GOOD FRIDAY NRL DOUBLE-HEADER

BULLDOGS VS RABBITOHS & BRONCOS VS TITANS LIVE AND FREE ON IMPARJA

Viewers are set for an epic Easter weekend of NRL action, starting when Nine’s Wide World of Sports gives the faithful a blockbuster Good Friday double- header.

At 3.30pm AEST tomorrow, Imparja presents LIVE and FREE, across the nation, the Bulldogs- Rabbitohs clash at ANZ Stadium – their traditional Easter showdown.

This is a game for both clubs to confirm their premiership credentials after an up-and-down start to the season.

Nine’s NRL expert says: “I look forward to this game every year because it is always a pretty spiteful clash. I think it has a lot to do with English internationals James Graham of the Bulldogs and of the Rabbitohs going up against each other. For some reason it brings out the best in them.

“Two years ago this game boiled over and it wouldn’t surprise me if it happens again. The Doggies have had a resurrection of their own in the last two weeks and shifted to fullback, which I think is a good move by coach Des Hasler.”

Fittler’s player to watch is Cody Walker: “He’s been doing it all, setting up tries and scoring tries. He has stepped up since suffered a long-term knee injury in round one and he has really impressed me, so expect more of the same on Good Friday.”

After the full time whistle in , Imparja will take viewers to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the local derby between the Broncos and Titans from 7.30pm AEST.

The Broncos took the shackles off their attack last week and will be out to keep it going against the Titans, who field a big forward pack and the creative halves combination of Ash Taylor and Kane Elgey.

The Broncos have proven they have a strong defensive line. The Titans will need patience if they’re to crack it, while staying wary of dangermen James Roberts, Anthony Milford and , who can all cause headaches for the visitors.

On Sunday Afternoon Football, the Sharks, the defending premiers, make the trip to Pepper Stadium to tame the youthful exuberance of the Panthers.

The Sharks showed they still have what it takes with a gritty away win against the Storm last week, but will face a Panthers side who can pile on the points in an instant and were tipped as early favourites to take the Sharks’ premiership crown this season.

Captain returns to the delight of fans and will need a big game against a Sharks outfit with representative stars including James Maloney, Jack Bird and .

Broadcast Times

Friday, April 14 Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs

3.30pm LIVE on Imparja

Broncos vs Titans

7.30pm LIVE on Imparja

Sunday, April 16 Panthers vs Sharks

3.30pm LIVE on Imparja

RUGBY LEAGUE ACTION THIS WEEK ON IMPARJA

 THE NRL FOOTY SHOW – Tonight, Thursday, April 13 at 8.30pm AEST LIVE.

Fatty Vautin, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman return at the special time of 8.30.

Brad Fittler and join the show LIVE. See what Beau gets up too when he pays Vin Diesel and Charlize Theron a visit ahead of The Fate of the Furious, and prepare to fall in love with a 12-year-old boy who has devoted his life to learning the history of our great game.

Available LIVE in every city across the country on 9NOW

 SPORTS SUNDAY – Sunday, April 16, at 10.00am AEST, on Imparja. Frank and open debate on all the big issues in the week of sport. This week Adam MacDougall and Candice Warner join the show alongside Peter FitzSimons, Neil Breen and Emma Freedman.

 THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 16, at 11.00am AEST, on Imparja. Our experts dissect all the action so far in round seven, with special guests and Allana Ferguson joining and James Bracey.

**Check local guides for details. Times will differ.

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