Keyword "Wayne Bennett" - List of latest news (222 results)

21/04 ‘Reality check’: Bennett honesty for bad Bunnies

Veteran coach Wayne Bennett gave his South Sydney players a “reality check” in the wake of their horror show effort against the Bulldogs knowing the season could slip away if they can’t turn things around quickly against Melbourne Storm.

21/04 ‘He never did’: Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe’s verdict on Anthony Albanese

A glowing endorsement of Anthony Albanese by Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe has resurfaced, with the actor declaring Australia is “lucky” to have him as prime minister.

18/04 Records tumble in Storm horror show

Melbourne was in cruise control at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night when Ryan Papenhuyzen crossed for its third try in the 20th minute to make it 16-2.

11/04 ‘Don’t give up’: Bennett’s message to Perth fans

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Perth footy fans to not give up hopes of having their own team in the future despite fears the NRL is set to scrap plans of bringing the Bears into the competition in 2027.

08/04 NRL teams: Roosters shake-up as Rabbitohs make big Latrell Mitchell change

Master coach Wayne Bennett has turned to Latrell Mitchell to cover his injury crisis in the halves for South Sydney, while it’s a different story at the Roosters where veteran playmaker Chad Townsend has been axed after five rounds.

05/04 Reynolds blow sours ‘spectacular’ Broncos win

The Broncos thrashed the Tigers 46-24 on Saturday night but it came at a cost with Adam Reynolds suffering a hamstring injury, while Latu Fainu also went down to give Benji Marshall another playmaker headache.

04/04 Bennett’s stunning claim after famous Souths win

Wayne Bennett has coached more than 1000 games of professional rugby league including premierships and famous State of Origin victories, but he rates Friday night’s gutsy comeback against the Roosters as one of the best he’s ever been involved in after his side somehow fought back despite losing three stars to injury.

04/04 Latrell magic helps Bunnies grab huge win

Latrell Mitchell made a key impact on his Rabbitohs return in their 20-14 victory over old rivals the Sydney Roosters on Friday night.

03/04 Chaos in Canberra as NRL miracle blows minds

The Raiders have scored the best try of the season to steal victory from the jaws of defeat against the Sharks in Canberra.

03/04 ‘Direct and forceful’: Raider binned amid NRL crackdown

Hudson Young is the first player to be sin-binned following the NRL’s crackdown on high shots with the Raiders star given his marching orders for a tackle on Cameron McInnes in Canberra’s gusty 24-20 win over Cronulla.

03/04 ‘Finished’: Wayne’s dire warning about future of Origin

Wayne Bennett fears “Origin will be finished” if eligibility rules are changed which could water down the game’s greatest rivalry.

27/03 NRL world up in arms as bunker blunder robs Panthers forward

The Panthers were robbed a try to Moses Leota after a confounding Bunker call cruelled their brave second half comeback against Souths.

27/03 Roosters make telling call on DCE contract pursuit

Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club hasn’t ruled out a play for Daly Cherry-Evans for 2026 and beyond, with teams to start ramping up their interest in the champion playmaker as it becomes clearer what he wants to do next year.

19/03 Brandon Smith makes controversial NRL defection to bitter rivals

Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has officially agreed a two-year deal with the Tri Colours bitter rivals South Sydney from next season.

14/03 ’Favourite team’: Brandon Smith’s telling comments amid imminent Roosters exit

Brandon Smith will have raised eyebrows and the blood pressure of the Sydney Roosters after his gushing comments on a rival club.

10/03 NRL Integrity Unit launches investigation into Roosters billionaires

Celebrity businessman Mark Bouris and Roosters supremo Nick Politis are reportedly under investigation by the NRL over a referee incident in Las Vegas.

09/03 Master coach set to make season-defining call

Master coach Wayne Bennett has made some massive coaching calls throughout his glittering career, and he’s about to make another with all eyes on South Sydney’s team list on Tuesday to see whether high-profile recruit Lewis Dodd is able to force his way into the No.7 jersey.

09/03 Channel 7 declares war on Channel 9 again with NRL move

Channel 7 has reportedly turned its attention towards its own NRL mid-week show as a first step in a potential path towards the NRL broadcast rights.

08/03 ‘That was brutal’: Rift deepens as Bennett refuses handshake

The smirk on Wayne Bennett’s face as he pulled away from the microphone said it all.

07/03 Brutal injury news for luckless star

South Sydney’s gritty win over the Dolphins has been soured by yet another collarbone injury to winger Tyrone Munro who left CommBank Stadium with his right arm in a sling.

04/03 NRL relocates Dolphins vs Rabbitohs round 1 game due to Cyclone Alfred

The NRL has made the decision to relocate Friday night’s round 1 match between the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs to Sydney due to the impact of Cyclone Alred in southeast Queensland.

22/02 Red V ‘bloodbath’ leaves Rabbitohs with big call to make

The Dragons beat the Rabbitohs 46-26 in a seesawing Charity Shield affair, with Sione Finau scoring four tries and Jamie Humphreys impressing in Mudgee.

16/02 NRL investigates Rabbitohs after medical emegency

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are reportedly being scrutinised by the NRL after a suspected paramedic booking error that resulted in their trial against Manly being delayed by 100 minutes.

15/02 Heart attack brings NRL trial game to a standstill

The Manly Sea Eagles have walked away 34-24 winners in their Pre-season Challenge game against the Rabbitohs, but will be sweating on the availability of star prop Taniela Paseka for Round 1.

19/01 Broncos legend Sam Thaiday delivers blunt warning

Brisbane Broncos legend Sam Thaiday has delivered a blunt warning as he prepares to step outside of his comfort zone.

06/01 Twist as $20 million Russell Crowe, Rabbitohs bomb drops

Russell Crowe has responded to reports he is looking to sell his stake as co-owner of the Rabbitohs.

