quarter of the price." Writes the ''

Sydney Morning Herald ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' (''SMH'') is a daily tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, Australia, and owned by Nine Entertainment. Founded in 1831 as the ''Sydney Herald'', the ''Herald'' is the oldest continuously published newspaper in ...

'', "Packer's decision to sell Nine to Bond in 1987 for $1.2 billion - before buying back the network in 1990 for $250 million - is legendary in Australian television." Other early broadcasters at WWoS included Ron Casey."Ron Casey, sports journalist and talkback radio presenter, dies at 89"
''

'', 1 October 2018 January 1995 saw the beginning of Premier Sports Network, the channel that was to become

. It secured the rights to Australia's cricket tour of the West Indies, Nine's first challenge since winning its World Series war. Nine tried to stop the broadcast under Australia's "anti-siphoning" rules, which exist to stop certain popular sporting events being screened exclusively on pay television. But it failed when Premier Sports Network came to an agreement to broadcast the tour free to air on Network 10. WWoS's other main sport was and is

. This was challenged in 1997 by the establishment of

Super League Super League (also known as the Betfred Super League for sponsorship reasons, and legally Super League Europe Ltd.) is a professional rugby league competition, and the highest level of the British rugby league system, which consists of twelve t ...

, the repercussions of which led to Nine's parent company owning half of Fox Sports that year, and ultimately Nine's move away from popular live sport. This partial purchase of Fox Sports roughly coincided with the end of Nine's traditional Saturday and Sunday daytime schedule of sports programming. What had once filled it now filled subscription channels, mainly Fox Sports. Old movies and other low rating programs filled much of the space. Between the late 1970s and 1997, when Australians had wanted to watch continuous sport at home on a summer weekend, they had largely done so by tuning to Nine. Those in NSW, Queensland and the ACT did this all year round, due to rugby league's popularity in those areas. Now Fox Sports had that mantle, and gave viewers continuous sport all week long. In the 1990s, the Wide World of Sports marketed sports paraphernalia such as signed and framed bats, and items from the

Australian Rugby League The Australian Rugby League Commission Limited (ARL), formerly the Australian Rugby Football League Limited known as the Australian Rugby League is an Australian rugby league football competition operator. It was founded in 1986 as the Australi ...

."The road to riches down memory lane"
''

Financial Review The ''Australian Financial Review'' (''AFR'') is an Australian compact daily newspaper with a focus on business, politics and economic affairs. The newspaper is based in Sydney, New South Wales, and has been published continuously since its foun ...

'', Charles Wright, 15 May 1999 Paul Sheahan hosted Nine's ''Wide World of Sports'' program until 1999."‘Tangles’ was all heart"
''MCC News'', November 2016 Max Walker hosted until it ended in 1999."Former Australian cricketer Max Walker dies at 68"
''Stuff.co'', Joe Pierek, 28 September 2016"Max Walker dies aged 68"
''

Sunshine Coast Daily The Sunshine Coast Daily is an online newspaper specifically serving the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It is owned by News Corp Australia. It was originally founded as a print newspaper, however since 2020 the publication is ...

'', 28 September 2016

2000–2008 – Changing broadcasting deals

In 2001, The Nine Network acquired broadcast rights for Friday night and Sunday afternoon games in the

, the elite

competition in 2001. Seven had previously held the TV rights for 44 years prior. They shared the rights with

Network Ten Network 10 (commonly known as the 10 Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paramount Global's Paramount Networks UK & Australia, UK & Australia division and is o ...

and

Foxtel NXE Australia Pty Ltd, trading as the Foxtel Group, is an Australian pay television company that operates cable television, direct-broadcast satellite, direct broadcast satellite television, and IPTV streaming services. It was formed in April ...

from 2002 through to 2006, but the deal assigned exclusive rights for the finals series to Ten, a deal which reportedly flabbergasted Nine boss

. As it also had the rights for all major swimming competitions until 2008, major swimming competitions were shown in

primetime Prime time, or peak time, is the block of broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for television shows. It is mostly targeted towards adults (and sometimes families). It is used by the major television networks to b ...

. During the early to mid-2000s, Nine for the first time had the FTA rights to the highest competitions of Australia's four biggest spectator sports: rugby league, Australian rules (shared with Ten), cricket and swimming. While Nine no longer had the volume of sport it once had, during the 2000-2006 period it dominated non-Olympic sport broadcasting in Australia. With existing agreements then set to expire in 2006 and 2007, in 2005, Channel Nine secured a deal to air NRL games until the end of 2012."NRL secures $500m rights deal"
ABC, 1 July 2005

Eddie McGuire Edward Joseph McGuire (born 29 October 1964) is an Australian television and radio presenter, journalist, Australian Football League commentator and former TV executive. He is also an occasional ''Herald Sun'' newspaper columnist. He hosted C ...

was named CEO of Nine Network with oversight of the ''Wide World of Sports'' brand in 2006. In January 2006, the

Seven Network Seven Network (stylised 7Network, and commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is an Australian commercial free-to-air Television broadcasting in Australia, television network. It is owned by Seven West Media, Seven West Media Limited, ...

and Network Ten exercised their "first and last" rights agreement with the AFL to trump the Nine Network's $780 million bid for broadcasting rights for the years 2007 to 2011. If Seven and Ten were unable to match the AFL's "quality of coverage" demands by 5 May 2006 (better coverage into regional areas, northern states and on pay television, as promised in the Nine bid) the AFL would have been allowed to award the broadcasting rights back to Nine. The Seven/Ten consortium, however, obtained the rights,"Seven, Ten win AFL broadcasting rights"
''

The Sydney Morning Herald ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' (''SMH'') is a daily Tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, Australia, and owned by Nine Entertainment. Founded in 1831 as the ''Sydney Herald'', the ''Herald'' is the oldest continuous ...

'', 5 January 2006"Seven, Ten win AFL rights"
''

The Age ''The Age'' is a daily newspaper in Melbourne, Australia, that has been published since 1854. Owned and published by Nine Entertainment, ''The Age'' primarily serves Victoria (Australia), Victoria, but copies also sell in Tasmania, the Austral ...

'', 6 January 2006 with Nine broadcasting its last AFL match on Sunday 3 September 2006. The match was hosted by Tony Jones with a guest appearance from Nine's then

chief executive A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization. CEOs find roles in variou ...

and former AFL commentator

. In 2004, it was making an annual income of around $30 million on broadcasting Australian cricket, with the television rights expiring at the end of the 2006. Around 2004, Cricket Australia began negotiating for a higher price."Cricket's battle over TV rights"
Crikey, 6 December 2004 In 2005, Nine Network bid on cricket for $45 million a year, winning the contract and signing a seven year deal with Cricket Australia.
''

'', 12 May 2005 From the beginning of the 2006-2007 cricket season, Nine no longer broadcast Australian domestic cricket. In 2012, Nine Network had a $1 billion contract for NRL rights and a $300 million cricket rights deal set to expire the following March. Instead, it replaced the coverage with delayed National Basketball League matches in October, with weekly one-hour highlight shows and full games."Hoops back on free-to-air"
''

'', 5 October 2006 The domestic cricket matches, long a mainstay of Nine's summer programming, moved exclusively to

2008–2020: return of ''Wide World of Sports''

After a ten-year hiatus, it was announced that the ''Wide World of Sports'' weekly television program would return to Nine on 16 March 2008, using the same theme song as the old version, as well as accessing old footage for replays. This show was hosted by the previous host Ken Sutcliffe, with footy show star

James Brayshaw James Antony Brayshaw (born 11 May 1967) is an Australian media personality and retired cricketer working in television for the Seven Network and radio for Triple M. For Seven Sport, he hosts and calls Test cricket during summer and Australian ...

as well as former Australian cricketer

Adam Gilchrist Adam Craig Gilchrist (; born 14 November 1971) is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer and List of Australia national cricket captains, captain of the Australia national cricket team. He was an attacking left-h ...

. Revolving co-hosts included former swimmers

Giaan Rooney Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world ...

Nicole Livingstone Nicole Dawn Livingstone, AO (born 24 June 1971) is an Australian former competitive swimmer. Since retiring from swimming Livingstone has had careers as a television sports commentator and media presenter and as a sports administrator. She was ...

and former cricketer

Michael Slater Michael Jonathon Slater (born 21 February 1970) is an Australian former professional cricketer and former television presenter. He played in 74 Test matches and 42 One Day Internationals for the Australia national cricket team. He was a part ...

