Contrasting fortunes for State of Origin stars as Rabbitohs axe Damien Cook and Broncos set to deploy Reece Walsh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Contrasting fortunes for State of Origin stars as Rabbitohs axe Damien Cook and Broncos set to deploy Reece Walsh

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In short: The Rabbitohs have axed State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as coach Jason Demetriou fights to save his job. The Rabbitohs have axed State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as coach Jason Demetriou fights to save his job. State of Origin stars Damien Cook and Reece Walsh have had contrasting fortunes ahead of Round 6, with the NSW hooker axed and the Maroons fullback set to make a shock early return from a facial fracture. The 32-year-old's shock omission was a major talking point when this week's teams were announced on Tuesday, with Parramatta axing prolific winger Maika Sivo and Canterbury deploying Stephen Crichton at fullback for the first time.

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Wayne Bennett confirms desire to have Brandon Smith join South Sydney Rabbitohs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Wayne Bennett confirms desire to have Brandon Smith join South Sydney Rabbitohs

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All is forgiven as Wayne Bennett accelerates his pursuit of out-of-favour Sydney Roosters star Brandon Smith. Glowingly comparing Smith's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray, Bennett confirmed his plan to lure the classy hooker to South Sydney on Friday. "Well, I wanted him at the Dolphins and nothing's changed," Bennett said. Asked if he was hoping the Rabbitohs …

South Sydney Rabbitohs defend decision to sack Jason Demetriou as NRL coach
11 months ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs defend decision to sack Jason Demetriou as NRL coach

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In short: South Sydney sacked Jason Demetriou as head coach on Tuesday night South Sydney sacked Jason Demetriou as head coach on Tuesday night Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly backed the club's decision following its poor start to the season What's next? Wayne Bennett has been linked with a return to the Rabbitohs as head coach South Sydney chief executive Blake …

South Sydney Rabbitohs sack coach Jason Demetriou after dismal start to season
11 months ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs sack coach Jason Demetriou after dismal start to season

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In short: Jason Demetriou has been sacked as Rabbitohs coach after the team won just one of its first seven games this season. Jason Demetriou has been sacked as Rabbitohs coach after the team won just one of its first seven games this season. South Sydney have sacked coach Jason Demetriou following the club's dismal start to the 2024 NRL …

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou searching for answers after 48-6 NRL thrashing against Roosters
1 year ago

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou searching for answers after 48-6 NRL thrashing against Roosters

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In short: The Rabbitohs' poor start to the season continued with a 48-6 defeat to the Roosters. Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says his side needs to put in more effort if they are to turn their season around. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs' 48-6 loss to the Roosters may be the "lowest point" of his career. Friday …

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou offers scathing assessment after 28-18 NRL loss to Broncos
1 year ago

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou offers scathing assessment after 28-18 NRL loss to Broncos

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In short: South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says his side lacked focus in its 28-18 defeat to Brisbane Broncos. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says his side lacked focus in its 28-18 defeat to Brisbane Broncos. South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has slammed the Rabbitohs following their 28-18 defeat to Brisbane Broncos at Lang Park on Thursday night. Reynolds injured …

South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter group The Burrow calls on fans to honour the late Kyle Turner during must-win NRL clash against the Roosters tonight
1 year, 7 months ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter group The Burrow calls on fans to honour the late Kyle Turner during must-win NRL clash against the Roosters tonight

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Clash between Rabbitohs and Roosters must win for both clubs Request for supporters to 'stand and applaud' in the 15th minute Fans from 'The Burrow' have called on fans to remember Kyle Turner A popular South Sydney supporters group online has called on Rabbitohs fans to publicly honour the late Kyle Turner in Friday's season defining clash against the Roosters …

South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL coach Jason Demetriou reveals why he liked an Instagram comment calling two of his players 'clowns pretending to be first graders'
1 year, 7 months ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL coach Jason Demetriou reveals why he liked an Instagram comment calling two of his players 'clowns pretending to be first graders'

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Under-fire Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has revealed why he liked a social media post criticising two of his players after a defeat earlier in the season. Earlier in the week, press reported that Demetriou 'liked' a comment on an Instagram post slamming the performance of forwards Jacob Host and Liam Knight following a Round 13 defeat to Canberra. Jason Demetriou …

South Sydney Rabbitohs dealt massive blow as Latrell Mitchell accepts NRL ban
1 year, 7 months ago

South Sydney Rabbitohs dealt massive blow as Latrell Mitchell accepts NRL ban

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Latrell Mitchell may have played his last match of the NRL season after South Sydney opted against fighting his charge for elbowing Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell. Key points: Mitchell has accepted a one-match suspension He risked missing two matches had he challenged the charge at the judiciary Eighth-placed South Sydney has a bye this weekend ahead of facing the Roosters …

Brisbane Broncos down Sydney Roosters 22-8, while Canberra and Melbourne score wins
6 years, 7 months ago

Brisbane Broncos down Sydney Roosters 22-8, while Canberra and Melbourne score wins

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The Roosters waste a chance to keep the pressure on the Storm with a loss to Brisbane, after the Raiders produce a big comeback win in the capital and Melbourne gets the points over Gold Coast. Broncos win overshadowed by ugly Napa hit Brisbane have made a statement with a 22-8 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters in a match …

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