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Live: Tigers running riot in 2026 season opener against Cowboys
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Wests Tigers start their 2026 season against the Cowboys before the Storm take on the Dragons and the Panthers face the Sharks in Bathurst. Follow live.
LIVE NRL: Benji’s Tigers kick off 2026 campaign with clash with reshuffled Cowboys
from FOX SPORTS League
The Wests Tigers host the North Queensland Cowboys in a blockbuster clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Bennett calls fan invasion 'pretty disruptive' after historic moment
from ABC News: Rugby League
A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he has already answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record, and described fans rushing the field as "pretty disruptive".
‘Worth it’: Souths tragic Albanese has no regrets over $5500 fine for storming field for AJ record
from FOX SPORTS League
Anthony Albanese says any possible fine for storming the field to celebrate the Rabbitohs’ Alex Johnston becoming the greatest tryscorer of all time on Friday night was “worth it to be part of history”.
‘Embarrassed’: Robbo lifts lid on Roosters star’s e-bike crash amid ‘busy’ DCE call
from FOX SPORTS League
Roosters coach Trent Robinson was thrilled with how his side bounced back to beat the Rabbitohs, even if they had to do it without centre Billy Smith who he says is feeling “embarrassed” after he missed the game due to a head knock following an e-bike accident.
Alex Johnston's record-breaking try was a moment of pure humanity
from ABC News: Rugby League
After all the speculation, the fans stormed the field in the aftermath of Alex Johnston's record-breaking try and the result was an outpouring of emotion celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
Couldn’t breathe’: Inside the chaos of NRL history … and text message that made it happen
from FOX SPORTS League
It was bedlam on the Allianz Stadium turf following Alex Johnston’s record-breaking try, with 26 Roosters and Rabbitohs players caught up in the mayhem.
‘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