FOX FOOTY TO BROADCAST HISTORIC AFLW AUSTRALIA v IRELAND CLASH FREE ON KAYO FREEBIES
HISTORY WILL BE MADE THIS SATURDAY AS FOX FOOTY LAUNCHES ITS 2026 AFLW COVERAGE WITH THE FIRST-EVER AFLW REPRESENTATIVE MATCH BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND IRELAND
LIVE AND FREE ON KAYO FREEBIES
LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE TO FOX FOOTY, AVAILABLE ON KAYO SPORTS
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HEAR FROM THE PLAYERS AHEAD OF THE MATCH
Fans across Australia can watch every moment of the landmark AFLW Australia v Ireland international game LIVE and FREE on Saturday, 1 August, with the history-making match available to everyone on Kayo Freebies through Kayo SPORTS from 3:45pm AEST.
As excitement builds around the sold-out event, Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS are ensuring every fan can be part of the occasion by making the historic match free to watch nationwide.
The coverage will feature Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS’ expert commentary team on the ground, led by play-by-play callers Kelli Underwood and Jess Webster, alongside expert commentators Lauren Arnell and Chyloe Kurdas, with Lauren Wood and Taylor Smith reporting from the boundary.
General Manager – Fox Footy, Michael Neill said:
"This is a landmark moment for the AFLW and we're thrilled to be bringing it to fans live on Kayo SPORTS.
"Representative football in any code has always captured the imagination, and this is a chance to celebrate just how far the women's game has come while showcasing the incredible talent playing at the elite level.”
AFLW AUSTRALIA v IRELAND
Saturday, 1 August
North Sydney Oval
From 3:45pm AEST
Live and free on Kayo Freebies.
Exclusive to Fox Footy, available on Kayo SPORTS.
Fox Footy’s commentary team
Play-by-play: Kelli Underwood and Jess Webster
Expert commentators: Lauren Arnell and Chyloe Kurdas
Boundary: Lauren Wood and Taylor Smith
Bios
Kelli Underwood
Kelli Underwood is one of Australia's most experienced sports broadcasters, becoming the first woman to call an AFL premiership match on television in 2009. A cornerstone of Fox Footy's commentary team, she is known for her play-by-play calling across both the AFL and AFLW, helping pave the way for the next generation of women in sports broadcasting.
Jess Webster
Jess Webster is one of the brightest emerging voices in AFL broadcasting, making her Fox Footy television commentary debut in 2026. Having established herself through radio and Fox Footy's AFLW coverage, she has earned a reputation as a sharp, knowledgeable and confident caller, with her move into television commentary marking an important milestone for both her career and the future of women in AFL broadcasting.
Lauren Wood
Lauren Wood is one of Australia's leading AFL journalists and broadcasters, recognised for her insightful reporting and strong connections across the game. A key member of Fox Footy's on-air team, she brings breaking news, analysis and feature storytelling to audiences throughout the AFL and AFLW seasons.
Lauren Arnell
Lauren Arnell is one of the AFLW's most respected figures, captaining Carlton in the league's inaugural season before winning a premiership with Brisbane in 2021. She later became Port Adelaide's inaugural AFLW senior coach, leading the club from its entry into the competition in 2022 through to the end of the 2025 season, cementing her reputation as a leader both on and off the field.
Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith brings current AFLW playing insight and elite-level experience to Fox Footy's commentary team. A two-time premiership player, All Australian and the AFLW's 2024 leading goalkicker, the Sydney Swans forward offers expert analysis shaped by her experience at the highest level of the women's game.
Chyloe Kurdas
Chyloe Kurdas is a pioneer of women's football whose leadership and advocacy played a significant role in the establishment of the AFLW competition. A passionate champion for the growth of the women's game, she has helped shape the pathway for generations of female footballers and remains an influential figure in the sport's continued evolution.
Where to watch
LIVE and FREE on Kayo Freebies
Live and exclusive on Fox Footy, available on Kayo SPORTS.
Fox Footy and Kayo SPORTS’ comprehensive AFLW coverage continues the following weekend with the opening round of the 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership season, with every game, every final and the Grand Final live on Fox Footy, available on Kayo SPORTS.