In a time when most of the world’s biggest sporting leagues and competitions have called a time out on their seasons, Nine’s Wide World of Sports will bring fans some unforgettable moments from the worlds of rugby league and tennis with two new programs.
Beginning this Friday night, April 3rd at 7:30pm AEDT, The Greatest NRL Grand Finals debuts on Nine for viewers in Sydney and Brisbane, available to watch later on 9Now for all viewers. Each week hosted by James Bracey, Nine’s panel of NRL experts including Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Phil Gould will break down the greatest moments from NRL history which have become legend, along with the greatest matches, the greatest tries, and the greatest Grand Final pre-game entertainment – plus the moments which didn’t quite go to plan!
They will be joined each week by players and celebrity fans who will re-live their favourite Grand Final memories, along with other members of Nine’s unrivalled commentary team, including ‘The Voice of Rugby League’ Ray Warren, Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin and Peter ‘Sterlo’ Sterling. They will all be at their entertaining best as they uncover the stories behind the stories, the hits and misses of NRL in the 80s, and much, much more.
Viewers at home will also be able to weigh in and have their say on social media to share their thoughts and greatest memories.
The Greatest continues at 3:30pm AEDT every Saturday afternoon with The Greatest Australian Open Matches, airing nationally on Nine, as former tennis stars and members of Nine’s tennis commentary team Todd Woodbridge and Sam Groth analyse some of the most memorable Australian Open matches in the history of our grand slam.
From every gruelling rally, to every lightning ace and passionate point, the duo will pull apart the greatest moments of some of the best tennis players in the world.
This week – the tightly-fought struggle between Aussie star Nick Kyrgios and Russian Karen Khachanov which ended in the tightest of margins from this year’s Australian Open, and the gripping 2005 women’s semi-final between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova which went on to become an instant classic.