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NRL clears Wighton but adds to Souths' halves pain

South Sydney's halves crisis has deepened with Jayden Sullivan facing a ban for a forearm to the head, while Jack Wighton has been cleared of a hip-drop.

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Bennett says plan is still for Mitchell to play No.1

Latrell Mitchell will wear No.6 for South Sydney against North Queensland, but Wayne Bennett has declared he is still the Rabbitohs' first-choice fullback.

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Bennett delivers special message to Perth NRL fans

The chances of Perth having its own NRL franchise appear to be getting smaller by the day, but Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett is optimistic a deal can be struck.

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NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.

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Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes

The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.

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Bennett and Amone help Jayden Sullivan shine for Souths

Jayden Sullivan says he owes Wayne Bennett and former teammate Junior Amone for helping rekindle his NRL career at South Sydney.

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'He is him': Walker left in awe of Latrell masterclass

There were no signs of rust for Latrell Mitchell as Cody Walker hailed the South Sydney star's bravery in their 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.

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Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.

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NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore

Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.

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Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match

With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.

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Souths settle on Mitchell's best fit in comeback game

Jye Gray's form at fullback and Alex Johnston's injury have forced Latrell Mitchell to make his NRL comeback at centre.

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Alex Johnston laughs off injury after comeback match

Alex Johnston has suffered damage to his shoulder blade in South Sydney's shock NRL win over Penrith, but the Rabbitohs are confident the injury is not serious.

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Cleary insists no panic from Penrith after Souths loss

Penrith have suffered three straight defeats for the first time since 2019, losing to South Sydney, but coach Ivan Cleary says the real Panthers will emerge.

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Dolphins face historic curse bigger than Wayne Bennett

The Dolphins need to beat Brisbane to prevent a 0-4 start to the year, a predicament that no team has recovered from to win a title in 92 years.

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Souths wants Johnston to stay, break tries record there

Wayne Bennett says South Sydney will open talks with Alex Johnston over a new contract, as the winger resumes his pursuit of Ken Irvine's try-scoring record.

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Bennett wants trade windows, rules out Souths DCE play

Wayne Bennett has described the Daly Cherry-Evans scenario as a "self-destruct button" on the NRL season, as he calls for trade windows to be introduced.

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Rabbitohs fullback spot belongs to Mitchell: Bennett

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell will be their preferred fullback over an in-form Jye Gray when the NRL star proves his fitness.

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Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal

Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.

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Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely

South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.

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Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7

Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be.

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Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons

South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal.

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Bennett confirms he wants Brandon Smith at Rabbitohs

Super coach Wayne Bennett says he'd love to have Brandon Smith at South Sydney, comparing the hooker's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray.

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Chat with Bennett has Koloamatangi fit and firing

South Sydney's Keaon Koloamatangi credits a conversation with Wayne Bennett for helping him become the leanest he's been at any stage of his first-grade career.

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Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone's path

Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf.

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Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse

Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.

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