NRL is easily one of the most-watched sports in Australia going out on both free to air and Pay TV providers. Even though there are select games that are available to stream on free to air, real fans need to know how to access games as and when they please on the move. Here we are going to look at how to do just that so that you can watch all the most important NRL matches throughout the season.
How to stream NRL Free
There are a number of ways to watch NRL live, free and on-demand in Australia including Foxtel and 9Now. If you are wondering how to watch NRL without Foxtel or 9Now, Kayo Sports is one of the most popular and practical options. Discover more about free NRL streaming options below so that you can get the most out of the new season.
Watch NRL matches live and free with Kayo streaming
Kayo has become the go-to sports streaming provider for fans of NRL thanks to their 7-day free trial offer and cancel any time contracts. With Kayo Sports you can live stream all NRL matches from every round of the NRL Telstra Premiership season live and on demand (download matches excluded) (Grand Final replays only). The Kayo NRL option gives you all the same NRL broadcasts as Fox League.
Once your free trial is over, the next decision you need to make is whether you want the Kayo Basic vs Kayo Premium plan. For those who would like to stream on three devices, simply choose the Premium Plan for $35 per month. This will depend on what your budget is – here’s a user friendly guide on how much Kayo Sports can cost.
Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time. Want to watch on a mobile device? No problem, simply download Kayo’s official app from Google Play or the App Store.
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Watch every game from every round of the NRL season + International Tests with a monthly no contract plan.
Watch NRL matches live and free online with Foxtel Now
Fox League can be accessed via Foxtel (Fox Sports) and Foxtel Now, and in addition to every NRL game shown live in every round until the Grand Final, it has some great rugby content. Among the most popular programs on Fox League each week of the season include the NRL 360 show, the Matty Johns show, and the NRL Tonight.
To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. You can also stream Foxtel content with the Foxtel Go app.
You also have the option to watch every live stream free with a Foxtel Now 10 day free trial (which includes Fox Sports live channels). This subscription option allows you to watch NRL free using the Foxtel Go app. Fox League comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after your free trial.
The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract and include every game from every round of the NRL Premiership live and on demand.
Watch NRL matches on Telstra
The Telstra NRL Live pass was a very popular subscription service to stream Nation Rugby League live matches and was the NRL’s official app. Now Live pass is exclusive to online replays but is still available to Telstra customers.
With Kayo from Telstra, you can enjoy three plans (One, Basic, and Premium) and this is exclusive to Telstra customers with eligible mobile and broadband plans and is part of a 12-month contract. Telstra may no longer offer the NRL Live pass option to watch any NRL match live, but have come up with this money-saving Kayo offer to keep users happy!
Channel 9 NRL live streaming
FeaturedSelected matches across the league season, including the Grand Final and State Of Origin games, are available to watch on free to air via Nine and 9Now. NRL free to air coverage is a great option if you are a neutral fan, but not ideal if you want to watch every NRL game from every round. Channel 9 shows Thursday and Friday night games as well as further match Sunday. One Saturday game per weekend is available on Nine during the last five round of the regular season.
What night is the NRL on TV?
If you are wondering which streaming service allows you to watch NRL live and free, simply check out this table. Every NRL game is available to stream with Fox League (Foxtel and Kayo), whilst limited games are available via Channel 9 and 9Now.
| Day / Game | Channel |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night Game | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Friday Evening Game | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Friday Night Game | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Afternoon Game | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Evening Game | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Saturday Night Game | Foxtel/Kayo |
| Sunday Game 1 | Nine/Foxtel/Kayo |
| Sunday Game 2 | Foxtel/Kayo |
How to watch NRL replays on demand
All NRL full match replays and highlights can be viewed on Foxtel and Kayo. There are even multiple ways in which you can stream every match at a more appropriate time. With Kayo replays you get the added bonus of Kayo Minis, which are condensed bite-sized versions of every match that you can enjoy when you get back from work, or during your daily commute.
Rugby League highlights from State Of Origin games are also available to watch immediately after the final whistle with Foxtel and Kayo.
You can also watch NRL replays on demand with Live Pass and 9Now, with the latter limited to the games that go out on free to air.
NRL Shows to Watch After NRL Games
Catch up on your favourite players, teams, and get into in-depth discussions of recent games with these NRL shows:
Watch NRL overseas
If you live, work or are simply travelling outside Australia, the Watch NRL app is made for you. The streaming service from Fox Sports allows league fans outside Australia to watch every minute of every game live and on demand, overseas, as well as providing access to all of the most important NRL shows and post-match analysis.
All coverage comes from Fox League. The service can be paid for either weekly, monthly or annually for NRL viewing overseas. If you only need access during the Finals Series, the finals series pass is a great value option. The three main subscription options are $20/weekly, $39/monthly or $199/annual.
Streaming devices for watching NRL
Looking for a great way to stream NRL at home or on the move? These sports streaming devices are perfect for just that, allowing you to stream all the action in High definition.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Hubbl: Yes – available on both the small device and Hubbl Glass
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Who won the 2022 NRL championship title?
The Penrith Panthers have won back-to-back NRL premierships after defeating the Parramatta Eels 28-12 at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o, and Scott Sorensen scored tries to put the minor premiers up 18-0 at halftime.
Penrith’s supremacy was highlighted by a disputed To’o four-pointer early in the second half, with Charlie Staines also crossing. For the second time in their existence, the Eels were kept scoreless in a grand final, but a Clint Gutherson try with three minutes remaining restored some dignity.
Jake Arthur then collected a Will Penisini kick to score the Eels’ second goal in as many minutes, giving them consolation knowing they went down fighting in front of 82,415 people.