."Returning: Wide World of Sports"
'' TVTonight'', David Knox, 11 March 2008 That year, it broadcast the Australian Open with its own team of commentators."John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge sign on Nine's Australian Open team."
''

TV Tonight TV Tonight is an Australian-based website which features reviews, news and programming information related to television in Australia as well as OzTAM ratings information. The site was started by television critic David Knox in 2007 after li ...

'', David Knox, 9 August 2018 The show originally aired for 90 minutes but was recently extended to two hours. It aired on Sunday mornings at 9am till 11am. In 2008, the Nine Network and Microsoft joint venture ninemsn had a section dedicated to the ''Wide World of Sports.'' In 2009,

Grant Hackett Grant George Hackett Order of Australia, OAM (born 9 May 1980) is an Australian swimmer, most famous for winning the men's 1500 metres freestyle swimming, freestyle race at both the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in ...

"Profile: Grant Hackett"
''

'', Lucinda Schmidt, 20 July 2011 and

joined the team as co-hosts alongside Sutcliffe and Rooney. Livingstone did not return, as she joined

as a commentator. Rooney resigned from the Nine Network at the end of 2012 to join the Seven Network. It was thought that the Seven Network would continue its tradition of airing the

Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games (Olympics; ) are the world's preeminent international Olympic sports, sporting events. They feature summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a Multi-s ...

for the

2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...

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. However, Nine in joint partnership with

, has secured broadcasting rights which the network has described as the most comprehensive coverage of the Olympics. The partnership also won the rights to the

2010 Winter Olympics The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games () and also known as Vancouver 2010 (), were an international winter multi-sport event held from February 12 to 28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with ...

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. For more than 40 years, the Nine Network had also broadcast the prestigious

tennis tournament before ultimately dropping it after the 2010 tournament, citing declining ratings. The last Wimbledon match televised by Nine was the men's singles final played between

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and

Tomáš Berdych Tomáš Berdych (; born 17 September 1985) is a Czech former professional tennis player. He was ranked world No. 4 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), achieved in May 2015. Berdych won 13 ATP Tour singles titles, i ...

, which Nadal won. The

have gained broadcasting rights to Wimbledon, from

2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen ...

until

2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...

except for

2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...

due to covid virus.Seven snatches Wimbledon tennis coverage , Herald Sun
Colin Vickery, 4 April 2011 The

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in August 2012 agreed to a five-year broadcast deal in Australia with Nine Entertainment to air on its ''Wide World of Sports'' brand, and for $1.025 billion, was the "most lucrative agreement in rugby league history.""Smashes $1 Billion Barrier in New Broadcast Deal"
'' AusLeisure'', 22 August 2012 In 2013, the ''Wide World of Sports'' brand was facing challenges from other television networks its broadcast rights to

Cricket Australia Cricket Australia (CA) is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket in Australia. It was originally formed in 1905 as the 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket'. It is incorporated as an Australian Public Company ...

. Nine had a contract clause, however, so that if it were to "match the highest offer means it is still expected to retain the rights, despite its exclusive window for negotiations having closed." With Nine Network's cricket coverage winning in 1982, the television show won "Most Popular Sports Program" at the Logie Awards in 1986."TV WEEK Logie Award Winners "
Now To Love, 1 January 2010 It was nominated for the "Most Popular Sports Coverage" award at the 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015

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, being beaten by ''

The NRL Footy Show ''The Footy Show'' was an Australian sports variety television program covering professional rugby league in Australia. It was shown on the Nine Network and aired for 25 seasons. For the final season in 2018, the show was hosted by journalist Eri ...

'' on all occasions. Until 2016, Steve Crawley was the rugby league boss at ''Wide World of Sports'', when he was hired by

FOX Sports Fox Sports is the brand name for a number of sports channels, broadcast divisions, programming, and other media around the world. The name originates from Fox Broadcasting Company in the United States, which in turn derives its name from Fox Fi ...

."Fox Sports hires Nine executive Steve Crawley in new rugby league TV shake-up"
''

News Corp Australia Network News Corp Australia is an Australian media conglomerate and wholly owned subsidiary of News Corp. The group's interests span newspaper and magazine publishing, Internet, market research, DVD and film distribution, and film and television prod ...

'', Holly Byrnes, 5 February 2016 He was replaced by Tom Malone as Director of Sport."Nine appoints new Head of Sport and exec producer of 60 Minutes"
''

'', David Knox, 6 February 2018 After she was fired in 2014 as a cost-cutting measure, in 2016

Emma Freedman Emma Freedman is an Australian television and radio personality, currently working as a host, presenter and roving reporter across Seven Sport since 2021. Freedman grew up on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne. Freedman formerly co-hosted ' ...

again signed up with Channel Nine's ''Wide World of Sports'' as an announcer."Emma Freedman is back at Channel Nine 14 months after being sacked"
''

News.com.au News.com.au (stylised in all lowercase) is an Australian website owned by News Corp Australia. It had 9.6 million unique readers in April 2019 and covers national and international news, lifestyle, travel, entertainment, technology, finance an ...

'', Andrew Bucklow, 3 March 2016 The weekly show was no longer airing as of 2017. '' Sports Sunday'' replaced the show in the Sunday 10am time slot. In 2017, the ''WWoS'' channel was featuring the Netball World Series, hosted by Erin Molan and with commentators Liz Ellis, Sharelle McMahon, Cath Cox and Anne Sargeant."Nine's Wide World of Sports launching FAST5 Netball World Series"
''

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'', 27 October 2017 In 2017, the channel signed Ray Warren for five more years, for as long as they retained their rugby league rights."One of the greats: Wide World Of Sports signs Ray Warren for five more years"
''

'', 5 May 2017 Also that year, WWoS announced a GPS player tracking system into its rugby broadcasting."Nine's WWoS launching GPS player tracking at State Of Origin"
''

'', 26 May 2017 WWoS relinquished the rights broadcast cricket in 2018 to

Seven West Media Seven West Media Limited is an Australian ASX-listed media company. It is Australia's largest diversified media business, with an extensive presence in broadcast television, radio, print and online publishing. Seven West Media owns the Seve ...

, instead picking up the Australian Open tennis broadcast for that summer."'No crying in television': Packer would be pragmatic about switch"
''

'', Chris Barrett, 13 April 2018 In 2019, the WWoS was streaming rugby on its digital platform, with a rugby commentary team led by

Ray Warren Raymond Warren (born 11 June 1943) is an Australian retired sports commentator, known for his coverage of televised professional rugby league matches on the Nine Network. He is known as the "Voice of Rugby League", and called 99 State of Ori ...

."Nine announce exciting plans for NRL and rugby league coverage in 2018"
Nine, 28 February 2018 In 2018, WWoS announced had secured "free TV and streaming rights" for the Masters Tournament to be played at

Augusta National Golf Club Augusta National Golf Club, sometimes referred to as Augusta National, Augusta, or the National, is a golf club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is known for hosting the annual Masters Tournament. Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Rob ...

."Nine Secures Broadcast Rights For The US Masters"
''Bandt'', B&T Magazine, 10 January 2018 The ''Wide World of Sports'' studio was set up in Melbourne for the

2019 Australian Open The 2019 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park from 14 to 27 January 2019. It was the 107th edition of the Australian Open, the 51st in the Open Era, and the first Grand Slam of the year. The tourn ...

for tennis, with a commentary team headed up by

John McEnroe John Patrick McEnroe Jr. (born February 16, 1959) is an American former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's List of ATP number 1 ranked singles players, singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ...

"John McEnroe to headline Channel Nine's Australian Open commentary team"
''

Sporting News ''The Sporting News'' is a website and former magazine publication owned by Sporting News Holdings, which is a U.S.-based sports media company formed in December 2020 by a private investor consortium. It was originally established in 1886 as a ...

'', 8 September 2018 and

Jim Courier James Spencer Courier (born August 17, 1970) is an American former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the List of ATP number 1 ranked singles players, world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 58 ...

."Nine reveals strategy for Australian Open"
''Ad News'', Josh McDonnell, 9 August 2018 Originally ''Wide World of Sports'' had been set to air it for 2020 until 2024, but they were sold the 2019 broadcast rights by Seven Network. Nine's ''Wide World of Sports'' in 2019 included the Australian Open, "the Sydney International, Brisbane International and Hopman Cup tennis tournaments, the Holden State of Origin, the

Cricket World Cup The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is a quadrennial world cup for cricket in One Day International (ODI) format, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament is one of the world's most viewed sporting events and consid ...

