The Brisbane Broncos’ thrilling 29-28 victory over the Canberra Raiders has etched its name into the record books, setting a historic milestone in NRL broadcasting history.
The epic finals clash, packed with drama, intensity, and last-minute heroics, attracted an audience of 767,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NRL finals game in Fox ratings history. The numbers underline just how monumental the contest was, capturing the attention of fans across Australia and beyond.
The match now sits third on the all-time list of most-watched NRL games on Fox Sports, trailing only the high-profile season openers in Las Vegas earlier this year. To rank so close to those groundbreaking international fixtures highlights the scale of interest surrounding this showdown.
Rugby league pundits were quick to hail the spectacle, with one analyst describing it as “a game that had everything — quality, controversy, and a finish that will be remembered for years.” Social media buzzed as fans labelled it “an instant classic,” while many Broncos supporters celebrated what they believe could be a defining moment in their finals campaign.
The Raiders, though heartbroken by the narrow defeat, earned widespread praise for their resilience and fearless attacking style, which pushed Brisbane to the absolute limit.
For the NRL, these numbers serve as a reminder of the competition’s drawing power, especially during the high-stakes finals. As one Fox Sports executive put it: “This proves again that finals footy is unmissable. The appetite for rugby league is only getting bigger.”
With the Broncos marching forward and the Raiders bowing out, the clash will be remembered not just for its result, but for its place in NRL history as a record-setting spectacle.
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