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Bennett calls fan invasion 'pretty disruptive' after historic moment

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 8:19am AEST

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

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 7:47am AEST

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

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 7:13am AEST

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

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 5:26am AEST

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

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 1:04am AEST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 11:36pm AEST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 11:27pm AEST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 8:22pm AEST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 6:05pm AEST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 5:27pm AEST

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.