, the Ashes, The Masters and the NBL.""Erin Molan's career unharmed after Footy Show disaster"
'' News.com'', author, 25 October 2018

Macquarie Media Nine Radio (formerly Macquarie Media Limited) is an Australian media company, owned by parent company Nine Entertainment and headquartered in North Sydney. The company operates radio stations nationally in the capital cities of Sydney, Melbou ...

in 2020 began airing an hour-long ''Wide World of Sports'' radio broadcast hosted by Mark Levy."Nine to bring Wide World of Sports to radio"
''Ad News'', Mariam Cheik-Husein, 16 December 2020"Wide World of Sports coming to 2GB and 4BC in 2020"
''

'', 17 December 2019 Also in April 2020, WWoS introduced a new show on the Australian Open, hosted by

Todd Woodbridge Todd Andrew Woodbridge, OAM (born 2 April 1971) is an Australian broadcaster and former professional tennis player. During his playing career, he formed multiple Grand-Slam winning doubles partnerships with Mark Woodforde (nicknamed " The Wo ...

and

Sam Groth Samuel Groth (born 19 October 1987) is an Australian politician and a former professional tennis player. Sitting as a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Groth represents the Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division), Liberal Par ...

, titled the ''Greatest Australian Open Matches''."Nine Network Launch New Tennis Television Show"
'' Tennis.com'', 2 April 2020 In 2020, the National Rugby League and Nine resolved a contract dispute over scheduling."NRL to fulfil obligations to Nine Network"
'' Wide World of Sports'', 9 April 2020

2020–present: rugby and tennis expansion, Olympics and Paralympics, Stan Sport, Melbourne Cup

In November 2020, Nine Entertainment Co. acquired rights to Rugby Australia, as well as the

and

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, with plans for pay-television coverage (ad-free and on-demand) to migrate to a new sport-oriented package on its subscription streaming service Stan, and selected matches/events to be broadcast free on the Nine Network. On 8 February 2023, it was announced that Nine had re-gained the rights to the Olympic Games from

2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...

through to the

2032 Summer Olympics The 2032 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXV Olympiad and also known as Brisbane 2032 or Bris2032, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2032, with Brisbane, Queensland, ...

in Brisbane. On 20 February 2024, it was announced Nine had obtained the rights to broadcast the

from 2024 through to 2029. In January 2025, the 9Network announced they had partnered with the Invictus Games Foundation as the official Australian broadcaster of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing.

Events

''Nine's Wide World of Sports'' holds broadcast rights to the following events:

Current

Past

¹ The Nine Network televised the 2011 US Open final between

Serena Williams Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the List of WTA number 1 ranked singles tennis players, world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WT ...

and

Samantha Stosur Samantha Jane Stosur (born 30 March 1984) is an Australian former professional tennis player. She is a former List of WTA number 1 ranked doubles tennis players, world No. 1 in doubles, a ranking which she first achieved on 6 February 2006 and ...

in its entirety.

Programs

''Nine's Wide World of Sports'' has presented the following recurring programs: Past

Local Sports Presenters

The following presenters work on Nine's flagship 6pm (5:30pm on the Gold Coast) news bulletins presenting the local sports segments during the second half of the bulletin.

WWOS Radio

Since 2020, each weeknight between 6pm and 7pm Nine owned radio stations program Wide World of Sports radio. This hour long program discusses relevant local, national and international sports issues as conducting interviews with current and former players, coaches and sports journalists.

Presenters and commentators

''Nine's Wide World of Sports'' has hosts and commentators for a variety of sporting events. The following is a list of past and present personalities featured:

Wide World of Sports

''Formerly called Sports Sunday until 2024'' *

Roz Kelly Roz Kelly (born Rosiland Schwartz on July 29, 1943) is an American actress, perhaps best known for playing Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli's (Henry Winkler) girlfriend Happy Days#Minor/recurring, Carol "Pinky" Tuscadero on the television series ''Hap ...

(host, 2022–2025) * James Bracey (host, 2018–2022) *

Liz Ellis Elizabeth Margaret Ellis, (born 17 January 1973) is a retired Australian netball player and television presenter who was a member of the national netball team from 1992 until 2007 and captain for the last four of those years. She is the most ca ...

Peter FitzSimons Peter John FitzSimons (born 29 June 1961) is an Australian author, journalist, and radio and television presenter. He is a former national representative rugby union player and was the chair of the Australian Republic Movement from 2015 to 20 ...

* Mark Taylor * other assorted guests

''Wide World of Sports''

Past

"England in denial over Super League's trade deficit"
''

'', Andy Wilson, 16 November 2008 *

* John Steffenson * Clint Stanaway * Sally Fitzgibbons *

Lisa Curry Lisa Gaye Curry (born 15 May 1962), also known by her married name Lisa Curry-Kenny, is an Australian former competition swimmer. Curry won seven gold, two silver and one bronze Commonwealth Games medals, and is the only Australian swimmer to ...

* Ian Maurice * Mike Gibson *

Tony Greig Anthony William Greig (6 October 194629 December 2012) was a South African-born cricketer and commentator. Greig qualified to play for the England cricket team by virtue of his Scottish father. He was a tall () all-rounder who bowled both ...

* Yvonne Sampson * Ken Sutcliffe * Richie Calendar * Kerryn Pratt * Bill Lawry

''Any Given Sunday''

(2005) *

(2006) *

Garry Lyon Garry Peter Lyon (born 13 September 1967) is a former professional Australian rules football player and was captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Since his retirement from football, he has been mainly a ...

(2005) *

Mick Molloy Michael Molloy (born 11 July 1966) is an Australian comedian, writer, producer, actor and television and radio presenter who has been active in radio, television, stand-up and film. He currently hosts '' The Front Bar'' on the Seven Network. ...

(2006) *

Sam Newman John Noel William "Sam" Newman (born 22 December 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A talented and athletic player who served his apprenticeship unde ...

(2005)

2024 Paris Olympics

''All times are listed in AEST''

Hosts

Karl Stefanovic Karl Stefanovic ( sr-Cyrl, Карл Стефановић; born 12 August 1974), also spelt Karl Stefanović, is an Australian television presenter and journalist for the Nine Network. Stefanovic is currently a co-host of the Nine Network's br ...

(5:30am to 11am) * Sarah Abo (5:30am to 11am) *

(12pm to 3pm) *

Leila McKinnon Leila McKinnon (born 28 September 1972) is an Australian journalist and television presenter. She is a reporter and fill-in presenter for ''Nine News'' and '' A Current Affair''. McKinnon has previously been co-host of ''Weekend Today''. In ...

(3pm to 7pm) *

Dylan Alcott Dylan Martin Alcott, (born 4 December 1990) is an Australian former wheelchair tennis player, former wheelchair basketball player, radio host, actor, foundation founder, business owner and motivational speaker. Alcott was a member of the Austra ...

(3pm to 7pm) * James Bracey (7pm to 1am) *

Allison Langdon Allison Langdon is an Australian television presenter, journalist, reporter and author. She is currently the host of '' A Current Affair'' and a presenter and reporter on localised version of current affairs program ''60 Minutes''. Langdon was ...

(7pm to 1am) *

(1am to 6am) * Sylvia Jeffreys (9Gem 5pm to 10pm) * Nick McArdle (9Gem 10pm to 3am) *

Sam McClure Sam McClure (born ) is an Australian sports journalist who works for the Nine Network, ''The Age,'' 3AW and Sports Entertainment Network. Career McClure began his media career at 3AW as a broadcasting assistant in 2011, before moving into the ...

(9Gem 3am to 8am)

Commentators

* Mathew Thompson (lead caller, Swimming) *

Ian Thorpe Ian James Thorpe (born 13 October 1982) is an Australian retired swimmer who specialised in freestyle swimming, freestyle, but also competed in backstroke and the medley swimming, individual medley. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the se ...

(expert caller, Swimming) *

(interviews, Swimming) * Gerard Whateley (lead caller, Athletics) * David Culbert (lead caller, Athletics, Canoe) * Tony Jones (interviews, Athletics) *

(lead caller, Beach Volleyball; expert caller, Tennis) * Kerri Pottharst (expert caller, Beach Volleyball) * Scott McGrory (lead caller, BMX, Cycling) * Andy Raymond (lead caller and expert, Boxing) * Shane McInnies (lead caller, Canoe) * Richard Fox (expert caller, Canoe) *

Phil Liggett Philip Alexander Liggett (born 11 August 1943) is an English people, English Sportscaster, commentator and journalist who covers professional Road bicycle racing, cycling. He currently commentates on the Tour de France and bike races for ITV ...

