Mat Thompson is the voice of rugby league at Channel 9. Growing up in Penrith, Mat's passion for sport him saw him pursue a career in broadcasting. He would eventually take over as Chief Sports Broadcaster at Wide World Of Sports, replacing the legendary Ray Warren. Mat provides some intriguing insights into NRL broadcasting, and lifts the lid on the perceived rivalry between Nine and Fox Sports.

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