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Bennett picks Wighton over Dodd as Souths' No.6

Super-coach Wayne Bennett still can't find a place for star half Lewis Dodd in South Sydney's starting side despite the Rabbitohs' massive injury toll.

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Papalii, Shibasaki lift new Maroons like past heroes

Queensland will hope Josh Papalii can provide the 'Allan Langer effect' after being called out of Origin retirement as Gehamat Shibasaki gets a fairytale debut.

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Injured Dolphins ready to rock Wayne's world: Nicholls

The Dolphins have suffered further injury blows but prop Josh Kerr is set to return and veteran forward Mark Nicholls is keen to get one over Wayne Bennett.

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Johnston putting dark days in the past as record looms

A serious injury shook Alex Johnston's faith that he would break the NRL's try-scoring record but the South Sydney winger has begun to believe again.

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Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths

Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.

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Munster matches the King, says coaching great

Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett.

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Souths beast to play days after fracturing eye socket

Keaon Koloamatangi will play for South Sydney only days after fracturing his eye socket, but the news is less rosy for English recruit Lewis Dodd.

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Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos

Brisbane legend Steve Renouf gave a speech to the champion 2006 side about treasuring the legacy of their jerseys and wants the current team to follow suit.

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‘A great privilege’: Mal Meninga locked in as Perth Bears’ inaugural NRL coach

NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a ‘great privilege and responsibility’ to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears

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Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.

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'Crazy' coach axings derailed Broncos: foundation chair

Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta says the firing of Wayne Bennett and Kevin Walters reveal a Broncos administration that has no clue about club culture.

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Reboot of the superboot: How Dolphins saved Isaako

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako's career was on the rocks in 2022 but now he wants an extension to finish his career at the club that gave him a lifeline.

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Johnston close to new deal as NRL try record beckons

Alex Johnston's hopes of breaking Ken Irvine's try-scoring record have been given a significant boost, with talks ramping up on a new deal at South Sydney.

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Bennett 'embarrassed' by NRL contract fiascos

Wayne Bennett says it is imperative the NRL changes its transfer system, with the veteran coach claiming high-profile sagas have stolen away from the game.

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Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near

Latrell Mitchell's availability after State of Origin could loom as crucial in South Sydney's bid to stay in the top eight, against a fully-fit Warriors side.

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Souths beast is NRL's form prop but prefers other role

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.

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Bennett takes Souths into top eight with miracle run

South Sydney have returned to the NRL's top eight with a 22-12 win over Wests Tigers, with their form under Wayne Bennett defying the club's casualty ward.

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Souths wouldn't rush Brandon Smith back from injury

There'll be no pressure on Brandon Smith at South Sydney this year as the hooker prepares for an immediate move from the Sydney Roosters.

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Reynolds insists extension won't break up Broncos gang

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds takes on his old club South Sydney with no regrets or grudges and determined to play on in 2026 at the Broncos.

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Bennett curse rubbished as Dolphins face Sydney bogey

Dolphins prop Felise Kaufusi is set to return from injury against Parramatta as the side aim to fix their dire Sydney record and put to bed a coaching curse.

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Rabbitohs injury crisis deepens with Mamouzelos

There are concerns for South Sydney hooker Peter Mamouzelos after a dislocated elbow was still not back in place well after the side's 30-4 loss to Newcastle.

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Fifita ready to 'rip and tear' for Ipswich in Q Cup

David Fifita will play his first Queensland Cup match since 2018 when he lines up with the Ipswich Jets, and he has taken his axing by Gold Coast on the chin.

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'I'm interested': Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL

Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.

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Waiting for halves chance made me a better man: Dodd

Jack Wighton's calf injury has paved the way for Lewis Dodd to finally earn his start in South Sydney's halves at Magic Round.

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The new contender in race to coach NRL expansion club

Sam Burgess has emerged as a candidate to coach an expansion club, with Wayne Bennett predicting it's a case of when - not if - his mentee will be an NRL coach.

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