13/12 Latrell Mitchell strips down and drops X-rated Insta post

The wild world of Latrell Mitchell shows no signs of slowing down, judging by a video the South Sydney star has dropped on Instagram.

13/12 Raiders flyer puts pen to paper on multi-year deal

The Canberra Raiders have locked up boom winger and fullback option Xavier Savage with a multi-year contract extension.

09/12 Russell Crowe’s secret Rabbitohs ban comes to light

Russell Crowe has spilled the beans on the Rabbitohs co-owner’s recent move behind the scenes at the NRL club.

06/12 Wayne Bennett’s alpha move to new Rabbitohs recruit is pure savagery

Wayne Bennett might not be super keen to start Lewis Dodd in the halves in Round 1 judging by his first interaction with South Sydney’s new recruit.

04/10 NRL 2024: Eels offered Craig Bellamy $10m contract to coach, Daily Telegraph, Jason Ryles, Melbourne Storm, rugby league news

In a bombshell report ahead of Sunday’s grand final, it has been revealed that the Parramatta Eels offered Craig Bellamy a massive $10 million deal to try and lure him from the Storm.

27/09 Emotional Kevin Walters breaks down in tears, walks out of press conference

Kevin Walters has wiped away tears during an emotional final press conference with the Brisbane Broncos.

27/09 ‘Most unprofessional thing’: Brisbane Broncos torched over sacking detail

The Brisbane Broncos have been torched over damning details that have emerged surrounding Kevin Walters’ brutal sacking.

25/09 Wayne Bennett’s three questions to Graham Arnold sealed Socceroos decision

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has revealed how a conversation with rugby league mastercoach Wayne Bennett convinced him that his time in charge of the national side was over.

24/09 ‘Kept my mouth shut’: Ex-NRL bad boy breaks 25-year silence on infamous poo scandal

Former Maroons fullback Julian O’Neill has finally broken his silence around the infamous poo scandal, 25 years later.

18/09 $600m deal rocks NRL as historic 19th club confirmed

A $600m deal with the federal government has confirmed Papua New Guinea as the NRL’s 19th team.

18/09 Wayne Bennett’s Josh Schuster lifeline confirmed after $1m Manly axing

Wayne Bennett is wasting no time after returning to the South Sydney Rabbitohs with former Manly half Josh Schuster signing for the 2025 season.

16/09 Wayne sprays Souths stars in Day 1 tirade

Incoming coach Wayne Bennett has reportedly handed the Rabbitohs a ruthless reality check, taking aim at the playing squad’s attitude, fitness and work ethic in his first return to the club.

16/09 ‘It’s an OK pass’: NRL weighs in on controversial call

NRL head of football Graham Annesley concedes the broadcast view of Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s controversial no try against Penrith in Friday night’s qualifying final loss came from a ball that was “not clearly a forward pass”.

06/09 Souths declare 2025 will be much better

South Sydney interim coach Ben Hornby is confident his side can bounce back in a big way in 2025 following a disastrous year on and off the field that saw them finish second last after they lost seven-straight games to round out the season.

06/09 Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler’s career in doubt amid forced retirement fears at 25

Queensland Origin prop Thomas Flegler will reportedly undergo nerve-transfer surgery and face a year on the sidelines in a desperate bid to avoid being forced into retirement at the age of 25.

04/09 One thing no one wants to admit about hated NRL detail

COMMENTWould you cope with a try being awarded against your team despite more knock-ons in the lead-up than a round of AFL?

04/09 NRL great James Maloney sacked on eve of finals

Cowboys assistant coach James Maloney has reportedly been sacked after being charged with drink driving on the eve of North Queensland’s finals campaign.

03/09 ‘Complete write off’: Ugly truth laid bare as Kevin Walters’ future in the spotlight

The Brisbane Broncos have been warned to make a decision one way or another on Kevin Walters’ future after the side crashed out of finals contention in a heavy defeat to the Dolphins on Saturday night.

30/06 'Have we overcorrected?': Trent Robinson joins chorus of NRL coaches calling for sin bin overhaul

Trent Robinson joins Wayne Bennett in calling for an overhaul of the NRL's use of the sin bin, claiming the sport must try to keep the integrity of the game.

05/05 ‘Playing all the cards’: Wayne Bennett footage sparks NRL ‘puppeteer’ conspiracy

Expansion teams rarely succeed in Australian sport, but Wayne Bennett has the Dolphins going so well it will seem silly if he leaves the club as planned at the end of the season.

04/05 Bulldogs secure comeback win as fiery NRL game ends with sin bins

The Bulldogs have once again shown they are a new team this season, beating the Tigers 22-14 in a comeback win at Accor Stadium that saw tensions spill over.

02/05 Wayne Bennett’s shock bid for Eels job as Souths make move

The Rabbitohs are set to offer Wayne Bennett a three year deal amid reports the master coach has sounded out the Parramatta Eels about a potential position should Brad Arthur be sacked.

02/05 ‘Destructive attack’: NRL slap Phil Gould with breach notice over ‘stupid’ tirade

The NRL has handed Phil Gould a breach notice and a $20,000 fine after the Canterbury Bulldogs football boss hit out at the sport on Channel 9’s 100% Footy on Monday night.

02/05 New Rabbitohs coach Ben Hornby makes immediate team changes

Interim South Sydney coach Ben Hornby has been asked to deliver “improvement” not a finals berth and has dived straight in making changes to the team picked by sacked coach Jason Demetriou.

01/05 NRL probes Phil Gould over ‘our game is so stupid’ tirade

Phil Gould has reportedly landed in hot water at NRL HQ after launching a furious attack on the game on Channel 9’s 100% Footy on Monday night.

01/05 ‘Should have listened’: Souths’ boss grilled over ‘home truths’ club allegedly ignored

Souths CEO Blake Solly has been grilled over Sam Burgess’ exit from the club and the former assistant’s contention that the player led culture of the club was a disaster in the making.

