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NRL: Warriors survive Johnston try milestone for heartstopping win over Souths

Chanel Harris-Tavita in possession. South Sydney Rabbitohs v One NZ Warriors. NRL Rugby League, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Sunday 1st June 2025 Photo: / David Neilson Winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck had a try double and NZ Warriors survived yet another nailbiting finish to dispatch South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-30 at Sydney's Accor Stadium. Trailling 12-4 late in the first half, the visitors put their noses in front on the break, with fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scoring a try on the siren, and then had three tries in quick succession after the restart to open up an 18-point margin. Souths came storming back, inspired by superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell and prolific tryscorer Alex Johnston, who galloped the length of the field for an intercept try in the first half. Down 30-12, Mitchell found his winger with a long pass that put him over in the corner for a second try and then repeated the dose, as Johnson secured a hattrick to bring up 200 career tries in the NRL - only the second player to achieve that milestone. Tuivasa-Sheck seemed to put the Warriors beyond reach with his second try, but Mitchell wasn't done, scoring one himself and converting to bring his team within striking distance in the dying moments. As they had done so many times this season, the Warriors staved off their rivals until the final siren, bringing their record to 9-3 for the season and rising to second on the competition table behind Canterbury Bulldogs. Canberra Raiders can pass them with victory over Sydney Roosters later on Sunday. The Warriors face another trip across the Tasman to take on Cronulla Sharks next Saturday. See how all the action went down, with RNZ's live blog: Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Isaiah Tass, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, 6. Jayden Sullivan, 7. Jamie Humphreys, 8. Jai Arrow, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Keaon Koloamatangi, 11. Euan Aitken, 12. Tallis Duncan, 13. Lachlan Hubner Interchange: 14. Jye Gray, 15. Sean Keppie, 16. Davvy Moale, 17. Tevita Tatola Reserves: 18. Liam Le Blanc, 19. Fletcher Myers, 20. Shaquai Mitchell, 21. Lewis Dodd Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Rocco Berry, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Luke Metcalf, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Mitchell Barnett, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Tohu Harris Interchange: 14. Te Maire Martin, 15. Leka Halasima, 16. Demitric Vaimauga, 17. Jackson Ford Reserves: 18. Jacob Laban, 19. Samuel Healey, 20. Tanah Boyd, 21. Tanner Stowers-Smith

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NRL live updates: Rabbitohs v Warriors

The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Raiders last weekend, while the Rabbitohs will be wanting to navigate the tough Origin period without any damage. A win here keeps the Warriors in the top four and sets them up for a very handy position as we approach the halfway mark of this NRL season. Kick-off is at 4pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Isaiah Tass, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, 6. Jayden Sullivan, 7. Jamie Humphreys, 8. Jai Arrow, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Keaon Koloamatangi, 11. Euan Aitken, 12. Tallis Duncan, 13. Lachlan Hubner Interchange: 14. Jye Gray, 15. Sean Keppie, 16. Davvy Moale, 17. Tevita Tatola Reserves: 18. Liam Le Blanc, 19. Fletcher Myers, 20. Shaquai Mitchell, 21. Lewis Dodd Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Rocco Berry, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Luke Metcalf, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Mitchell Barnett, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Tohu Harris Interchange: 14. Te Maire Martin, 15. Leka Halasima, 16. Demitric Vaimauga, 17. Jackson Ford Reserves: 18. Jacob Laban, 19. Samuel Healey, 20. Tanah Boyd, 21. Tanner Stowers-Smith

Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near

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3 days ago

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Souths make call on Blues superstar as key returns near