(lead caller, Cycling) *

Cadel Evans Cadel Lee Evans (; born 14 February 1977) is an Australian former professional racing cyclist who competed professionally in both mountain biking and road bicycle racing. A four-time Olympian, Evans is one of three non-Europeans – along with ...

(expert caller, Cycling) * Mark Taylor (lead caller, Diving) * Sam Fricker (expert caller, Diving) * Brenton Speed (lead caller, Football, Basketball, Tennis) * Grace Gill (expert caller, Football) * Adam Papalia (lead caller, Basketball, Judo) * Andrew Gaze (expert caller, Basketball) *

Jenna O'Hea Jenna O'Hea (born 6 June 1987) is a former Australian professional basketball player and former captain of Australia's national team, the Opals. O'Hea was the captain of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic ...

(expert caller, Basketball) * Will Davies (lead caller, Hockey) *

Georgie Parker Georgina Parker (born 16 December 1964) is an Australian television soap actress and has also appeared in film and theatre. She is a double Gold Logie winner, best known for her acting roles in Australian soap operas; as Lucy Gardiner (later ...

(expert caller, Hockey) *

Matt Hill Matthew Hill (born January 19, 1968) is a Canadian voice actor working for Ocean Productions. Career Hill's roles include Ed in '' Ed, Edd n Eddy'', Kevin Keene/Captain N in '' Captain N: The Game Master'', Kira Yamato in '' Gundam Seed'' a ...

(lead caller, Rowing) * James Tomkins (expert caller, Rowing) * Sean Maloney (lead caller, Rugby sevens) *

Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell (born 26 March 1984) is a former Australian rugby union professional player. He played on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–09 Su ...

(expert caller, Rugby sevens) * Sera Naiqama (expert caller, Rugby sevens) * Peter Psaltis (lead caller, Shooting) * Russell Mark (expert caller, Shooting) * Will McCloy (lead caller, Triathlon) * Annabel Luxford (expert caller, Triathlon) * Mitch Tomlinson (lead caller, Skateboarding) * Nick Boserio (expert caller, Skateboarding)

Reporters

*Damian Ryan (Chief 9News Olympics Reporter) *Christine Ahern *

*Josh Bavas *

Brooke Boney Brooke Kathleen Boney (born ) is an Australian journalist and television presenter of Aboriginal Gamilaroi descent. Boney has previously been a news and entertainment presenter of Nine Network's breakfast program '' Today'' and newsreader on th ...

*Luke Bradnam (Surfing) * Alex Cullen *Edward Godfrey * Tony Jones *

Andrew Lofthouse Andrew Lofthouse (born 2 June 1962) is a former television and radio newsreader based in Brisbane, Australia. The former teacher was formerly the weeknight presenter of ''Nine News Queensland'' with Melissa Downes between 2009 and 2024. Prior t ...

Matthew Pavlich Matthew Lee Pavlich (born 31 December 1981) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A versatile player, Pavlich is widely regarded as one of the p ...

*Alison Piotrowski *Clint Stanaway

2012 London Olympics

Various Nine programs including ''

Today Today (archaically to-day) may refer to: * The current day and calendar date ** Today is between and , subject to the local time zone * Now, the time that is perceived directly, present * The current, present era Arts, entertainment and m ...

'', '' Mornings'', '' Millionaire Hot Seat'', '' The Footy Show'', ''

60 Minutes ''60 Minutes'' is an American television news magazine broadcast on the CBS television network. Debuting in 1968, the program was created by Don Hewitt and Bill Leonard, who distinguished it from other news programs by using a unique style o ...

'' and ''

Australia's Funniest Home Videos ''Australia's Funniest Home Videos'' (''AFHV'', also known as ''Funniest Home Videos'' or simply ''The Video Show'', originally ''Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show'' in its first season and ''Australia's Funniest Home Video Show'' until ...

'' went on hiatus during Nine's broadcast of the 2012 London Olympics. A daily two-hour highlights package ''London Gold'' aired at 9am weekdays following the live overnight coverage. *

* Ken Sutcliffe *

* James Tomkins * Kerri Pottharst * Scott McGrory * Debbie Watson * Melinda Gainsford-Taylor *

* Andrew Gaze *

Andrew Voss Andrew Voss (born 7 September 1966) is an Australian rugby league commentator and radio and television personality who works for Fox League. Voss previously worked for the SKY Network Television as a commentator, and at the Nine Network, inclu ...

Jane Flemming Jane Christina Flemming (born 14 April 1965) is an Australian former Olympic track and field athlete. She completed her HSC in 1982 at Mater Christi College, Belgrave. She was the 1990 Commonwealth Games champion at heptathlon and long jum ...

Mark Nicholas Mark Charles Jefford Nicholas (born 29 September 1957) is an English cricket commentator and former cricketer and broadcaster. He played for Hampshire County Cricket Club, Hampshire from 1978 to 1995, captaining them from 1985 to his retireme ...

Cameron Williams Cameron Williams (born 18 February 1963 in Emerald, Queensland ) is an Australian television journalist and presenter, most notably with the Nine Network. Williams has previously been a sport presenter on ''Nine News Sydney'' from Sunday to T ...

Simon O'Donnell Simon Patrick O'Donnell (born 26 January 1963) is an Australian former cricketer, VFL footballer, and horse racing and cricket commentator. He is currently a horse breeder and enabler. He is a former record holder for the fastest One Day Inter ...

* Billy Brownless * Tony Jones *

Daley Thompson Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, (born 30 July 1958) is an English former decathlete. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. He was unbeaten in competit ...

Steve Ovett Stephen Michael James Ovett, (; born 9 October 1955) is a retired British track athlete. A middle-distance runner, he was the gold medalist in the 800 metres at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Ovett set five world records for 1500 metre ...

Rugby league

Current

* James Bracey (Host, 2017–present) * Danika Mason (Host, 2021–present) * Mathew Thompson (Chief Commentator, 2012–present) * Peter Psaltis (Chief Commentator, 2019–present) * Brenton Speed (Chief Commentator, 2023–present) * Phil Gould (Commentator, 1994, 2000–present) *

Wally Lewis Walter James Lewis AM (born 1 December 1959) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1980s and 1990s. He became a commentator for television coverage of the sp ...

(Commentator, 2006–present) *

Andrew Johns Andrew Gary Johns (born 19 May 1974), also known by the nickname Joey, is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He is considered one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. Johns ...

(Commentator, 2007–present) *

Brad Fittler Bradley Scott Fittler (born 5 February 1972), also known by the nickname of "Freddy", is an Australian rugby league commentator, television presenter, and former player. Fittler captained both New South Wales rugby league team, New South Wales ...

(Commentator, 2010–present) *

Darren Lockyer Darren James Lockyer (born 24 March 1977) is an Australian television commentator and former professional rugby league footballer. Lockyer was an Australian international and Queensland State representative captain, who played his entire profe ...

(Sideline Commentator, 2012–present) * Allana Ferguson (Commentator, 2018–present) * Ruan Sims (Commentator, 2018–present) *

Johnathan Thurston Johnathan Dean Thurston (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL). Thurston was an Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Indigenous All ...

(Commentator, 2019–present) *

Billy Slater William Slater (born 18 June 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. Slater is the current coach of the Queensland Maroons, whom he coached to victories in the 2022 and 2023 State o ...

(Commentator, 2019–present) * Sam Thaiday (Sideline Commentator, 2019–present) *

Paul Gallen Paul Gallen (born 14 August 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and occassional professional boxer. He played as a and forward and captained the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL to their maiden NRL Premiers ...

(Sideline Commentator, 2020–present) *

Sonny Bill Williams Sonny William Williams (born 3 August 1985) is a New Zealand heavyweight boxer, and a former professional rugby league and rugby union player. He is only the second person to represent New Zealand in rugby union after first playing for the cou ...

(Commentator, 2021–present) * Cameron Smith (Commentator, 2021–present) * Millie Elliott (Commentator, 2023–present)

Former

, (Chief Commentator, 1988–1989, 1991–2021) *

Darrell Eastlake Darrell Eastlake (11 July 1942 – 19 April 2018) was an Australian radio and television presenter, commentator and sports journalist, best known for his long association with the Nine Network. Prior to his media career, Eastlake worked as a Qa ...

(1983–1993) * Ian Maurice (1983–1987, 1994) * Jack Gibson (1983–1989) * Mick Cronin (1988) *

Warren Ryan Warren Redman Ryan (born 27 October 1941) is an Australian former professional rugby league football coach and player. He is considered one of the most influential rugby league coaches of the 20th century. Ryan also played in the NSWRFL Premie ...

