The Latest Breaking News from Johnathan Thurston

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.

AAP · Sep 26

'Embarrassing': Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker

Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has dissected the shocking 82 points conceded against Sydney Roosters and identified long-standing defensive issues.

AAP · Jul 31

'I hate the Broncos': Cowboys set stage for rumble

North Queensland head honchos Todd Payten and Tom Dearden have set the scene for another classic showdown against Brisbane with so much on the line.

AAP · Jul 19

'I'm really just hoping the story uplifts and inspires': The Long Run is TV at its best

Inspirational TV done right.

The Canberra Times · Jun 26

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

AAP · Oct 3, 2025

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list

Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.

AAP · May 26, 2025

Why NSW gambling on a pair of sevens is such a big call

NSW's step into the unknown with Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses isn't without precedent, as former Origin halves explain what it's like when No.7s partner up.

AAP · May 25, 2025

How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

AAP · May 22, 2025