01/05 ‘I wasn’t ready’: Nicho Hynes comes clean on brutal Origin reality check

Cronulla Sharks star Nicho Hynes has admitted his State of Origin debut dealt him a brutal reality check, admitting: “I wasn’t ready to put on another rep jersey for a while”.

01/05 ‘Yes I’m interested’: Wayne Bennett breaks silence on Souths job

Wayne Bennett has admitted he’s “interested” in making a return to South Sydney after the club’s unceremonious dumping of Jason Demetriou on Tuesday night.

01/05 South Sydney confirm Bennett bombshell after Demetriou axing

South Sydney has confirmed a conversation with master mentor Wayne Bennett will be part of the “exhaustive” process used to find a replacement for coach Jason Demetriou who was sacked on Tuesday.

30/04 South Sydney Rabbitohs sack coach Jason Demetriou

The Rabbitohs have sacked coach Jason Demetriou, drawing a line under a dismal start to South Sydney’s season.

29/04 Premiership winning Roosters veteran to announce early retirement

Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary is set to announce his retirement from the NRL.

28/04 Ricky Stuart vows to right Raiders ship after ‘embarrassing’ defeat

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has vowed to turn around the fortunes of his young side after Canberra were thrashed 40-0 by the Sharks.

14/04 Rabbitohs make brutal call on imperilled coach Jason Demetriou

The Rabbitohs have reportedly made a decision to keep Jason Demetriou on life support for at least a few weeks.

13/04 Eels coach Brad Arthur’s reaction to coach-killer no try call ‘says it all’

Winning without Mitchell Moses had proven to be the Parramatta Eels’ kryptonite in recent times but the side has claimed the massive scalp of the North Queensland Cowboys in a 27-20 win at Commbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

13/04 ‘Disaster waiting to happen’: South Sydney slammed for bold selection

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12/04 Jason Demetriou storms out of presser after 27 seconds as axe looms

Under siege South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has sensationally walked out of what could be his final pre-game media conference answering four questions before storming out after 27 seconds.

12/04 Demetriou storm-off all but confirms Souths exit

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has sensationally walked out of what will likely be his final pre-game media conference, with the besieged boss answering four questions before storming out after 27 seconds.

12/04 Rabbitohs coach Demetriou walks out on press conference as speculation swirls about his future

Jason Demetriou's match-eve press conference lasts less than 30 seconds as his future at South Sydney remains clouded. 

11/04 Newcastle coach blows up over the NRL’s ‘different standards’

Knights coach Adam O’Brien and a chorus of booing Newcastle fans voiced their disdain for a late missed penalty call in Thursday night’s NRL thriller as Gorden Tallis took aim at the Roosters’ slowing-down ruck tactics.

11/04 Kalyn Ponga clearly hampered in Roosters’ upset win

The Roosters have hung on for a hard-fought 22-20 victory over the Knights after a thrilling finish in Newcastle.

11/04 Bennett weighs into NRL ‘tragedy’ at South Sydney

Wayne Bennett has staunchly defended under fire Souths coach and former protege Jason Demetriou while dismissing reports he is set to take over at the Rabbitohs next year.

11/04 Mal Meninga opens up on links with Souths coaching job

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he hasn’t been offered anything official by South Sydney, but is interested in taking over for the rest of the season if he’s approached to coach the NRL side.

11/04 Bennett coy on coaching future rumours

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has warned people “don’t try and predict the future” as rumours continue to swirl that he is in the box seat to replace Jason Demetriou at South Sydney next year.

10/04 Surprise name linked with coaching role at embattled Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have identified Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga as the top priority candidate to be parachuted into Heffron Park once the club parts ways with current coach Jason Demetriou.

09/04 ‘Elephant in the room’: Wild Wayne Bennett twist could reshape NRL

The NRL is bracing for a wild coaching merry-go-round with supercoach Wayne Bennett seemingly holding all the cards.

09/04 ‘Fragile masculinity’: Detail in Reece Walsh photo sparks frenzy

Reece Walsh is proving he is every bit a Gen Z sporting icon as he makes the leap to rugby league superstardom.

09/04 Comment: There’s only one man that can save the Rabbitohs

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08/04 ‘Top down to bottom’: South Sydney blame game explodes

An NRL great believes the power brokers at South Sydney and some key players are just as much to blame for the turmoil and poor on-field performances as coach Jason Demetriou.

08/04 ‘Patience has run out’: JD already ‘done’ as biggest allies bail after weekend horror

Jason Demetriou’s days at South Sydney “are numbered” and short of a miracle turnaround against Cronulla this Saturday, the board will reportedly sack the embattled coach this weekend.

07/04 Souths coach Jason Demetriou on the brink of being sacked

Embattled South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is facing what is almost a win-or-get-sacked game against Cronulla next week as the club’s horror run of form threatens to end his stint.

06/04 ‘We’re not sure’: Sad Wayne Bennett photo says it all amid Dolphins injury disaster

Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins have done it again, retaining their place on top of the NRL ladder despite suffering a devastating injury toll in the side’s 26-16 win over the Wests Tigers on Saturday night.

04/04 Wendell Sailor lifts lid on Dragons’ ‘disgusting’ treatment of son Tristan

Cross-code international Wendell Sailor has savaged his former club St George Illawarra over the club’s treatment of his son Tristan.

04/04 Gus Gould at centre of shock Bulldogs rumour

Paul Kent has lifted the lid on rumours Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has been moving to take over from head coach Cameron Ciraldo.

01/04 ‘Outstanding’: NRL loses it Benji Marshall’s Tigers turnaround

Benji Marshall has been lauded as exactly the right man for the job of turning around the Tigers after he inspired the reigning wooden spooners to back-to-back wins in Round 4.

30/03 Des Hasler launches all-time locker room spray after Titans horror show

Winless Titans coach Des Hasler has delivered an almighty spray in the sheds after his side were thrashed again on Saturday night.

