The Back Page is a sports show brought to you by Fox Sports and Network Ten, with host Tony Squires. He’s joined by regular panelist Candice Warner, as they interview athletes, journalists and even comedians, bringing in a lot of laughs as they wrap up on all the big talking points in sports.
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The Australian show, which first aired back in 1997, features various major Australian sports and international sports, and recaps and previews of sports news from the past week.
It was originally hosted by Mike Gibson and Billy Birmingham. Tony Squires took over the role of host starting in 2013.
From October 7 to November 25, 2017, the show was aired live on free-to-air Channel One, with episodes cut down to a run time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It was then returned to Fox Sports and its traditional night slot on February 27, 2018. It then celebrated its 25th year on air in 2021.
The show currently consists of 27 seasons, with new episodes released weekly every Tuesday from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm AEST on the Fox League channel.
How to watch Back Page free online
Back Page on Fox Sports can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or High Definition TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
You can also watch Back Page live and free with Foxtel Now. Their 10 day free trial offer includes the option to stream TV shows and matches using the Foxtel Go app. Fox Footy comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack after your free trial.
FeaturedHow to stream Back Page for free
You can stream Back Page with a Kayo Sports 7-day free trial offer. With this trial, you will have access to the same live broadcasts as Fox League (Fox Sports), meaning every NRL game from every round (excluding the Grand Final).
Kayo Sports doesn’t come with a lock-in contract or set up fee, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. There are 2 key decisions you need to make when taking up Kayo:
For fans who want to catch up on the action after the final whistle, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20-minute recap after the game is over. Other Kayo NRL features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and Kayo
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and Kayo.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
