NRL recruit branded a ‘$2 million mistake’
The Rabbitohs’ signing of Lewis Dodd has been labelled a “$2 million mistake” as he prepares to start at halfback for the first time.
The Rabbitohs’ signing of Lewis Dodd has been labelled a “$2 million mistake” as he prepares to start at halfback for the first time.
To keep or to ditch in 2026? That is the crucial question NRL clubs are racing to answer. We take a look at some of the players vying for a new deal and to determine if they should be re-signed or let go.
South Sydney’s horror injury toll has been laid bare by one worrying stat, but there could be a silver lining in the coming weeks.
Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has blasted claims coach Wayne Bennett is too old, describing the suggestion as “laughable.”
The Rabbitohs are fighting to avoid the wooden spoon after a horror year of injuries, but senior leaders are adamant that it isn’t Wayne Bennett’s fault.
Manly forward Matt Lodge will be free to play for the Sea Eagles after being cleared over the tackle that sidelined South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith with a knee injury.
Brandon Smith was adamant that Matt Lodge’s tackle was an accident, and the match review committee has given its verdict.
A star Rabbitoh’s long-awaited return from injury lasted less than 40 minutes, with a commentator going postal on a Manly hip-drop tackle.
Alex Johnston has confirmed he’s close to re-signing with the Rabbitohs while welcoming the prospect of a crazy on-field party to celebrate his looming record try haul.
A shattered Kalyn Ponga has undergone surgery on a foot injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season – unless Newcastle make a remarkable late charge and qualify for the finals.
Despite suggestions he would rather move overseas than play against the Raiders, Josh Papalii has refused to rule out signing with a rival NRL club for next season.
Four years after the fact, Lachlan Lewis’ inexplicable brain snap remains one the strangest acts to happen on a rugby league field. Now Rabbitohs star Cody Walker has lifted the lid on the bizarre incident.
Two clear winners emerged from the NRL’s June 30 deadline, while other clubs dug their heels in to keep departing players on their books. See the winners and losers from the transfer window.
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