The Sunday Footy Show (rugby league)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports television |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | New South Wales, Queensland, Australia (delayed in AFL states) |
Key people | Emma Lawrence (presenter), Brad Fittler (analyst), Billy Slater (analyst), Allana Ferguson (analyst) |
| Products | Rugby league-related television content |
The Sunday Footy Show is a sports variety program from Australia that centers on professional rugby league in Australia. The current presenter is Emma Lawrence, and the show includes insights from former players and analysts such as Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, and ex-Jillaroos member Allana Ferguson.
History and synopsis
Since its debut in 1993, the program has aired every Sunday between 11am and 1pm, delivering rugby league-related content like previews of upcoming matches and interviews with players. It is broadcast on Channel Nine across New South Wales and Queensland, while viewers in states dominated by AFL receive a delayed version via GEM. Although the South Australian transmission was discontinued in early 2014, it recommenced towards the end of 2015. Before 2013, the show was not available in AFL-prevalent regions.
Past hosts have included Paul Vautin (1993–2004), Peter Sterling (1993–2015), Yvonne Sampson (2016), and James Bracey (2017).
The Sunday Roast
In 2012, The Sunday Footy Show incorporated The Sunday Roast, its former companion program that aired independently from 2005 until 2011, as a segment within the main show.
Current
- Emma Lawrence (2025–present)
- Brad Fittler (2010–present)
- Andrew Johns (2007–2017, 2022–present)
- Billy Slater (2022–present)
Former
- Paul Vautin (1993–2004, lead host)
- Danika Mason (2022–2024, lead host)
- Yvonne Sampson (2016)
- Peter Sterling (1993–2015, lead host 2005–2015)
- Matthew Johns (2003–2009)
- Steve "Blocker" Roach (1993–1998)
- Andrew Voss (1994–2012, host/commentator)
- Paul Harragon (2000–2008)
- Ben Ikin (2006–2009; Qld Cup 2012)
- Wendell Sailor (2009–2010)
- Jason Taylor (2010)
- Laurie Daley (2008)
- Darren Lockyer (2012–2017)
- Wally Lewis (2006–2017)
- Scott Sattler (2014–2017, Qld Cup correspondent)
See also
References
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- 2000s Australian television series
- 2010s Australian television series
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