Guide to Streaming NRL Premiership Finals Series 2025: Live Rugby League Broadcasts, TV Schedules, Predictions, Semifinals Matches (Canberra vs Cronulla, Canterbury vs Penrith)
The NRL Finals Series in Australia is reaching its climax, with some exciting matchups on the horizon.
Canterbury, who topped the table early in the season but have since seen their form nosedive, will face the four-time defending champions Penrith Panthers in a semifinal. This encounter promises to be a thrilling clash, as Canterbury seeks to become the first winners from the lower end since they beat New Zealand Warriors 24-8 in last week's elimination final.
The Canberra Raiders, who finished at the top of the ladder standings at the end of the regular season, claiming their first minor premiership title since 1990, will take on the Cronulla Sharks in another semifinal. The Raiders' defense ranks as the sixth-best in the league, a testament to their resilience throughout the season.
The Brisbane Broncos, who finished fourth in the regular season, defeated the Canberra Raiders in their qualifying final. Coach Michael Maguire has been using a meat-and-two-veg tactics that continue to work, with Reece Walsh in great form.
The first qualifying final was won by Brisbane Broncos over Canberra Raiders, while the second qualifying final was won by Melbourne Storm over Canterbury Bulldogs. The Storm, despite losing star halfback Jahrome Hughes to a broken forearm, managed to beat Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and advance to the preliminary finals.
For rugby fans in Australia, every NRL Finals Series game is being broadcast on free-to-air Channel 9 and 9Now. For those who have cut the cord, every game is also live on Foxtel, with Kayo Sports offering a streaming option. For fans outside Australia, a VPN is required to unblock streams from anywhere, including the US, UK, and Australia. In Canada, every NRL Finals Series game can be watched on Sportsnet or Sportsnet Plus streaming service.
The next games in the second week of the NRL Finals Series are the first semifinal between Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks, and the second semifinal between Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers. The coach of the Penrith Panthers in 2025 is Ivan Cleary.
As the NRL Finals Series progresses, the stakes are getting higher, and every game is sure to be a nail-biter. Don't miss out on the action!
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