30/03 ‘Bad as it gets’: Hip drop send off debate erupts over ‘god awful’ tackle

The Dolphins have moved to the top of the NRL ladder after heaping the misery on the hapless Gold Coast Titans in a 30-14 win on Saturday night.

28/03 Panthers star’s $500k move to sit down with rival NRL clubs

Panthers flyer Sunia Turuva is set to sit down with rival NRL clubs, placing himself on the open market after negotiations with the Penrith club fell flat.

19/03 ‘Absolute hypocrisy’: Josh Mansour scorches NRL legend Greg Alexander

Retired NRL star Josh Mansour has lashed out over criticism surrounding his explosive claims against Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou.

18/03 ‘Bulls**t’: Retired winger’s damning claim after South Sydney exit

Retired NRL winger Josh Mansour has opened up on his exit from the Rabbitohs and frosty relationship with coach Jason Demetriou, who he claims “didn’t live up to what he was saying.”

18/03 ‘Not good enough for a Dragons jersey’: Coach flags changes as ugly loss proves critics right

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan slammed his side after they were thumped 38-0 by the Dolphins and forecast changes following a dramatic step back from their Round 1 win.

17/03 Real reason behind South Sydney’s crisis brutally exposed

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15/03 Everyone saying same thing about Latrell Mitchell after Broncos ‘horror show’

A morsel of Latrell Mitchell magic only made the night worse for South Sydney fans after watching the Broncos pull away on Thursday night.

14/03 Jason Demetriou slams ‘horror show’ as Souths ‘shoot ourselves in the foot’

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has branded his side’s 28-18 loss to the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night “a horror show”.

12/03 NRL week 2 teams: Benji Marshall drops bombshell, Wayne swings axe

The Benji Marshall era at the Wests Tigers has begun with a bombshell selection in the halves with teen sensation Lachlan Galvin set to start at five-eighth against Canberra, with experienced recruit Aidan Sezer named on the bench.

07/03 Wayne Bennett hits out at ‘drama queens’ as Spencer Leniu pleads guilty in racism storm

NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett has taken aim at questions the sport has a racism issue as Roosters star Spencer Leniu revealed he did call Broncos half Ezra Mam a “monkey” during the Las Vegas season opener.

06/03 Fresh vision shows how Broncos reacted to Leniu amid racism claims

Fresh vision has come to light showing Broncos players Ezra Mam and Billy Walters reacting to an apparent remark made by Roosters prop Spencer Leniu.

05/03 NRL Round 1 teams: Clubs roll the dice with selection gambles galore

There are gambles up and down the team lists for the rest of the opening round with injuries and questions galore ahead of the remaining six games of the NRL season-opener.

27/02 ‘False optimism’: Reason your NRL team is toast in 2024

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22/02 Matt Burton axed from captaincy in massive Bulldogs call

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has made one of the biggest calls of the 2024 season by axing co-captain’s Matt Burton and Reed Mahoney.

21/02 Broncos pull off huge signing coup with Adam Reynolds deal done

Adam Reynolds has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the Broncos through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.

21/02 Wayne Bennett linked to Sydney NRL club

Wayne Bennett is open for business in 2025 once Kristian Woolf takes over as his successor at the Dolphins, so could that see him move to a rival NRL team?

03/02 Jack Wighton rumour heats up as new Blues era begins

The rumours around Jack Wighton returning to the State of Origin arena are heating up with the Rabbitohs star having reportedly “made himself available” for Blues selection.

31/01 ‘It’s extraordinary’: Photo exposes Phil Gould bloodbath

With Monday’s release of disgruntled forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner, the Bulldogs do not have one player from their original top 30 squad from 2021 on this season’s roster.

30/01 Eyebrows raised as NRL legend spotted at rival club

Greg Inglis has been spotted at Wests Tigers headquarters with the club secretly recruiting the legendary fullback.

23/12 Dragons sign ‘key part’ of future plans as coach’s hunt continues

The Dragons have confirmed the extension of Moses Suli, re-signing the exciting centre for an additional three years.

19/12 Transfer surprise as Sharks pip Dragons for Warriors enforcer

The Sharks have secured the prized signature of enforcer Addin Fonua-Blake on a four-year deal from 2025 after his release from the Warriors.

30/11 NRL star’s career on the line over weight issue

Dolphins cult hero Valynce Te Whare’s NRL career is hanging by a thread after being sent to a personal boot camp by super coach Wayne Bennett.

09/11 Advantage Blues as Maroons dealt brutal Origin venue blow

The Blues will have a big advantage in next year’s State of Origin series, with game two locked in for the MCG where they have a dominant record over the Maroons.

19/10 Des Hasler’s shock Manly salary as court battle begins

It’s been revealed two-time premiership winner Des Hasler was one of the lower-paid coaches in the NRL while at the Sea Eagles.

29/09 Reason behind Latrell Mitchell’s Dally M no show uncovered

The NRL’s Dally M Awards saw plenty of big names from around the league elect to stay home and watch on from the couch.

24/09 Huge State of Origin rumour swirling around Gus Gould, Andrew Johns

Andrew Johns’ future with the NSW State of Origin team is suddenly uncertain with rumours the legend could be involved in mass changes to the Blues’ coaching staff.

13/09 Boxing stunned by in ‘one of the best I’ve seen in years’

Vegas Larfield and Albert Nolan — take a bow!

13/09 ‘I have plans’: Peter Sterling rejects NRL’s Clive Churchill medal request

Manly Sea Eagles legend Cliff Lyons is expected to present the Clive Churchill Medal for best player on ground at the NRL Grand Final after Parramatta hero Peter Sterling informed the league he had other plans.

12/09 Bulldogs lose local junior to key rival

The Bulldogs have lost another local junior with talented youngster Paul Alamoti signing a one-year deal with the Panthers who have also picked up Brad Schneider for the next two seasons.

08/09 NRL Finals 2023, Broncos Vs Storm:

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the NRL qualifying final between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm from Suncorp Stadium.

