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Latrell spotted in post-match moment as Souths situation goes from bad to worse
Latrell Mitchell was spotted consoling a devastated Jai Arrow after South Sydney crashed to a seventh-straight loss on Friday night - the most Wayne Bennett has ever conceded as a coach. The Rabbitohs went down 30-10 to the surging Panthers, and had Keaon Koloamatangi added to their staggering injury list. Koloamatangi's ankle buckled underneath him when he tried to tackle Luke Garner in the second half, and he limped from the field in pain. The front-rower has been a shining light in an awful season for Souths, but he now appears likely for a stint on the sidelines. Mitchell will be lucky to play again this year after suffering a quad injury at training this week, while Cody Walker, Davvy Moale and Campbell Graham are in a similar boat. Souths have had the most games missed due to injury amongst all NRL clubs this year, and it's taken a heavy toll. Friday night marked the first time in Bennett's illustrious coaching career that he's suffered seven-straight losses, and he looks destined to finish in his lowest spot on the ladder ever. A Bennett-coached team has never finished lower than 13th, but Souths are sitting in 16th place with six games and a bye remaining. They're only two points ahead of the last-placed Titans, meaning Bennett is in danger of getting his first-ever wooden spoon. After Friday night's game, veteran forward Arrow looked devastated and buried his head into Mitchell's chest as his teammate consoled him. Mitchell was seen wrapping his arms around Arrow and offering some words of encouragement after another demoralising loss. "Our effort is second to none, but we have moments when we let teams off the hook," Jack Wighton told Channel 9. "It's usually late in sets and it's really killing us. But I'm proud of the boys for the effort." Wighton refused to use the injury crisis as an excuse, adding: "We could have been better tonight in many places, but we didn't throw the towel in. We've got some young kids and old boys. We haven't thrown the towel in and we're sticking in there for our fans, even though we're not getting the results." View this post on Instagram A post shared by NRL on Nine (@nrlonnine) Wayne Bennett can't fault effort of Souths players Bennett also said he was proud of the effort considering how many players are out. 'We're talking top players here as well (who are injured), but I was proud of their effort here tonight,' he said. 'We had to turn up and put a lot of effort in the game which we did, but there's no one that change-room in there that was disappointed with their effort.' RELATED: Broncos sign 'next Benji Marshall' from rival NRL club's backyard Crushing new blow for Knights as Melbourne Storm poach young gun As well as losing Koloamatangi, the Rabbitohs will also be without Peter Mamouzelos next week due to concussion. 'Pete will be out for a week at least due to concussion,' Bennett said. 'Keaon has got an ankle problem and we just don't know how bad it is.' Wighton admitted Koloamatangi is a huge loss as he's been the team's best all season. 'He's led the way massively but every man at the moment is a big loss isn't it?' Wighton said. 'We're backs against the wall and down on troops but we just keep on turning up.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
Eels coach ‘clear' on Dylan Brown plans as rumours swirl
The Dragons and Rabbitohs' horror injury runs have both worsened, with fresh blows that are set to end a pair of superstar seasons. That is according to Code Sports, who report Latrell Mitchell suffered a quad injury at training on Thursday in what was his first day back after having a few days off. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer > The NSW Origin star is absent for Souths' clash with the Panthers and isn't expected to return until Round 24 the earliest. And with the Rabbitohs' finals hopes all but dashed, coach Wayne Bennett just put a line through Mitchell for the remainder of the season. For the Red V, Valentine Holmes is set to go under the knife on a shoulder injury which will see him sidelined for six months. Elsewhere, Broncos young gun Blake Mozer is reportedly set to go under the knife on a shoulder injury, while also battling with a broken jaw suffered last weekend. According to Code Sports, the young gun will now eye a return in 2026, with his season over after battling with his shoulder problem throughout his 2025 campaign. Mozer is seen as one of the club's best up-and-coming talents, being handed an extension through to the end of the 2027 season despite not featuring in the NRL this year. Meanwhile, the Eels are set to welcome back their marquee man Mitch Moses next week. Coach Jason Ryles discussed Dylan Brown, who wasn't named in the 17 this week. But despite this, Ryles doesn't believe the five-eighth has played his final game for the club before he departs for the Knights at season's end. 'No, he hasn't, I don't think, but I don't have a crystal ball,' Ryles said. 'The option to use him again is certainly there … one thing's clear, he won't be playing Cup. He'll either be with us (in the NRL) or with no one.' While former Panthers player Mark Geyer said on 2GB earlier in the week the Eels had 'put their cue in the rack' by demoting Brown, Ryles dismissed that kind of talk on Friday. 'That's not true at all,' he said. 