Wayne Bennett (rugby league)

His team lifted after he was substituted off immediately, leading 28-0 before withstanding a Titans comeback

Walker currently earns a reported $900,000 a year but has driven his asking price — in a market inflated by the addition expansion clubs Perth and PNG — up beyond the million-dollar mark with two superb performances at the Maroons scrumbase

Kieran Foran has officially been appointed head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles on a three-year deal

Former All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara suffered a similar injury at the end of 2022, but when he returned he looked as if he had actually added half of acceleration

Adam Elliott sparks fears as he heads to the Rabbitohs sheds with a knee injury

The former Queensland State of Origin representative had not featured for Souths this season due to a serious shoulder injury

Latrell Mitchell’s hopes of inspiring a State of Origin boilover have received a dagger blow, with the New South Wales strike weapon leaving the field in pain late in the Rabbitohs’ 32-10 Magic Round defeat to the Dolphins

Luai’s decision to join the Chiefs on a three-year, tax-free $1.2 million-a-season contract when they enter the competition in 2028 has rocked the code, leaving clubs waiting for the next domino to fall

Billy Slater will pick his first Maroons’ team in six weeks, around the same time Walsh is expected to return

Alex Johnston has created rugby league history — and despite South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett and the NRL’s wishes, thousands of fans stormed the pitch to celebrate

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett had the look of a man who knew exactly where the conversation was heading

Lockyer and his business partner, Grant Wechsel, are having to do this the long-winded way