(1989) * Michael Cleary (1989) *

Ellery Hanley Cuthwyn Ellery Hanley (born 27 March 1961) is an English former rugby league player and coach. Over a nineteen-year professional career (1978–1997), he played for Bradford Northern, Wigan, Balmain, Western Suburbs and Leeds. He won 36 ca ...

(1989, 1992) * Peter Sterling (1991–2021) * Gavin Miller (1991) *

Paul Vautin Paul Vautin (born 21 July 1959), nicknamed Fatty, is a former Australian rugby commentator and former professional rugby league player, captain and coach. He has provided commentary for the Nine Network's coverage of rugby league since joining ...

(Commentator, 1992–2024) *

Gene Miles Gene Miles (born 21 July 1959) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative , he played his club football in the Brisbane Rugby Le ...

(1993–1994) *

Matthew Johns Matthew James Johns (born 27 July 1971) is an Australian rugby league media personality, commentator and former professional player. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative , Johns played his club footb ...

(2003–2009) * Gary Belcher (1992–1997) * Steve "Blocker" Roach (1992–1998) *

(1994–2012) (host/commentator) *

Paul Harragon Paul William Harragon OAM (born 12 October 1968), nicknamed Chief or Chief Harragon, is an Australian rugby league football identity. A former Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative forward, he played rug ...

(2000–2008) * Mark Coyne (2001–2002) *

Mark Geyer Mark Bradley Geyer () (born 7 December 1967) is an Australian radio host and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative ...

(2007–2008) *

Kevin Walters Kevin David Walters (born 20 October 1967) is an Australian former professional rugby league player and coach, as well as a pundit (2017–2018, 2025) for Fox League. As a first-grade player for the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos c ...

(2007) (Qld Matches Only) *

Steve Walters Steve Walters (born 28 August 1965), also known by the nickname of "Boxhead", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s who at the peak of his career was considered the best in the game. An ...

(2001–2002, 2009) * Alan Thomas Occasional Chief Commentator (2007) *

Ben Ikin Benjamin Ikin (born 21 February 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, and the chief executive officer, CEO of the Queensland Rugby League from 22 May 2023. He previously worked in football operations roles for the ...

(2006–2009) Qld Cup (2012) *

Wendell Sailor Wendell Jermaine Sailor (born 16 July 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby footballer who represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union – a dual code international. In rugby league Sailor was a member of the succes ...

(2007, 2009–2010) * Jason Taylor (2002, 2010) *

Laurie Daley Laurie William Daley AM (born 20 October 1969), also known by the nicknames of "Lozza" and "Loz", is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and a former player who played as a and in the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. ...

(2008) * Mark Gasiner (2007) (Guest Commentator) * Adam MacDougall (2007) (Guest Commentator) * Tim Gilbert (chief commentator, 2006–2015) *

Gorden Tallis Gorden James Tallis (born 27 July 1973), also known by the nickname of "Raging Bull" for his on-field aggression, is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He is currently a commentator and ...

(sideline commentator, 2013–2015) * Yvonne Sampson (host, 2013–2016) * Brett Finch (sideline commentator, 2014–2016) *

Erin Molan Erin Molan (born 24 August 1983) is an Australian television presenter who worked on Sky News Australia, a past radio presenter on 2Day FM and a former columnist for Sydney newspaper ''The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), The Daily Telegraph''. Mola ...

(host, 2016–2021) *

Ray Hadley Raymond Morris Hadley (born 27 September 1954) is a retired Australian talkback radio broadcaster and a rugby league football commentator for Channel Nine. He presents 2GB Sydney's Monday to Friday morning show, and leads the Continuous C ...

(Chief Commentator) (2012–2018)

NSW Cup

* Peter Psaltis (commentator, 2019–present) *

Jamie Soward Jamie Soward (born 13 November 1984) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, and the former head-coach of St. George Illawarra Dragons Women in the NRLW. A New South Wales State of Origin and Indigenous All-Stars rep ...

(commentator, 2018–present) * Danika Mason (host, 2019–present)

QLD Cup

* Mark Braybrook (commentator, 2019–present) *

Scott Sattler Scott Sattler (born 13 December 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played during the 1990s and 2000s, later becoming the Football Manager of the Gold Coast Titans. He is the son of South Sydney Rabbitohs grea ...

(commentator, 2013–present) * Peter Badel (sideline commentator, 2016) * Adam Jackson (sideline commentator 2016–present)

The Sunday NRL Footy Show

* Danika Mason (host) *

(panelist) *

(panelist)

100% Footy

* James Bracey (Host) * Emma Lawrence (Fill-in Host) * Phil Gould (Panelist) *

(Panelist) * Cameron Smith (Panelist) * Michael Chammas (Panelist, fortnightly) * Danny Weidler (Panelist, fortnightly)

The NRL Footy Show

=Former

= * Peter Sterling (1992–2007, 2010, co-host) * Steve Roach (1992–1999, co-host) *

(1995–1997, co-host) *

(2001–2003, co-host) *

(2003–2009, co-host) *

(2008, co-host) *

(2009) *

Benji Marshall Benjamin Quentin Marshall (born 25 February 1985) is a New Zealand professional rugby league coach and former player who is the head coach of the Wests Tigers in the NRL. He played at or for the Wests Tigers in two separate spells, St. G ...

(2010–2013, 2015) *

(2010–2011, co-host) *

(2012–2014, co-host) *

(2013–2015) *

(host, 2018) *

(co-host, 2018) *

Ryan Girdler Ryan Girdler (born 19 September 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australia international representative goal-kicking centre, he played ...

(co-host, 2018) *

Darryl Brohman Darryl Gregory Brohman (born 22 June 1956), also known by the nickname of "The Big Marn", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1980s, now best known as a commentat ...

(small talk segment, 2010-2018) *

Beau Ryan Beau Ryan (born 11 May 1985) is an Australian television and radio presenter and former professional rugby league footballer. He played for the Wests Tigers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League as a er, and . Ryan is al ...

(regular appearances, 2010–2018) * Joel Caine (Sportsbet updates, 2014–2018)

Tennis

Australian Open

* Tony Jones (Host, 2018–present) * James Bracey (Host, 2018–present) *

(Host, 2022–present) *

Rebecca Maddern Rebecca Maddern (born 6 August 1977) is an Australian television presenter and journalist. Maddern is currently Chief Sports Presenter on '' Seven News Melbourne.'' She has worked at Seven Network for over a decade, where she was a presenter ...

(Host, 2018–2021) * Nick McArdle (Host, 9Gem, 2022–present) * Brett Phillips (Host, 9Gem, 2025–present) * Sylvia Jeffreys (Host, 9Gem, 2025–present) *

(Host, 9Gem, 2018–2020) * Seb Costello (Host, 9Gem, 2018–2023) * Alicia Loxley (Host, 9Gem, 2020–2021) * Sam McClure (Host, 9Gem, 2021–2022) * Emma Lawrence (Host, 9Gem, 2023–2024) *

(Host, 9Gem, 2024) *

(Commentator, 2018–present) *

Jelena Dokic Jelena Dokic (; ; born 12 April 1983) is an Australian tennis commentator, sports analyst, former professional player and public speaker. Her highest ranking as a tennis player was world No. 4, in August 2002. She won WTA Tour events on all su ...

(Commentator, 2018–present) *

Alicia Molik Alicia Molik (born 27 January 1981) is an Australian former professional tennis player. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 8 and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 6. Molik won a bronze medal in singles for Australi ...

(Commentator, 2018–present) *

Sam Smith Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. In 2012, they rose to prominence when they featured on Disclosure (band), Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch (song), Latch", which peaked at number eleven on ...

(Commentator, 2018–present) *

Lleyton Hewitt Lleyton Glynn Hewitt (born 24 February 1981) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the List of ATP number 1 ranked singles players, world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) fo ...

(Commentator, 2018–present) *

(Commentator, 2018–2020, 2024–present) *

Casey Dellacqua Casey Dellacqua ( ; born 11 February 1985) is an Australian former professional tennis player and current commentator. Her best singles results on the WTA Tour have been semifinal appearances at the 2012 Texas Tennis Open and 2014 Birmingham ...

(Commentator, 2019–present) * Peter Psaltis (Commentator, 2023–present) *

(Commentator, 2024–present) *

John Millman John H. Millman (born 14 June 1989) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He won one title on the ATP Tour, the 2020 Astana Open, reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 33 in October 2018. His other career high ...

