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‘No, what are you doing?’: AJ reveals Wayne’s classic... and then touching reaction to history
from FOX SPORTS League
Alex Johnston has opened up on the chaotic moment he made NRL history and both a hilarious and touching reaction from coach Wayne Bennett to his record-breaking try.
‘Let’s move on’: Wayne’s classic press conference after ‘special’ night is everything you’d expect
from FOX SPORTS League
Wayne Bennett didn’t give too much to reporters in a press conference that was everything you would expect from the Rabbitohs head coach after Alex Johnston’s special night.
Fans flood the field after NRL try record broken
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Alex Johnston became the greatest try-scorer in NRL history on Friday, sparking incredible scenes at Allianz Stadium. Christian Nicolussi
NRL 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs score, Alex Johnston try-scoring record, Ken Irvine, team news, highlights
from FOX SPORTS League
Are we about to be treated to rugby league history at Allianz Stadium tonight?
NRL world watching as Alex Johnston on verge of passing all-time try-scoring record
from FOX SPORTS League
South Sydney flyer Alex Johnston is just two tries away from breaking Ken Irvine’s all-time record, with the NRL world waiting to see if he passes the legendary winger on Friday night.
LIVE NRL: Recent record favours Raiders in NZ clash as Warriors aim to back up statement win
from FOX SPORTS League
The Warriors were one of the most impressive teams in Round 1 and they’ll be aiming to replicate that performance against the Raiders.
Live: Warriors host Raiders before AJ goes for try-scoring record
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Raiders travel across to Auckland to face the Warriors before Alex Johnston tries to equal or even break Ken Irvine's try-scoring record against the Roosters. Follow live.
‘Stay alive as long as possible’: Bunnies legend Nathan Merritt reveals devastating diagnosis
from FOX SPORTS League
Former South Sydney winger Nathan Merritt has revealed that he has been diagnosed with two forms of stage 4 cancer.
‘Dropped because of me’: Benji chat that sparked forgotten Tigers recruit’s turnaround
from FOX SPORTS League
Royce Hunt has revealed that a conversation with Benji Marshall proved to be the turning point after a rocky start to his career with the Wests Tigers last season.
‘What the hell is going on?’: Why ‘ruthless’ Ivan wake-up call should have the entire NRL on notice
from FOX SPORTS League
Technically, their season started last week at Suncorp Stadium.