The South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights will open the NRL finals with a knockout clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday evening. This is your guide to live streaming the match online, or watching it on TV.
Kick-off in the NRL's second elimination final (which is played first), is set for 7:50pm (AEST) on Friday, September 11.
The Rabbitohs, who finished sixth in the regular season, come into the finals in good form having won four of their last five, and enter as heavy favourites against the Knights.
Newcastle, understrength with key injuries and suspensions, have lost their last two games on the hop, although have overachieved all season under the coaching of Justin Holbrook, who has taken the club from the wooden spoon to the top eight in 12 months.
How to watch South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights on TV
As has been the case in recent seasons, there will be two ways to watch this elimination final on TV, through both of the NRL's broadcast partners.
Fox Sports will commence their coverage on Fox League at 7pm (AEST), while Channel Nine will do the same.
The Fox Sports coverage is only available on Pay TV with a Foxtel subscription, while the Channel Nine coverage is available on free to air TV at Channel 90 in high definition, 91 in standard definition.
How to live stream South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights online
The match will also be available to live stream through both services provided by the two TV networks.
To watch the live stream on Fox Sports' coverage, you'll need to use Kayo Sports with a valid subscription, which starts at $30 per month.
To watch the Channel Nine coverage, you'll need to use 9Now, which is free to sign up for with a valid email address.
Key game information: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights, NRL qualifying final
Kick-off: Friday, Septmeber 11, 7:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
TV: Live, Channel 9, Fox Sports
Online: Live, Kayo Sports, 9 Now
Betting: Rabbitohs $1.40, Knights $2.99
Referee: Ashley Klein
Squads
South Sydney Rabbitohs
1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jye Gray 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Jamie Humphreys 18. Adam Elliott 19. Latrell Siegwalt 21. Talanoa Penitani
Newcastle Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Cody Hopwood 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Lachlan Crouch 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Thomas Cant 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Toby Winter 20. Kyle McCarthy
