Matt White joins the Seven News Sydney Sports desk, covering extensive NRL content for the network.
Matt White is back at Seven eleven years after leaving.
He will present for both News and Sport, with analysis on it NRL coverage in national bulletins every evening.
He will also be featured on the Rugby League World Cup 2026 in October and November and will contribute to Seven’s new programme NRL Agenda Setters.
White will also return to the Seven news Sydney Sports Desk reunited with Mel McLaughlin from Sunday 18 January.
“It is a huge privilege to be joining Seven again at such an exciting time for Rugby League. 7NEWS is home to the best newsmakers in the industry and I am truly excited to be part of the future of the network NRL coverage.
‘Jumping into Seven’s Rugby League World Cup The coverage of 2026 later this year is the icing on the cake. I can’t wait to get started and connect passionate football fans with the sharpest insights and stories from across the game.”
Ray Kuka, director of news and current affairs at Seven, said: “Matt’s return to Seven is a homecoming for one of the most respected voices in Australian sport.
“His reputation, knowledge and energy make him the perfect match, while his in-depth knowledge of the NRLcombined with his ability to cut through the noise and explain the game with clarity and authority will strengthen our formidable newsroom. This is a groundbreaking addition for 7NEWS sports and for viewers.”
Seven’s director of Network Sport, Chris Jones, said: “Matt is smart, dynamic and insightful in the way he describes the game. He brings him into the fold 7NEWSus Rugby League World Cup Coverage for 2026 and our broader coverage NRL programming is a huge step for Seven and for fans.
Mel McLaughlin added: “We are so excited to have Matty back in the Sydney newsroom. We go way back and I know how much he absolutely loves it.
“He is a huge asset and we are lucky: he is without a doubt one of the best in the business. We can’t wait for a fantastic year with him as part of our great team.”
White’s broadcasting career includes Olympic And Commonwealth Games, Supercars And Formula 1 championships, Australian Open Tennis, US open Golf, Sports tonight and hosting Today Tonight.
From 2018 to 2020, he became head of sports at Network 10.
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