(Commentator, 2024–present) * Brenton Speed (Commentator, 2024–present) *

(Commentator, 2018–2022) * Tom Rehn (Commentator, 2019–2022) *

Darren Cahill Darren Cahill (born 2 October 1965) is an Australian tennis coach and former professional tennis player. In addition, Cahill is a tennis analyst for the Grand Slam events on the US sports network ESPN and a coach with the Adidas Player Developm ...

(Commentator, 2022–2023) * Danika Mason (reporter) * Clint Stanaway (reporter)

French Open

(Host and Commentator, 2021–present) * Brett Phillips (Late Night Host, 2021–present) *

(Host, 2023–present) *

(Commentator, 2021–present) * Brenton Speed (Commentator, 2023–present) *

(Commentator, 2023–present) *

(Commentator, 2021–2022)

Wimbledon

* Roz Kelly (Host, 2022, 2024–present) * Brett Phillips (Late Night Host, 2021–present) *

(Commentator, 2021–present) * Tony Jones (Correspondent, 2022–present) *

(Host and Commentator, 2021; Analyst 2022–present) *

(Analyst 2023–present) *

(Commentator, 2021–2022) * Nick McArdle (Host, 2023) *

(Commentator, 2023)

US Open

* Brett Phillips (Early Morning Host, 2022–present, Commentator 2024–present) *

(Commentator, 2022–present) *

(Host, 2024–present) *

(Host and Commentator, 2022–2023)

Cricket

Current *

(host) * Mark Taylor (analyst) * Callum Ferguson (analyst) * Steve O'Keefe (analyst)

Cricket World Cup 2019, Women's Ashes 2019, Ashes 2019

(host – Cricket World Cup) * James Bracey (host – Cricket World Cup) * Clint Stanaway (host – Cricket World Cup) * Alicia Muling (host – Women's Ashes) *

(host – The Ashes) * Mark Taylor (host/analyst – Cricket World Cup, Women's Ashes, The Ashes) *

Lisa Sthalekar Lisa Carprini Sthalekar (born 13 August 1979) is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer and captain of the Australia women's national cricket team. In domestic cricket, she represented New South Wales. She was a right-handed al ...

(host/analyst – Cricket World Cup, Women's Ashes, The Ashes) *

Ian Healy Ian Andrew Healy (born 30 April 1964) is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A wicketkeeper and right-hand middle-order batsman, he first played international cricket in 1988, after six first ...

(analyst – Cricket World Cup, Women's Ashes, The Ashes) *

Mel Jones Melanie Jones (born 11 August 1972, Barnstaple, Devon, England) is an English-born Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer who represented the Australia women's national cricket team. Early life Jones was born in England and moved ...

(analyst – The Ashes) * Rob Canning (reporter – Cricket World Cup)

2018 (most recent) Home Summer of Cricket

, (host/commentator, 2003–2018) *

(host/commentator, 2005–2018) *

(commentator, 1980–2018) *

(commentator, 1999–2018) *

Bill Lawry William Morris Lawry (born 11 February 1937) is an Australian former cricketer and commentator who played for Victoria and Australia. He captained Australia in 25 Test matches, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia ...

(commentator, 1972–2018) * Mark Taylor (commentator, 1999–2018) *

Shane Warne Shane Keith Warne (13 September 1969 – 4 March 2022) was an Australian international cricketer whose career ran from 1992 to 2007. Warne played as a right-arm leg spin bowler and a lower-order right-handed batter for Victoria, Hampshire ...

(commentator, 1998, 2000/01, 2003/04, 2008–2011, 2013–2018) * Michael Clarke (commentator, 2014–2018) * Tom Moody (commentator, 2002–2018) *

(commentator – women's matches) *

(commentator – women's matches)

Past

(host/commentator, 1972–2013) * Stephanie Brantz, (boundary commentator, 2006–2007) *

Greg Chappell Gregory Stephen Chappell (born 7 August 1948) is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). The second of three brothers to play Test cricket, Chappell was the pre-eminent ...

(commentator, 1989–1997) *

Mike Hussey Michael Edward Killeen Hussey (born 27 May 1975) is an Australian cricket coach, commentator and former international cricketer, who played all forms of the game. Hussey is also widely known by his nickname 'Mr Cricket'. Hussey was a relative la ...

(commentator, 2013–2016) *

Tony Cozier Winston Anthony Lloyd Cozier (10 July 1940 – 11 May 2016) was a Barbadian cricket journalist, writer, and radio commentator on West Indian cricket for over fifty years. Scyld Berry wrote that he was both the voice and the conscience of West ...

(commentator, 1972–1992) *

Kate Fitzpatrick Kerry Kathleen Fitzpatrick (born 1 October 1947) known as Kate Fitzpatrick, is an Australian television, film, and theatre actress. Early years Kate grew up in the Adelaide suburb of Dover Gardens, and it was in Adelaide that her love for cl ...

(commentator, 1983) *

(commentator, 2008–2011) * Peter Sterling (commentator, 1993/94) *

(commentator, 1979–2012) *

David Hookes David William Hookes (3 May 1955 – 19 January 2004) was an Australian cricket player and coach. He played for the Australia national cricket team and domestic cricket for South Australia, later coaching Victoria. An aggressive left-handed ba ...

(commentator, 1986–1987) * Brendon Julian (commentator, 2003) * Geoff Lawson (commentator, 1989, 1993) *

Rod Marsh Rodney William Marsh (4 November 1947 – 4 March 2022) was an Australian professional cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australian national team. He was a part of the Australian squad which finished as runners-up at the 1975 ...

(commentator, 1985–1990, 1996–1998) *

, (commentator/''Cricket Show'' host, 1988, 1993–2011) * Bruce Yardley, (commentator, 1992–98) *

Kerry O'Keeffe Kerry James O'Keeffe (born 25 November 1949) is an Australian former cricketer and a current cricket commentator for Fox Sports. O'Keeffe played 24 Test matches and two One Day Internationals between 1971 and 1977. Due to his comedic anecdotes ...

, (commentator, 1990–98) * Dean Jones, (commentator, 1994/95) *

Greg Ritchie Gregory Michael Ritchie (born 23 January 1960) is a former Australian international cricketer who played in 30 Tests matches and 44 One Day Internationals between 1982 and 1987. Ritchie played for Queensland between 1980 and 1992. He scored ...

(commentator, 1992–1997) *

Brett Lee Brett Lee (born 8 November 1976) is an Australian former international cricketer, who played all three formats of the game. During his international career, Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. With his time representin ...

(commentator/''Cricket Show'' co-host, 2011–2016) *

Keith Stackpole Keith Raymond Stackpole MBE (10 July 1940 – 22 April 2025) was an Australian cricketer who played in 43 Test matches and six One Day Internationals between 1966 and 1974. He went on to become a cricket commentator on radio and television i ...

(commentator, 1972–1986) *

Jeff Thomson Jeffrey Robert Thomson (born 16 August 1950) is a former Australian cricketer. Known as "Thommo", he is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket; he bowled a delivery with a speed of 160.6 km/h against the West Indies in Perth ...

(commentator, 1989) *

Frank Tyson Frank Holmes Tyson (6 June 1930 – 27 September 2015) was an England international cricketer of the 1950s, who also worked as a schoolmaster, journalist, cricket coach and cricket commentator after emigrating to Australia in 1960. Nicknamed " ...

(commentator, 1979–1986) *

(commentator, 1985–1991) *

Doug Walters Kevin Douglas Walters (born 21 December 1945) is a former Australian cricketer. He was known as an attacking batsman, a useful part-time bowler, and also as a typical ocker. He was a part of the Australian squad which finished as runners-up ...

(commentator, 1986–1989) *

Mark Waugh Mark Edward Waugh (born 2 June 1965) is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer, who represented Australia in Test matches from early 1991 to late 2002, after previously making his One Day International (ODI) debut ...

(commentator, 2002) * Mike Whitney (commentator, 1993–1994) *

Glenn McGrath Glenn Donald McGrath (; born 9 February 1970) is an Australian former international cricketer whose career spanned 14 years. He was a fast-medium pace bowler and is considered one of cricket's greatest bowlers and a leading contributor to Aus ...

(commentator, 2012–2013) *

(host/commentator, 2009–2016) * Yvonne Sampson (boundary commentator/women's matches host, 2014–2016)

Guest international commentators

* Michael Atherton (2002–2003) Ashes tour to Australia *

Fred Trueman Frederick Sewards Trueman, (6 February 1931 – 1 July 2006) was an English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the England cricket team. He had professional status and later became an author and broadcaster. Acknowled ...

