The NRL season might be over, but Triple M isn’t putting the footy away just yet. Following a huge 2026 NRL season, Triple M is taking its rugby league coverage to the world stage, with the2026 Rugby League World Cup kicking off on Thursday, 15 October.
From the moment Australia takes on New Zealand in the tournament opener, Triple M will bring its trademark commentary, analysis, and personality to the international competition. Coverage will continue through to the women’s and men’s finals on Sunday, 15 November.
In a network-first initiative, fans can pair Triple M’s commentary with Seven’s live vision of the action on 7plus, combining the network’s distinctive call with the live match broadcast for a new way to experience the tournament.
Triple M’s coverage lineup includes Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin, Emma Lawrence, James Graham, Luke Keary, Aaron ‘Woodsy’ Woods, Anthony Maroon, Elliot Lovejoy, Josh Reynolds, and Wade Graham, alongside more of the voices that make Triple M’s rugby league coverage unmissable.
NRL Daily will become Rugby League World Cup Daily for the duration of the tournament, continuing to deliver the latest news, analysis, and talking points. Host Charlie White will also make his commentary debut for an international match.
The World Cup coverage follows a dominant 2026 NRL season for Triple M, with the network finishing as the Number 1 audio broadcaster across the code.* Triple M’s NRL coverage reaches 517,000 listeners each week in Sydney and Brisbane alone, with the network now taking its established rugby league coverage to an international audience.
Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content – Audio, said: “Triple M is not slowing down with the end of the AFL and NRL seasons, with a jam-packed schedule across spring and summer. With Triple M Racing hitting the ground running and now the Rugby League World Cup, we’re our listeners’ one-stop shop for all the action.
“We’re really excited to launch our brand-new streaming proposition for listeners, who can now pair Triple M’s commentary with Seven’s footage of the game on 7plus. This is a great example of the clear synergies between Seven and Triple M, presenting fantastic opportunities for listeners, advertisers, and clients alike.”
Triple M’s coverage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will be available live across the Triple M Network and LiSTNR.
Source: *GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 6, 2026.Sydney – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600.Brisbane – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+. Cume Reach / Market Share %
About Triple M:
For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.
Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.