'Every time we go to training, we look to get better, and every time we go to play the game, we're competing hard every single play.' Regarding the team's other star half Ryles confirmed that Moses will be named for Parramatta's Round 21 clash against the Broncos next week. Moses has been sidelined with a syndesmosis injury and has only played in six NRL games this season. FRIDAY JULY 18 Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at CommBank Stadium, 8:00pm Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To'o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaiah Papali'i 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Matt Eisenhuth 18. Jack Cole. 18th man: 20. Mavrik Geyer Rabbitohs team: 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 11. Euan Aitken 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Siliva Havili 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Jai Arrow 15. Lachlan Hubner 14. Peter Mamouzelos 16. Sean Keppie 17. Lewis Dodd 18. Liam Le Blanc. 18th man: 19. Thomas Fletcher SATURDAY JULY 19 Canberra Raiders vs Parramatta Eels at GIO Stadium, 3:00pm Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota 18. Chevy Stewart 21. Danny Levi Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Zac Lomax 3. Bailey Simonsson 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Joash Papali'i 7. Dean Hawkins 8. J'maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Jordan Samrani 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti 18. Dylan Brown 19. Dan Keir Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium, 5:30pm Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 16. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Sitili Tupouniua 20. Blake Wilson 22. Kurtis Morrin Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 18. Corey Allan 5. Sione Finau 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Hamish Stewart 17. Michael Molo 19. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 22. Nicholas Tsougranis Melbourne Storm vs Manly Sea Eagles at AAMI Park, 7:35pm Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 4. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 18. Joe Chan 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 15. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 14. Tyran Wishart 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Ativalu Lisati 2. Kane Bradley 19. Bronson Garlick Sea Eagles team: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Tommy Talau 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Aaron Schoupp 20. Caleb Navale SUNDAY JULY 20 Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval, 2:00pm Tigers team: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Charlie Staines 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To'a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Adam Doueihi 14. Tristan Hope 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Jack Bird 18. Brent Naden 19. Heath Mason 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Luke Laulilii 22. Krystian Mapapalangi Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 14. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. David Fifita 17. Klese Haas 18. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 19. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 20. Arama Hau 21. Sean Mullany 22. Tom Weaver Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium, 4:05pm Knights team: 1. Dane Gagai 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jackson Hastings 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Brodie Jones 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Mathew Croker 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Jermaine McEwen 18. Thomas Cant 19. James Schiller 20. Elijah Leaumoana 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Kyle McCarthy Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Samuel Healey 20. Eddie Ieremia 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Kayliss Fatialofa
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2 days ago
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Wayne Bennett 'ban' set to be upheld as Souths rocked by terrible news about Latrell
The NRL is set to uphold its ban on club coaches leading the Kangaroos, in a move that ends Wayne Bennett's hopes of coaching Australia and puts Kevin Walters in the box seat for the role. It comes as South Sydney's season took another horror blow, with star fullback Latrell Mitchell set to be ruled out for at least a month after suffering a quad injury at training. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) met recently to vote on whether to lift a ban on NRL head coaches being able to lead the Kangaroos. But reports that the commission decided before State of Origin Game 3 last week that they would uphold the rule, meaning Bennett will be prevented from leading the Kangaroos in the end-of-season Ashes series. The veteran coach was keen to succeed Mal Meninga as Australia's coach, but NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said recently that the new national team mentor would be someone without ties to club footy. Bennett is under contract with Souths until the end of 2027, leaving Walters and Cameron Smith as the two most likely candidates to take the job after previous frontrunner Brad Fittler withdrew from contention. However, it's understood the commission wants someone to take over with coaching experience at the top level, ruling Smith out of the running and Walters primed to be the next Kangaroos coach. Walters has won State of Origin series as coach of the Maroons and led the Broncos to the 2023 NRL grand final before being replaced by Michael Maguire after a poor season with Brisbane last year. Walters applied to be coach of the NRL's newest team, the Perth Bears, but was ultimately overlooked for Meninga. But he's made it clear that he would love to take charge of the Kangaroos, with an Ashes series against England later this year a massive carrot. "Probably the biggest goal was to one day maybe coach Australia which was a dream and (I was) not thinking more about it at the time," Walters said on Triple M recently. "It would be a huge honour to coach Australia. I'd certainly like to sit