(1982/83) Ashes tour to Australia *

Bob Willis Robert George Dylan Willis (born 30 May 1949 – 4 December 2019) was an English cricketer, who represented England between 1971 and 1984. A right-handed fast bowler, Willis is regarded by many as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all tim ...

(1986–1987) Ashes tour to Australia * Geoff Boycott (1990/91) and (1994/95) Ashes tours to Australia *

Ian Botham Ian Terence Botham, Baron Botham (born 24 November 1955) is an English cricket commentator, member of the House of Lords, a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017 and charity fundraiser. Hailed as one of ...

1998/99 Ashes tour to Australia *

Colin Croft Colin Everton Hunte Croft (born 15 March 1953) is a former West Indian international cricketer. He was a member of the squad which won the 1979 Cricket World Cup. Cricket career Croft was (along with Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, and Joel ...

(1995/96) and (1996–1997) *

Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, uniːl ɡaːʋəskəɾ born 10 July 1949), is a former captain of the Indian national cricket team who represented India national cricket team, India and Mumbai crick ...

David Gower David Ivon Gower (born 1 April 1957) is an English cricket commentator and former cricketer who was captain of the England cricket team during the 1980s. Described as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of his era, Gower played 117 T ...

Sir Richard Hadlee Sir Richard John Hadlee (born 3 July 1951) is a New Zealand former cricketer. Hadlee is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, and amongst the very finest fast bowlers. Hadlee was appointed an Order of the Bri ...

(1990/91) and (1993–1994) *

Michael Holding Michael Anthony Holding (born 16 February 1954) is a Jamaican former cricketer and commentator who played for the West Indies cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers in cricket history, he was nicknamed "Whispering De ...

(1992–93, 2004–2005) *

Waqar Younis Waqar Younis Maitla HI ( Punjabi, ; born 16 November 1971) is a Pakistani cricket coach, commentator and former cricketer who captained Pakistan national cricket team. A right-arm fast bowler, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowle ...

(2004/05 & 2016/17) * David Lloyd (2006–2007, 2013–2014, 2014–2015 and 2015 Ashes in the UK) *

Ian Smith Ian Douglas Smith (8 April 191920 November 2007) was a Rhodesian politician, farmer, and fighter pilot who served as Prime Minister of Rhodesia (known as Southern Rhodesia until October 1964 and now known as Zimbabwe) from 1964 to 1979. He w ...

(1997–1998, 2001–2002, 2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011/12 and 2015/16) *

Michael Vaughan Michael Paul Vaughan (born 29 October 1974) is an English cricket commentator and former cricketer who played all forms of the game. He served as England cricket captain, England captain for the England test team, test team from 2003 to 2008 ...

(2010/11, 2013/14, 2015, 2017/18 Ashes tours) *

Kevin Pietersen Kevin Peter Pietersen (born 27 June 1980) is a former England international cricketer. He is regarded as one of the greatest England batsmen to have played the game, and renowned for his competitive, and often controversial nature. He was a ri ...

(2016–2018) *

VVS Laxman Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman (; born 1 November 1974) is an Indian former international cricketer and a former cricket commentator and pundit. A right-handed batsman known for his elegant stroke play, Laxman played as a middle-order batsman in ...

(2016) *

Russell Arnold Russel Premakumaran Arnold (; born 25 October 1973), or Russel Arnold, is a former Sri Lankan cricketer of Tamil descent, who played all forms of the game. He played as the finisher role in the Sri Lankan team batting down the order at intern ...

(2017)

Netball

* Clint Stanaway (host, 2017–2021) *

(host, 2021–2021) * Jayne Azzopardi (host, 2018–2021) * Aislin Kriukelis (host, 2018–2021) * Warren Tredrea (host, 2018–2021) * Sue Gaudion (host/commentator, 2016–2021) * Anne Sargeant (commentator, 2016–2021) *

(commentator, 2016–2021) *

Sharelle McMahon Sharelle Jane McMahon (born 12 August 1977) is an Australian former netball player who captained the Australia national netball team. She played in the goal attack and goal shooter positions. Domestic career Born in Bamawm, Victoria, McMahon ...

(commentator, 2016–2021) * Catherine Cox (commentator, 2017–2021) *

Clare McMeniman Clare McMeniman (born 11 July 1985), also known as Clare Ferguson, is a former Australia netball international player. She captained Australia when they won the 2016 Netball Quad Series and the 2016 Constellation Cup. McMeniman was also a m ...

(commentator, 2018–2021) * Julie Snook (courtside reporter, 2017–2021) * Jack Berketa (courtside reporter, 2017–2021) * Paddy Sweeney (courtside reporter, 2017–2021) * Alexis Daish (courtside reporter, 2018–2021) * Carrie-Anne Greenbank (courtside reporter, 2018–2021) * Michael Atkinson (courtside reporter, 2018–2021) * Kim Green (commentator, 2019–2021) * Seb Costello (host/commentator, 2017-2021) *

(host,

2017 Fast5 Netball World Series The 2017 Fast5 Netball World Series was the 8th Fast5 Netball World Series. Australia hosted England, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand and South Africa in a series, played in October 2017, at Melbourne's Hisense Arena. With a team coached by Tracey ...

) * Laura Geitz (expert analysis,

2016 Fast5 Netball World Series The 2016 Fast5 Netball World Series was the 7th Fast5 Netball World Series. Australia hosted England, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand and South Africa in a series, played in October 2016, at Melbourne's Hisense Arena. With a team coached by Kiri Wil ...

) *

Sharni Layton Sharni Norder (née Layton; born 6 January 1988) is a retired Australian sportsperson, known for her top level careers in netball and Australian rules football. Over fifteen years Norder played for six netball clubs in multiple elite competitions ...

(expert analysis,

) * Sylvia Jeffreys (host, 2016–2017) * Tom Mitchell (courtside reporter, 2017) * Christine Ahern (courtside reporter, 2017)

Association Football

* Clint Stanaway (host, 2015–2017) *

Michael Bridges Michael Bridges (born 5 August 1978) is an English professional Manager (association football), football manager and retired former Association football, footballer. As a player, he was a Striker (association football), striker who notably pl ...

(expert analysis, 2015–2017) * David Zdrilic (expert analysis, 2015–2017) *

Harry Kewell Harry Kewell (born 22 September 1978) is an Australian soccer coach, manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League. As a player, Kewell represented Leeds United F.C., Leeds United, Liverpool ...

(expert analysis, 2017) *

Craig Moore Craig Andrew Moore (born 12 December 1975) is an Australian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. His 2006 FIFA World Cup profile describes him as being "tough-tackling and uncompromising but also calm and composed under p ...

(expert analysis, 2017) * Brenton Speed (commentator (via Fox Football, 2015–2017)

Tour Down Under Cycling

* Tim Gilbert (host, 2012–2018) * John Steffensen (co-host, 2016–2018) *

(commentator, 2012–2018) * Paul Sherwen (commentator, 2012–2018) *

Robbie McEwen Robbie McEwen (born 24 June 1972) is an Australian former professional road cyclist. He is a three-time winner of the Tour de France points classification in 2002, 2004 & 2006 and, at the peak of his career, was considered the world's fastest ...

(commentator, 2012–2018)

Rugby union

* Ken Sutcliffe (host) *

(host) *Bill Baxter (host) * Brendan Cannon (expert analysis) * Benn Robinson (expert analysis) *

Phil Waugh Phillip Waugh (born 22 September 1979) is the chief executive of Rugby Australia and a former rugby union footballer who played 136 matches in Super Rugby for the NSW Waratahs, and in 79 Test matches for the Wallabies. His usual position was op ...

(live ground reports & expert analysis) *

Nathan Sharpe Nathan Sharpe (born 26 February 1978) is a retired professional Australian rugby union player. He began his rugby career at the Queensland Reds in 1999 before joining the newly created Western Force in 2006, where he captained the club until hi ...

(live ground reports & expert analysis) * Andrew Swain (Secondary Caller), 2021–present * Sean Maloney (Main Caller), 2021–present * Nick McArdle (Host), 2021–present * Roz Kelly (Host), 2021–present * Tim Horan (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Drew Mitchell (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Andrew Mehrtens (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Allana Ferguson (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Morgan Turinui (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Justin Harrison (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * David Campese (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Michael Cheika (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Sonny Bill Williams (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Sera Naiqama (Expert Analysis), 2021–present * Paddy Sweeney (Sideline), 2021–present * Michael Atkinson (Sideline), 2021–present

National Basketball League

*Bill Baxter (host, 2015–2016) *Brad Rosen (expert analysis, 2015–2016)

Australian Rules Football

AFL AFL may refer to: Education * Angel Foundation for Learning, a Canadian Roman Catholic charity * Ankara Science High School, a high school in Ankara, Turkey, natively referred to as ''Ankara Fen Liesi'' * Assessment for learning Military * ...

