{"id":512326,"date":"2026-03-01T18:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512326\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T18:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:49:09","slug":"nitv-revamps-wednesdays-with-nrl-afl-and-bull-riding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512326\/","title":{"rendered":"NITV revamps Wednesdays with NRL, AFL &#8230;and bull riding."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tUS Power Bull Riding is coming to Wednesdays on NITV as part of a new sports night.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>NITV is overhauling its Wednesday nights as a destination for First Nations-led sports coverage and commentary.<\/p>\n<p>NRL show Over The Black Dot will move from Tuesdays to Wednesday evenings from this week.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the schedule is Pro Bull Riding PBR 2026: Unleash The Beast with AFL show Inside the Huddle joining from next week.<\/p>\n<p>PBR 2026: Unleash The Beast <br \/>Wednesday March 4 at 8:30pm on NITV &amp; SBS On Demand<br \/>PBR 2026 \u2013 Unleash The Beast has bucked its way onto NITV, bringing the world\u2019s best riders face-to-face with formidable bulls in iconic American cities as they battle for the championship title. The 2026 season delivers the toughest eight seconds in sport, showcasing elite professional bull riding where every ride counts, and every fall has consequences. Across a gruelling tour, competitors chase vital championship points with their sights set on the ultimate prize \u2014 the PBR World Championship. Explosive, unpredictable and relentlessly intense, Unleash The Beast is a true test of courage, resilience and heart \u2014 where only the best can conquer the beast.<\/p>\n<p>Over The Black Dot<br \/>From Wednesday March 4 at 9:30pm on NITV &amp; SBS On Demand<br \/>As the longest-running Indigenous NRL television program, Over the Black Dot is hosted by former NRL player and proud Anaiwan man Dean Widders. Widders is joined by some of the game\u2019s strongest First Nations voices, including dual International Timana Tahu; Bo de la Cruz, a proud descendant of the Gudjula and Erubian peoples and multi-award-winning touch, rugby union and rugby league player; and former NRL player and Dunghutti man Beau Champion. Now in its 10th season, Over the Black Dot goes beyond the field to explore the powerful intersection of rugby league, culture, and community. Through in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews and robust discussion, the panel and special guests share personal stories and lived experiences that highlight the game\u2019s enduring impact on Indigenous Australia. The series continues to champion Blak excellence across rugby league while tackling the key issues shaping the sport \u2014 on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the Huddle<br \/>From Wednesday March 11 at 10:00pm on NITV &amp; SBS On Demand<br \/>Focused on the world of AFL, Inside the Huddle is a premium AFL program blending sharp football insight with relaxed, and authentic conversation through a culturally informed lens. Spotlighting First Nations players, emerging talent and the broader impact of the game in communities nationwide, each week Inside the Huddle unpacks the latest news and stories from across the league, with a strong focus on celebrating the rich history and ongoing impact of First Nations football. Viewers are welcomed into the inner circle by an expert hosting line-up: three-time premiership Lion Chris Johnson, fan favourite Megan Waters, and a rotating \u201cstar on the rise\u201d co-host. Together, they preview the upcoming round and sit down for in-depth yarns with high-profile guests, exploring personal journeys, cultural heritage, defining moments, mentors, and career highlights.Grounded in sincerity and laid-back discussion, Inside the Huddle is committed to amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices within the AFL and supporting strong pathways for the next generation of talent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"US Power Bull Riding is coming to Wednesdays on NITV as part of a new sports night. 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