{"id":405753,"date":"2026-01-11T07:20:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T07:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/405753\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T07:20:20","slug":"matt-white-returns-to-seven-in-major-7-news-and-nrl-presenting-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/405753\/","title":{"rendered":"MATT WHITE returns to Seven in major 7 NEWS and NRL presenting role"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seven has today confirmed the return of respected sports broadcaster Matt White, marking a homecoming of sorts as he rejoins the network in a new role across 7 News Sydney and 7 Sport.<\/p>\n

News of White\u2019s appointment with Seven comes just weeks after the accomplished broadcaster wrapped up his five year stint hosting the mid morning program Mornings with Matty White on SEN 1170 Sydney.<\/p>\n

After a decade as a familiar face at Seven earlier in his career, White will return to the 7 News Sydney sports desk on Sunday, January 18, before shifting focus to the network\u2019s expanded NRL coverage ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

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In his new role, White will front Seven\u2019s NRL coverage nationally across nightly 7 News bulletins, while also contributing to the network\u2019s Rugby League World Cup 2026 coverage and the new NRL Agenda Setters program.<\/p>\n

The move sees White step into Sydney sports presenting duties previously held by Matt Carmichael, whose contract with Seven was not renewed last year<\/a>, and reunites him with 7 News Sydney sports anchor Mel McLaughlin more than a decade after they first worked together.<\/p>\n

\"\"A former Network 10 executive and presenter, Matt White is heading back to Seven (image \u2013 Twitter)<\/p>\n

Speaking about his return, White said returning to Seven at a pivotal time for the network\u2019s Rugby League coverage was a privilege.<\/p>\n

\u201c7NEWS 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seven\u2019s Director of News and Current Affairs Ray Kuka said White\u2019s return would strengthen the network\u2019s sports coverage.<\/p>\n

\u201cMatt\u2019s return to Seven is a homecoming for one of the most respected voices in Australian sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seven\u2019s Director of Network Sport Chris Jones said White\u2019s appointment was a major addition to the network\u2019s NRL coverage.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing 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

White brings more than three decades of experience across television, radio and print, rising to prominence as a founding face of Sports Tonight before later joining Seven, where he hosted Today Tonight and has led coverage of Olympic and Commonwealth Games, major motorsport championships, news bulletins and major live events.<\/p>\n

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Since departing Network 10 in 2020, where he served as Head of Sport before network wide cuts at the start of the pandemic<\/a>, White has remained active in sports broadcasting, hosting the Australian Swimming Trials for Prime Video, featured in Seven\u2019s coverage of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, and motorsport coverage for Stan Sport.<\/p>\n

White\u2019s return marks a full circle moment, rejoining Channel 7 as the newly combined Seven and Southern Cross entity enters a fresh era and as the network prepares for a major 2026 Rugby League year.<\/p>\n

Matt White will return to the 7 News Sydney sports desk next Sunday, January 18.<\/p>\n

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