(2002–2005) (Friday Night Football – all games and Sunday Football commentator – Victoria Games – 2002–2004) *

(2002–2006) (Friday Night Football – all games and Sunday Football expert commentator – Victoria Games) *

Dermott Brereton Dermott Hugh Brereton (born 19 August 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club, Sydney Swans and Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born to Irish immigrant parents, ...

(2002–2006) Friday Night Football – all games and Sunday Football expert commentator – Interstate Games) *

Dennis Cometti Dennis John Cometti (born 26 March 1949) is an Australian retired sports commentator, player and coach of Australian rules football. In a career spanning 51 years, his smooth voice, dry humour and quick wit became his trademark. Until his retir ...

(2002–2006) (Friday Night Football – all games and Sunday Football commentator – Interstate Games) *

(2002–2006) (Sunday Football commentator – Victoria Games – 2002, 2005–2006 and Interstate Games – 2003–2004, 2006) * Gerard Healy (2002–2003) (Sunday Football expert commentator) * Tony Jones (2002–2006) (Friday Night Football boundary rider, Sunday Football studio host) * Dr. Peter Larkins (2002–2006) (Friday Night Football boundary rider) *

Anthony Mithen Anthony Mithen is a Melbourne-based sports commentator, radio presenter, racehorse owner and breeder. He began his sports journalism career as a cadet at the ''Geelong Advertiser'' in 1990, before moving onto ''The Age'' newspaper in 1994. In 19 ...

, boundary rider (2002–2003) (Sunday Football boundary rider – Interstate Games) * Michael Roberts (2002–2006) (Sunday Football boundary rider – Victoria Games – 2002–2003 and Interstate Games 2004–2006) * Dwayne Russell (2002–2006) (Friday Night Football – 2006 and Sunday Football commentator – Interstate Games) * Brian Taylor (2002–2006) (Sunday Football commentator – Victoria Games)

SANFL The South Australian National Football League, or SANFL ( or ''S-A-N-F-L''), is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the state's sports governing body, governing body for the sport. ...

* Ken Cunningham (Host) * Kym Dillon (Commentator) * Ian Day (Commentator) * Graham Campbbell (Commentator) * Brian Cunningham (Field Commentator)

EJ Whitten Legends Game

(Host/Commentator) *

(Commentator) * Brian Taylor (Commentator) * Billy Brownless (Commentator) * Tony Jones (Field Commentator) *

Shane Crawford Shane Barry Crawford (born 9 September 1974) is a former Australian rules football player, television media personality and author. He played 305 senior games for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). During his A ...

(Field Commentator) *

Peter Helliar Pete Jason Matthew Helliar (born 16 June 1975) is an Australian comedian, actor, television, radio presenter, writer, producer and director. He is best known for his work on television as a former regular co-host of '' The Project'' on Network ...

(Commentator) * Craig Hutchison (Commentator) * Nathan Brown (Field Commentator) * Clint Stanaway (Field Commentator)

The Footy Show panellists

(1994–2005, 2017–2018) (host) *

(1994–2018) (regular) * Trevor Marmalade (1994–2008) (regular) *

(2006–2015) (host) *

(2006–2016) (host) *

(2016–2018) (host) * Craig Hutchison (2007–2011, reporter) (2017, host) *

Neroli Meadows Neroli Meadows is an Australian television presenter, sports journalist and sports commentator. Meadows has been a boundary rider for Triple M's Australian Football League (AFL) coverage and was a presenter and commentator across the Fox Sport ...

(2019) (host) *

Anthony Lehmann Anthony Lehmann (born 20 August 1969), professionally known as Lehmo, is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter. Career Born in Peebinga, South Australia, Lehmann started out working as a chartered accountant before reali ...

(2019) (host) * Damian Barrett (2010–2018) (reporter) * Billy Brownless (2009–2018) (panellist) *

(2009–2019) (panellist) *

Matthew Lloyd Matthew James Lloyd (born 16 April 1978) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A highly decorated full-forward, Lloyd's AFL's honours include ...

(2012–2013) (panellist) * Brendon Fevola (2017–2018) (panellist) * Dane Swan (2017–2018) (panellist) *

Chris Judd Christopher Dylan Judd (born 8 September 1983) is a former professional Australian rules footballer and captain of both the West Coast Eagles and Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is regarded as one of the grea ...

(2018) (panellist) *

Dave Hughes David William Hughes is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter. He is known for his larrikin personality, drawling Australian accent, and deadpan comedic delivery. Hughes has previously been co-host of '' Hughesy & K ...

(2015–2017) (panellist)

'' The Sunday Footy Show'' panellists

Current panelists

* Tony Jones (2006–2008, 2017–present) (host) * Damian Barrett (2010–present) (reporter) * Nathan Brown (2010–present) *

(2012–present) *

Rory Sloane Rory Brandon Sloane (born 17 March 1990) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Sloane is a dual Malcolm Blight Medallist, was selected in the All ...

(2025–present)

Former panelists

(1993–1998) (original host) * Mal Brown (1993–1998) * Doug Hawkins (1994–1997) * Sam Kekovich (1993–1998) *

(1993–1996, 2012) *

Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards (15 March 1923 – 8 May 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played 250 games for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1941 and 1955. He captained the team f ...

(1993–2008) *

Ted Whitten Edward James Whitten Sr. Order of Australia, OAM (27 July 1933 – 17 August 1995) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Footscray Football Club in the Victorian Football League (1897–1989), Victorian Football League (VFL). Bo ...

(1993–1995) * Dr Peter Larkins (1996–2010) * Brian Taylor (1995–2010) *

(2009–2011) * Danny Frawley (2005–2008) *

(1993–2011) *

Simon Madden Simon Madden (born 30 December 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played his entire 19-season career with the Essendon Football Club from 1974 until 1992. Madden is one of the most decorated players in the club's history and wi ...

(1993–1998) *

David Rhys-Jones David Rhys-Jones (born 16 June 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Rhys-Jones's reputation as a footballer is somewhat sullied by ...

(1993–1998) * Nathan Thompson (2009–2011) *

(1999–2005) *

(1993–1998) * Billy Brownless (1998–2021) * Craig Hutchinson (2013–2016) *

Mark Bickley Mark Alan Bickley (born 4 August 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Bickley was a player for the Crows from 1991 until 2003, captaining the team to bo ...

(2003–2007) *

Luke Ball Luke Patrick Ball (born 25 May 1984) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the and football clubs in the Australian Football League. From 2003 to 2009 he played 142 games for the St Kilda Football Club where ...

(2014–2016) *

Kane Cornes Kane Graham Cornes (born 5 January 1983) is a sports journalist, commentator and former Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known primarily as a tagger, Cornes is a four-time John C ...

(2017–2024)

Swimming

* Tony Jones (2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Host) * Mathew Thompson (2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) lead Commentator) *

(2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Expert Commentator) *

Ariarne Titmus Ariarne Elizabeth Titmus (born 7 September 2000) is an Australian Swimming (sport), swimmer. She is the reigning Olympic champion in the women's 400-metre freestyle, having won the event at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics ...

(2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Expert Commentator) *

Seb Costello Sebastian Costello (born 1987 ) is an Australian television and radio journalist. Radio Early radio work Costello began his radio career at Melbourne community radio station SYN (radio station), SYN in 2007 while studying at RMIT University.( ...

(2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Host/Reporter) * James Bracey (2022 FINA Aquatics Championship Host)

Melbourne Cup carnival

(2024, studio commentary) * James Bracey (2024, mounting yards) *

Francesca Cumani Francesca Cumani is a horse racing presenter working for ''ITV Racing'' and ''Nine's Wide World of Sports''. She has previously been part of the coverage of the Melbourne Cup with Seven Network and 10 Sport. Education Cumani was educated at Tu ...

(2024, analysis) *

(2024, jockey interviews)

Awards

Sports coverage and programs made by Nine's Wide World of Sports have been won and been nominated for several awards at the

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AFL AFL may refer to: Education * Angel Foundation for Learning, a Canadian Roman Catholic charity * Ankara Science High School, a high school in Ankara, Turkey, natively referred to as ''Ankara Fen Liesi'' * Assessment for learning Military * ...

SANFL The South Australian National Football League, or SANFL ( or ''S-A-N-F-L''), is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the state's sports governing body, governing body for the sport. ...

EJ Whitten Legends Game

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