The Seven Network has announced the homecoming of Matt White, one of Australia\u2019s most respected broadcasters, in a new cross-platform role.<\/p>\n
After a decade as a familiar face on Seven, White returns to the network ahead of a blockbuster 2026 sport line-up to take on a key presenting role with 7NEWS Sydney and 7SPORT.<\/p>\n
White will front Seven\u2019s expanded NRL coverage in 2026, serving as a key 7NEWS sport presenter delivering authoritative analysis on the latest NRL news across bulletins nationwide each night.<\/p>\n
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n He will also join Seven\u2019s exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated Rugby League World Cup 2026 in October and November<\/a> and will contribute to Seven\u2019s new program NRL Agenda Setters, connecting fans with the biggest breaking news stories and best analysis impacting the game.<\/p>\n White will return to the 7NEWS Sydney Sports desk on Sunday, January 18 before focusing on the 2026 NRL season start.<\/p>\n White\u2019s return also reunites him with 7NEWS Sydney\u2019s sports anchor Mel McLaughlin, after the pair first worked together more than a decade ago, creating a formidable sports presence in Sydney and bringing together two of the leading authorities in Australian sports broadcasting.<\/p>\n White said: \u201cIt\u2019s a huge privilege to be re-joining Seven at such an exciting time for Rugby League. 7NEWS is home to the best newsmakers in the business and I\u2019m genuinely pumped to be part of what\u2019s next for the network\u2019s NRL coverage.<\/p>\n \u201cJumping into Seven\u2019s Rugby League World Cup 2026 coverage later this year is the icing on the cake. I can\u2019t wait to get started and connect passionate footy fans with the sharpest insights and stories from across the game.\u201d<\/p>\n Seven\u2019s Director of News and Current Affairs, Ray Kuka, said: \u201cMatt\u2019s 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 fit, while his deep understanding of the NRL, combined with his ability to cut through the noise and explain the game with clarity and authority, will strengthen our formidable newsroom. This is a game-changing addition for 7NEWS sport and for viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n Seven\u2019s Director of Network Sport, Chris Jones, said: \u201cMatt is smart, dynamic and insightful in the way he covers the game. Bringing him into the fold across 7NEWS, our Rugby League World Cup 2026 coverage and our wider NRL programming is a huge coup for Seven and for fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Mel McLaughlin added: \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to have Matty back in the Sydney newsroom. We go way back, and I know how much he absolutely loves it.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a huge asset and we\u2019re lucky \u2014 easily one of the best in the business, can\u2019t wait for a massive year with him as part of our awesome team.\u201d<\/p>\n White is one of Australia\u2019s most accomplished and versatile broadcasters, with a career spanning more than three decades across television, radio and print.<\/p>\n He has hosted and commentated on some of the world\u2019s biggest sporting and news events, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Supercars and Formula 1 championships, Australian Open Tennis, US Open Golf and major motorsport series.<\/p>\n White is widely recognised as a founding face of Sports Tonight and has held senior management roles in Australian television, including Head of Sport at Network Ten.<\/p>\n Beginning his career at The Manly Daily before moving into radio and then television, White went on to spend a decade at Seven, where he became a familiar face to Australian audiences.<\/p>\n During this time, he anchored coverage of the Athens, Torino and Beijing Olympic Games, hosted Today Tonight and fronted Seven\u2019s award-winning motorsport broadcasts. He also led major live events such as The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018Proud\u2019 Jess Hull leads Australia to stunning gold medal<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n