NITV will continue its broadcast legacy, bringing audiences the 50th Koori Knockout rugby league tournament.
The Koori Knockout is rugby league at its best, now with more than 150 teams across the men’s, women’s and junior tournaments competing for the top prize.
NITV will once again be the official media partner for the event, with 2022 being the return of the largest gatherings of Indigenous peoples in Australia. Like most major events, the rugby league carnival was put on hiatus for two years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to watch —
On TV
On Sunday 2 October, NITV will bring full-day live match coverage of the semi-final clashes.
On Monday 3 October, both NITV and SBS will air full-day live match coverage.
On Digital & Social
The full four days; Friday 30 September — Monday 3 October. NITV Online will stream two days of coverage on Facebook Live () and . Replays will be .
The Koori Knockout 2022 Grand Final will be simulcast on NITV & SBS on Monday 3 October. Source: NITV
The Koori Knockout is as much a celebration of sport as it is a modern-day corroboree centred on family, community and local Aboriginal culture. Source: NITV
Who's hosting —
Hosting from the grounds are seasoned presenters Dan Conifer and Brad Cooke, who will be joined by Djuro Sen on Monday (Grand Finals day).
Also joining the team are former-NRL players Dean Widders, Timana Tahu and Beau Champion, Over the Black Dot panel member Bo de la Cruz, NRLW Newcastle Knights Head Coach Ronald Griffiths and more.
SBS Director of Indigenous Content, Tanya Denning-Orman says she's thrilled that the Koori Knockout is back for the first time in a number of years.
"We are committed to showcasing all tiers of rugby league once again. We are excited to bring our viewers all the action from the 50thKoori Knockout.
“The Knockout is as much a celebration of sport as it is a modern-day corroboree centred on family, community and local Aboriginal culture.”
“The Knockout is as much a celebration of sport as it is a modern-day corroboree centred on family, community and local Aboriginal culture.”
The Koori Knockout 2022, also known as the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, is hosted at Bomaderry Sporting Complex and Rugby Park in Nowra, NSW.
Many Aboriginal NRL players will be lining up to play in this years' tournament at the end of their season. Including Canterbury Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr and St George Illawarra Dragons player Tyrell Fuimaono.
The Koori Knockout is known for an impressive line-up of NRL superstars returning to their community footy roots. Source: NITV
Supporting Coverage —
NITV's flagship News and Current Affairs program The Point will celebrate the long-awaited return of the Koori Knockout and feature interviews with numerous league teams in preparation for the competition. The episode will broadcast on Tuesday 27 September at 7.30pm.
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NITV & SBS are the official media partner of the Koori Knockout. 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the historic Aboriginal rugby league tournament.