07/09 Shane Flanagan’s bold move could shake up Dragons recruitment

Incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has made a big decision to shake-up the team’s training routine.

05/09 Latrell Mitchell move from fullback slammed as ‘absolute madness’

The debate over Latrell Mitchell’s best position in South Sydney’s line up has continued for another night as the fallout from the Rabbitohs’ capitulation continues.

05/09 Ex-Maroon, premiership winner Brenko Lee’s NRL career is over

The NRL career of former one-game Origin player and premiership winner Brenko Lee appears to be over after he was granted an immediate release from his contract with the Dolphins.

02/09 Wayne Bennett skips press conference after historic Dolphins fixture

Dolphins supercoach Wayne Bennett has skipped out on his final post-game press conference of the year after a historic victory for his expansion side over the Warriors.

25/08 ‘Kicked him in the face’: NRL stunned as wild act goes unpunished

Fans, commentators and even players have been left stunned after Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt escaped any punishment after appearing to kick Dolphins playmaker Sean O’Sullivan in the face.

25/08 Sam Burgess: NRL star’s triumph and turmoil

His time at the Rabbitohs may have come to an abrupt end this week, but don’t for one second think that we’ve had our last ride on the Sam Burgess rollercoaster in Australia.

24/08 ‘Real man’: Bennett launches stirring Burgess defence

Legendary NRL coach Wayne Bennett labelled Sam Burgess a “real man” he wanted at the Dolphins as he launched a strong defence of under-fire Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou.

24/08 ‘Connect the dots’: Tevita Pangai Jr rumour swirls after Bulldogs bombshell

Tevita Pangai Jr has been heavily linked with a move to the Dolphins despite the Bulldogs enforcer dropping a retirement bombshell last week.

23/08 ‘Most of the time, you’re not there’: Murray’s crack at Latrell amid Souths unrest

South Sydney skipper Cam Murray reportedly called out Latrell Mitchell’s work rate at a recent video session amid division which threatens to derail the club on the eve of the finals.

21/08 Furore erupts over controversial Latrell Mitchell video at Luke Combs concert

One of Luke Combs’ biggest hits is “When It Rains It Pours” and it must feel like that for Latrell Mitchell right now.

19/08 ‘Must be a new rule’: Bennett fumes after controversial penalty costs Dolphins victory

Wayne Bennett has been coaching rugby league for almost 50 years and the Dolphins veteran said if the rule that cost his side victory on Saturday night exists - he’s never heard of it.

15/08 ‘Would not shock me’: Conspiracy theory over Tevita Pangai Jr’s sudden NRL retirement

The sudden retirement of Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Junior came as a shock to the NRL world, however one former club great doesn’t think all is as it seems.

12/08 ‘Becoming a joke’: Tigers in meltdown at NRL as Sheens sends warning

Tigers coach Tim Sheens has sent a stern warning to the match review committee after prop Stefano Utoikamanu was placed on report for a raised arm.

08/08 Sam Burgess quits South Sydney for shock head coaching role

Sam Burgess’ Rabbitohs departure has been confirmed, with the former English international taking a head coaching role with the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

07/08 ‘Should have been a try’: NRL admits refs made three huge blunders

The NRL have admitted the Wests Tigers, Dragons and Dolphins all copped either wrong or “very harsh” calls at crucial points in their respective Round 23 losses.

07/08 ‘Bad advertisement for the game’: Wayne Bennett’s ‘rubbish’ post-match act slammed

Veteran rugby league reporter Phil Rothfield has slammed Wayne Bennett’s Round 23 press conference performance, delivering one word answers to a lone journalist in Perth.

05/08 Wayne Bennett post-match press conference is as brutal as it gets

Perth has been given a taste of a Wayne Bennett-special as the Dolphins coach delivered a typically brief press conference after his side’s 30-28 loss to the Newcastle Knights.

02/08 Payne Haas rejects three clubs as Storm enter race to sign NRL’s best prop

The Storm have reportedly entered the race for superstar prop Payne Haas and one big question has emerged — how can they fit him in their salary cap?

26/07 ‘We were used’: Dolphins claim re-writes script on Wayne Bennett

Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has revealed his club was “used” during their disastrous recruitment drive last year.

02/07 ‘Don’t have the right’: Bulldogs tell booing fans to ‘hop off the bus’ after demoliton

A dejected skipper Reed Mahoney and coach Cameron Ciraldo called on Bulldogs fans to stay on the hard road with them or hop off the bus after their 66-0 hammering by the Knights.

02/07 Titans’ Maroons duo are ‘free agents’ in NRL contract bombshell

The Gold Coast Titans will be sweating on the future of its Maroons duo of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and David Fifita after it was revealed the pair had their contracts tied to former coach Justin Holbrook.

02/07 Wayne Bennett delivers ice-cold dig at journo

Want to know the golden rule of a Wayne Bennett press conference?

30/06 ‘That’s not a try’: NRL in disbelief over Bunker ‘howler’

C’mon Bunker, you’ve got to be kidding at this point.

25/06 Storm skipper insults two clubs in awkward hot mic moment

Everyone was thinking it and Storm skipper Christian Welch said it - how on earth did the Knights lose to a Panthers side missing all their best players?

20/06 Shock Wally Lewis call that ruined Queensland legends’ friendship

Thirty-four years and a broken friendship on, Wayne Bennett has admitted he has "no regrets” about the decision that drove a wedge between best mates Wally Lewis and Gene Miles.

09/06 ‘I’m not that type of coach’: Wayne’s blunt response after historic loss

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has refused to entertain the idea of bringing in fresh faces to his injury-ravaged squad following another heavy loss.

09/06 ‘Embarrassing’: Dolphins humiliated by Sea Eagles in utter NRL massacre

Take the Dolphins out of the over — they’re done in 2023.