Latrell Mitchell will back up from State of Origin for South Sydney, with the superstar fullback a confirmed starter against the Warriors. Mitchell trained freely with Rabbitohs teammates on Saturday morning, just 60 hours after featuring in NSW's series-opening win at Suncorp Stadium. The Souths No.1 had always been keen to play straight away for the Bunnies, after flying home before the rest of the Blues on Thursday morning. But the 27-year-old's injury-affected start to 2025 had left some questions over whether he would be able to back up against the second-placed Warriors. Confirmed starter for tomorrow's clash against the Warriors ✅❤️💚MATCH PREVIEW: — South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) May 31, 2025 "He didn't have any injuries," Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett said. "It's always good to have him back and playing for us. It brings a lot of confidence to everybody." Mitchell's availability is timely for a Souths side that has been the most injury-ravaged in the competition over the opening half of the season. Cody Walker and Jack Wighton are both set to return next week against Canberra, but will not recover from injuries in time to face the Warriors. Hooker Peter Mamouzelos is also still out, while mid-season recruit at dummy-half Brandon Smith is at least a month away from his ACL rupture comeback. Lock Cameron Murray is still aiming to return from an achilles injury before the end of the season, despite suffering a setback in his recovery in April. But still, Bennett can see the silver lining in South Sydney's predicament. "This week's the first time all season we've been able to pick the same team two weeks in a row," Bennett said. "That's a plus for us. It's looking a lot more healthy for everybody." Despite the injury hits, the Rabbitohs still entered round 13 in sixth spot and appear to have returned to form after losing four straight in April and May. Sunday will mark Bennett's 950th club match in in charge since joining Canberra in 1987, but this year already looms as one of the veteran coach's greatest feats. The Rabbitohs ran 16th last season, finishing only one win clear of wooden-spooners Wests Tigers before Bennett's second stint at Redfern. "They've been so consistent at not beating themselves," Warriors coach Andrew Webster said. "They are going really well. Wayne Bennett's teams don't beat themselves. High on completions, work hard, play the full 80 and we'll have to be on our toes. "It's a good challenge."

Rumours of Latrell Mitchell's 4am Origin move after NSW win

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4 days ago

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Rumours of Latrell Mitchell's 4am Origin move after NSW win

Latrell Mitchell is showing some impressive commitment to his footy career. The 27-year-old, who has had issues on and off the field across his career to date, played his part in the NSW Blues' impressive Game 1 win over Queensland in Brisbane on Wednesday night. While the South Sydney star's dedication to the game has been questioned at times, his move after the series-opening win has raised eyebrows for all the right reasons. Blues coach Laurie Daley has said the post-match celebrations were fairly composed and ended by 1am on Thursday, with the squad focused on winning a second consecutive series against the Maroons. It has been reported Mitchell left the team hotel around 4am to return to Sydney and he was then spotted back at Rabbitohs training later that morning. Mitchell and Blues teammate Spencer Leniu have been under self-imposed media bans while in NSW camp, moves that have divided many in the rugby league world. It has been speculated part of Mitchell's early departure may have been designed to avoid the cameras and journalists that gather outside the team hotel the morning after an Origin game. The former Rooster has been active on social media, however, posting a clip on Instagram of himself slotting a goal in NSW practice on Monday (you can see that below). Mitchell turned around before the ball went through, replicating a move from NBA champion Steph Curry after he hits a three-pointer, and added the caption: 'Over to you Steph Curry.' The Blues centre also posted a photo from the NSW rooms after Game 1 alongside his children and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. A massive South Sydney fan, Albanese is beaming a huge smile in the photo and Mitchell poked a little fun at the PM in his caption. 'Some Random Souths bloke wanted a photo,' he wrote. The post has over 57,000 likes and 240 comments, including former NSW star Matty Johns, who said: 'Congratulations mate.' One fan wrote: 'You can see he's genuinely chuffed. Beautiful little family.' Another said: 'As a Maroons supporter mate, was awesome to see you play so well. Congrats!' A third stated: 'One of your best games ever. Well done and so glad you're back.' Mitchell had some important moments in the opening Origin showdown, including in Brian To'o's 28th minute try. After the Blues worked the ball to the left hand side of the field, Mitchell passed to To'o while mid-air as he was about to get tackled. 'He actually caught and passed that in mid-air, Latrell Mitchell,' Cam Smith said on Nine. Brad Fittler added: 'Latrell when he threw the ball he was off the ground. 'I don't know how he finds the strength to be able to flick it through his hands that quick.' Mitchell also had some strong moments in defence and while he is battling a knee concern, he has been named at fullback and captain for Souths' home match against the Warriors on Sunday. Barring injury, Mitchell will then be pulling on the sky blue jumper for Game 2 in Perth on June 18.

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