09/06 Origin mystery deepens after more injuries

A quad injury has forced South Sydney star Cody Walker out of Saturday’s clash with St George-Illawarra, but it may not end his hope of a call-up for NSW.

08/06 Bennett’s dire warning for Blues selectors

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the Blues have “no other option” but to pick veteran Adam Reynolds for game 2 in Brisbane after first-choice halfback Nathan Cleary was ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.

03/06 ‘Outstanding’: Ex-Blues centre Kotoni Staggs tears Sharks apart

After Tom Trbojevic’s underwhelming performance at right centre for NSW, and Kevin Walters’ public praise of Kotoni Staggs, the Broncos’ right centre was outstanding in Brisbane Broncos 20-12 win over Cronulla Sharks at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday night.

03/06 Wayne Bennett can’t help himself with Origin gag despite big loss

It was the battle of the 2023 surprise packets in Auckland but the Warriors have claimed a 30-8 win over the Dolphins on Saturday night.

29/05 Canberra Raiders roasted over Croker milestone call

The Raiders have copped it over a controversial Ricky Stuart decision, while Broncos officials are sharpening their pens to extend one of their best players.

25/05 Wayne Bennett shuts down journo’s question in two words

The Dolphins have pulled off the club’s seventh win of the season, pulling off a scrappy 26-12 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons at club’s traditional home of Kayo Stadium.

24/05 ‘Has he listened?’: Wayne Bennett questions Felise Kaufusi’s approach

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has questioned if enforcer Felise Kaufusi listens to him as he admitted his disappointment over the representative star’s latest suspension.

23/05 Knights confirm major Ponga switch

South Sydney has dropped a selection bombshell, with Campbell Graham named to play just a day after he withdrew from the NSW State of Origin squad due to a sternum injury.

20/05 Craig Bellamy incredible Wayne Bennett record as Storm beat Dolphins

Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins have fallen short of their attempted comeback against the Melbourne Storm, falling to a 24-16 loss and continuing Craig Bellamy’s incredible record against the supercoach.

20/05 Wayne Bennett questions Luai fine as key Dolphin faces nervous Origin wait

Master coach Wayne Bennett has questioned how Jarome Luai escaped suspension for touching an official as Felise Kaufusi faces a nervous wait for an ugly swinging arm.

20/05 Dolphins enforcer’s illegal act sparks fiery NRL scenes

Dolphins second rower Felise Kaufusi faces a nervous wait ahead of the State of Origin series opener after being sent to the sin bin in Saturday night’s game against the Storm.

19/05 NRL urged to launch AFL counter-attack with bold expansion move

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17/05 ‘Never spoken about it’: Latrell reveals all after ‘sour’ Roosters split

Latrell Mitchell is the happiest he’s ever been.

13/05 ‘It’s just cr**’: Ricky launches tirade at NRL over referee drama

Ricky Stuart has launched a stinging attack on the NRL and the referees after his side’s 26-18 victory over the Eels.

10/05 Roosters ‘six figure demand amid potential five-year Jason Ryles Dragons deal

The Roosters are seeking a six figure compensation should assistant Jason Ryles cut short his deal to sign a reported five-year deal to be the Dragons’ next head coach.

06/05 ‘Had nothing at home’: Emotional Dolphins’ rookie speechless over debut as epic Haka steals show

Dolphins’ new cult hero Valynce Te Whare became emotional celebrating his stunning two-try performance on debut with a haka with teammates, friends and family.

06/05 Craig Bellamy’s face says it all in South Sydney’s ruthless Storm beat down

South Sydney have firmed as premiership favourites, claiming a comfortable 28-12 win over the Melbourne Storm at Magic Round.

06/05 ‘Val Meninga’: Dolphins debutant Valynce Te Whare becomes instant cult hero

The NRL has a new cult hero as 108kg centre Valynce Te Whare burst onto the scene with a stunning debut in the Dolphins’ 36-16 thrashing of the Sharks.

05/05 ‘I’ll just have to leave’: Wayne Bennett threatens to leave over milestone

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has threatened to walk out of a press conference ahead of Magic Round as it doubles as his 900th premiership match against the Sharks on Saturday night.

01/05 ‘Nothing we can do’: NRL admits huge referee blunder in Raiders’ golden point win

The NRL has admitted they missed a knock on from backrower Hudson Young in the lead-up to the Raiders’ field goal which secured golden point victory.

29/04 ‘We all love him’: Ricky Stuart breaks down over Jack Wighton’s defection, calls out ‘lies’

A Raiders official has cut Ricky Stuart’s post-match press conference short after the head coach got emotional while dissecting Jack Wighton’s contract decision.

29/04 ‘Didn’t rate him’: Panthers leak reveals shock NRL coaching rift

An unnamed Panthers official reportedly claimed former Penrith coach Anthony Griffin “didn’t rate” Cameron Ciraldo when the latter was Griffin’s assistant coach at the club.

28/04 Jack Wighton breaks silence on ‘bittersweet’ call to sign with Rabbitohs

Raiders star Jack Wighton has opened up on his “bittersweet” decision to sign with the Rabbitohs for next season.

26/04 Jack Wighton’s deal makes a mockery of the salary cap

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23/04 ‘Did he fall asleep?’: Dolphins’ Robert Jennings butchers try with all-time ‘brain fart’

The Dolphins have produced a comeback for the ages to claim a 28-26 win over the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday.

21/04 Tom Burgess backs calls for Rabbitohs to sign Jack Wighton

Tom Burgess says Jack Wighton would suit the Rabbitohs to a tee after getting to know the Raiders five-eighth while the clubs were locked down in Queensland hubs during the 2021 Covid-affected season.

16/04 Embarrassing team sheet bungle sums up sorry Dragons

An embarrassing team sheet blunder summed up the Dragons’ horror season, while Reece Walsh firmed for a Queensland nod as the Broncos bounced back.

14/04 Souths succession planning puts rugby league to shame

COMMENTThe Wayne Bennett to Jason Demetriou transition at the Rabbitohs has been nothing short of an unmitigated success, and it is an affront to rugby league tradition.

14/04 Dolphins left ruing veteran’s ‘stupid’ act amid Rabbitohs onslaught

The Dolphins were left ruing a ‘stupid’ mistake as the Rabbitohs pulled away to a dominant 36-14 victory over their former mentor Wayne Bennett at Suncorp Stadium.

13/04 ‘We done’: Wayne Bennett’s frosty journo exchange

Wayne Bennett wasn’t in the mood for being questioned on Thursday night following his side’s loss.

13/04 ‘Utterly bizarre’: Commentator calls out NRL double standard over try

Jason Demetriou’s South Sydney Rabbitohs have pulled away over his former mentor Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins in a 36-14 win at Suncorp Stadium.

13/04 Fitzy backs Graham to maintain the rage

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon doesn’t think Wade Graham should tone down his aggression as he prepares to return from a four-game ban, but concedes there is a balance when it comes to putting on a big hit and using proper technique.

12/04 Dragons slammed as ‘blatantly obvious’ coaching pick snubbed

The Dragons have been accused of overlooking a prime coaching candidate in Shane Flanagan after it was revealed Maroons coach Billy Slater turned down an approach from the club.

12/04 Raiders’ genius $1.1m salary cap move in Jack Wighton race

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

07/04 One PM Russell Crowe wants to play

Iconic Australian actor Russell Crowe, known for his roles in Oscar-nominated films such as Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and The Insider, has revealed which PM he’d like to bring to the big screen.

01/04 Dolphins’ honeymoon is officially over as biggest issue exposed

The Dolphins started its inaugural season on fire but have dropped two straight matches after being crushed 38-12 by a rampant St George Illawarra Dragons.

01/04 ‘Treated with alarm’: Wayne Bennett swoops as NRL club begins fire sale

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has put the Dragons on notice by declaring his interest in second-rower Jaydn Su’A.

29/03 Six potential NRL landing spots for Wighton after Raiders star’s contract bombshell

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton’s decision to test his value on the open market has opened the door for a number of clubs to make a play for the Origin and Test star.

27/03 As injuries and suspension mount, the real challenge is just beginning for the Dolphins

The Dolphins have taken the NRL by storm in their first four weeks, but after copping some heavy blows in the inaugural Battle of Brisbane, the real challenge is just beginning. 

26/03 ‘He is an inspiration’: Storm identify club legend as next coach

The Storm have revealed their plan to make a play for club legend and Queensland coach Billy Slater to succeed Craig Bellamy.

25/03 Titans wrecking ball David Fifita sends scary warning to NRL

The Cowboys have claimed a second win for the 2023 season with a scrappy 24-12 victory over the Titans in the second Queensland derby of the weekend.

25/03 Calls for Sydney-based club to be axed as Wayne Bennett blasts ‘selfish’ rivals

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has slammed the Sydney-based NRL clubs’ “selfish” attitudes towards expansion, while Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher has called for a New South Wales team to be killed off and relocated to Perth.

25/03 Broncos’ ‘cheeky’ Dolphins sledge after statement win is pure savagery

The Broncos are still rugby league’s kings of Brisbane and they sure are happy about it.

24/03 ‘Our f**king home’: Kotoni Staggs ‘ice cold’ celebration says it all

The Brisbane Broncos have emphatically answered the question that’s been buzzing around all week, claiming a 18-12 win over the Dolphins in the first Battle of Brisbane.

24/03 Dolphins Vs Broncos live

One of the most hyped matches of the season is almost here as the Dolphins and Broncos go head-to-head for the first time in what is being dubbed the “Battle of Brisbane”.

23/03 ‘What don’t you understand?’: Wayne Bennett has NRL wrapped around his little finger

Wayne Bennett has delivered some performances in front of the camera that’d make Clint Eastwood proud, but Thursday morning marked arguably his finest act.

23/03 ‘He hasn’t won - and that’s a winner’s cheque’: NRL great slams Moses over contract stalemate

NRL great Gorden Tallis has declared Eels halfback Mitchell Moses undeserving of the multimillion-dollar payday he’s chasing.

21/03 NRL responds to claim it’s dudding one team with nightmare draw

The NRL has conceded it is “not ideal” for winless Parramatta to have three games in a row against clubs coming off the bye as they try to get their season on track.

20/03 NRL explains Parramatta’s quirky draw

The NRL has conceded it “not ideal” for winless Parramatta to have three games in a row against clubs coming off the bye as they try to get their seaosn on track.

19/03 Tigers crisis deepens as $800k recruit John Bateman falls flat

Find someone who predicted this NRL ladder after three rounds and we’ll find you a liar.

18/03 ‘Expletives thrown towards the trainers’: Kieran Foran explodes at brutal benching

Titans coach Justin Holbrook has explained why he stunningly dragged his big-name signing Kieran Foran just 32 minutes into their 38-34 upset of the Storm on Saturday.

18/03 Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi set to miss Brisbane derby after copping three-match suspension

Dolphins forward Felise Kaufusi is set to miss next weekend’s highly-anticipated Brisbane derby against the Brisbane Broncos after copping a three-match suspension from the NRL match review committee.

17/03 Dolphins beat Knights to close in on expansion team history

The Dolphins are closing in on history after another stunning victory to open up the side’s inaugural season.

16/03 Debate erupts over ‘childish’ Aussie sport tradition

English rugby league star Kyle Amor has slammed the tradition of the club song, calling it “childish”.

14/03 One man to blame for Tigers failure

The Wests Tigers are under the pump already, with coach Tim Sheens questioned for installing a coaching team that has failed to deliver on a promised attacking revolution - and the club’s board being blamed for a “decade of mess”.

12/03 Radical plan for 20-team NRL revolution

The ARL Commission is planning to expand the NRL to a 20-team competition in the biggest shake up since the Super League war of the 1990s.

11/03 ‘Ridiculous’: NRL ‘joke’ slammed as Dolphins make history

Any doubt the Dolphins would struggle in its first season in the NRL have already been put to bed after the club’s stunning 20-14 comeback win over the Canberra Raiders.

11/03 Fans in disbelief after monster Felise Kaufusi hit rocks NRL

The Dolphins have made quite a splash after in the club’s opening two rounds of NRL football after Felise Kaufusi delivered one of the hits of the season on Canberra’s Hudson Young.

11/03 ‘Four QLD teams in the top eight’: NRL great’s bold call for ‘Moneyball’ side

Four Queensland teams in the NRL’s top eight? Tell him he’s dreamin’.

10/03 Wayne Bennett brutally rejected in heavy scenes in Dolphins documentary

The Dolphins’ giant-killing effort to defeat the Sydney Roosters in their first ever NRL match will go down as one of the great stories of the 2023 season.

08/03 Why Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett ‘simply cannot be trusted’

You can find many familiar threads running through Wayne Bennett’s sparkling CV. There’s rampant success, RM Williams dress shirts, and Darius Boyd just to name a few.

07/03 ‘The way to go’: Keary smashes coaches over doctor call

Luke Keary has emphatically backed the NRL’s independent doctor and says it would be foolish to put the onus on players to self-diagnose head knocks after concussion was once again in the spotlight over the weekend.

05/03 Bennett’s frosty exchange with journo in press conference

Master coach Wayne Bennett had a crack at journos, the Broncos and the critics in an epic first Dolphins’ press conference after his side’s upset first up win over the Roosters.

05/03 ‘Extraordinary’ scenes leave NRL stunned

The Dolphins aren’t here to make up the numbers.

04/03 ‘Don’t trust coaches’: Ricky Stuart blasts NRL, RLPA over doctor drama

Ricky Stuart has blasted the NRL and Rugby League Players' Association after his fullback Sebastian Kris was sent for a head injury assessment despite getting treatment on a leg complaint.

02/03 Clip shows Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is not who we think he is

Wayne Bennett we hardly knew ye.

01/03 ‘Still an open wound’: Why Munster and Bennett don’t speak

Storm star Cameron Munster has revealed he does not speak to super-coach Wayne Bennett, and hasn’t since the star five-eighth turned down a monster contract offer from the Dolphins — eventually re-signing with Melbourne on a five-year extension.

01/03 17 NRL clubs wiped out before kick-off

Season 2023 promises to be the most open NRL competition in years, with a litany of contenders vying to be slaughtered by Penrith in the grand final.

28/02 ‘Rub their noses in it’: Wayne Bennett ‘at war’ with Broncos

Wayne Bennett is on a revenge mission to see the Dolphins usurp the Broncos as Brisbane’s number one team after the way the club unceremoniously dumped him after six premiership wins.

27/02 Shamed rugby player axed over graphic sex tape fall-out

Joe Westerman was axed from Castleford Tigers’ rugby squad after being filmed in a shocking Greggs alley romp.

27/02 Roosters worth millions more than salary cap as gulf exposed

The Sydney Roosters’ roster has been valued at $13 million, which is $1.5 million over the salary cap due to their pulling power exposing a gulf with the Dolphins worth over $4 million dollars.

25/02 Shock selections predicted for NRL’s opening round

The NRL kicks off in only eight days and every coach is preparing his starting 17 for the highly-anticipated first round of the season.

24/02 Herbie Farnworth signs for Dolphins from under Broncos nose

Inaugural Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has landed coveted Brisbane Broncos star Herbie Farnworth in a huge coup for the club.

19/02 Serious Dolphins problem Wayne ‘has to fix’ before Round 1

Manly’s Anthony Seibold era has started with a bang as his side won the $100,000 Pre-season Challenge thanks to a second scintillating performance.

14/02 Roosters confirm Keary setback

Luke Keary is set to sit out his second trial in as many weeks after he was left out of a near full-strength Sydney Roosters side to play Manly on Friday night.

14/02 Wayne Bennett hits back at Gorden Tallis over trial match controversy

The long-running feud between Gorden Tallis and supercoach Wayne Bennett has reignited again, with Tallis questioning why Bennett wasn’t in attendance for the Dolphins pre-season opener against the Cowboys over the weekend in Cairns.

05/02 Cameron Munster opens up on stressful negotiations, captaincy plans for 2023

Cameron Munster has described his recent contract negotiations with the Melbourne Storm and Dolphins as “the most stressful time of my life”.

01/02 Panthers lock down premiership star, Josh Reynolds makes the cut

Panthers star Liam Martin has signed a one-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2024.

31/01 ‘It’s going to be a long year’: NRL great’s brutal Dolphins truth

The NRL is almost back and there’s been plenty to talk about this summer ahead of the season opener on March 2.

27/01 Bulldogs’ $500k move for 18yo amid Broncos-Dolphins standoff

The Bulldogs have made another move to build towards the future, signing Karl Oloapu after the promising Brisbane Broncos junior was granted an early release from his contract.

13/01 Every NRL club’s key signing for the 2023 season

There’s only two months to go until the season kicks off and every NRL team has made signings to improve on their 2022 campaign.

09/01 ‘Out of line’: Kevin Walters admits Broncos star’s ‘disappointing’ comments hurt

Under siege Broncos coach Kevin Walters has admitted Selwyn Cobbo’s comments hurt after he became the second player to question his coaching credentials.

09/01 ‘Actually what he thinks’: Selwyn Cobbo’s Kevin Walters backflip called out

Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo’s explanation over comments made about his coach Kevin Walters has been called into question as the NRL club’s latest drama overshadows their 2023 season preparations.

04/01 Wayne Bennett set to nab World Cup star after Broncos exit

Broncos young gun Tesi Niu has been granted an immediate release from the final year of his contract with the Red Hill club.