down with people and have a chat about what the situation is and what they are looking for... I'd be very interested in that role.' RELATED: Broncos star set to leave as teammate moves expose stark reality QLD legend piles pressure on Cleary with big call on Tom Dearden Wayne Bennett cops another blow after Latrell Mitchell injury The Kangaroos development is another blow for Bennett, whose Rabbitohs have been rocked by the news about Mitchell, which continues their horror run of injuries this season. The star fullback suffered the quad injury at training and will now miss a crucial run of fixtures - starting with Friday night's game against the Panthers. Souths are now missing nine players due to injury and could drop to the bottom of the ladder this weekend if they lose to resurgent Penrith and Gold Coast beat the Wests Tigers. With veteran playmaker Cody Walker also sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks with his latest injury in a torrid season, the Bunnies would have been hoping Mitchell could inspire a post-Origin surge. But they are now in danger of ending the season with the club's first wooden spoon since 2006 and pressure is mounting on master coach, Bennett. "I've spent 40 years under pressure, mate. I don't feel it. It doesn't worry me," he told reporters on Thursday. "You can't click your fingers and think it's all going to work tomorrow for you. You've got to stay true to it and you've got to get the players to buy into it. I believe that's happening,' he said. "I know we're doing the right things and I know we're on the right track, but we're not where the top teams are." Latrell Mitchell is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a significant quadriceps injury at Rabbitohs training today (via @MCarayannis).Likely moderate grade strain/partial tear with that recovery timeframe. Rabbitohs season from hell on the injury front continues. — NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) July 17, 2025 with AAP
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Revealed: What NRL stars are sniffing before games - after fans spotted some of the league's biggest stars in strange act before match
It was the vision that left footy fans wanting answers - what exactly were the Origin stars including Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell sniffing in the sheds ahead of the series decider? The answer will surprise many: a combination of boiling water and eucalyptus oil, which helps clear the airways. The treatment can also potentially enhance focus for athletes. Both NSW and Queensland players were spotted inhaling moments before heading out on to Accor Stadium in Sydney on July 9. According to Maroons team doctor Matthew Hislop, the smell is 'pretty pungent' - and he revealed the practice is becoming more common in the NRL. Another method is the use of smelling salts – also known as ammonium carbonate, which can be paired with eucalyptus oil. The answer will surprise many - a combination of boiling water and eucalyptus oil, which helps clear the sinuses - it can also potentially enhance alertness and focus for athletes Luke Bowen, a senior exercise physiologist, told the Sydney Morning Herald that even though smelling salts have been outlawed under NRL concussion protocols, the ritual still unfolds in many dressing rooms. 'I don't think they're prohibited, but yes, they are widely used in rugby league,' Bowen said, before adding that some clubs also use Vicks VapoRub on their players. 'It increases your alertness and your arousal. There is (also) some weak evidence around increasing heart rate, increasing respiratory rate.' In 2013, the NRL warned clubs off using smelling salts, fearing a dangerous outcome when treating head injuries, namely concussions. Ominously, the smelling salts were frquently used to bring players out of their daze. 'The NRL continues to monitor each game in relation to compliance with our rules relating to head injuries,' NRL football operations manager Nathan McGuirk said at the time. 'The vast majority of cases of head injuries have been dealt with in a textbook manner by club medical and training staff, however there have been rare occasions that have required clubs to provide further information in relation to concerning incidents. 'We will continue to develop and review the games rules and procedures in relation to head injuries by following the current and latest research from the world's leading experts in the field of concussion. 'We have made dramatic rule changes to the way the game is played including the world-wide ban of the shoulder charge technique.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Son of NRL club's biggest legend organises fan march to force club to sack team's CEO - but precisely ZERO people show up
The son of one of the greatest NRL players to ever lace up a boot has tried to oust South Sydney chairman Blake Solly - and failed in spectacular fashion. There has been bad blood between Rod Churchill, the son of Clive Churchill, and South Sydney for years. Previously, Rod Churchill took aim at Souths chairman Nick Pappas and heavily criticised star player Latrell Mitchell in leaked text messages. On that occasion, he called Mitchell a ' cancer ' on the club, which went down like a lead balloon. 'Where was the human headline Mitchell tonight Nicholas?' that text read. 'Missing again, this was his big game apparently? Your club will not win another comp for another 40 years if this imposter remains at Souths. 'He is a complete myth who has the aboriginal cause paramount and south sydney second, if at all. 'I hope you and family are well. Nothing was done and now this cancer that is Mitchell has ruined the club.' That spray led to the NRL intervening, banning him from presenting the Clive Churchill Medal on grand final day to the best player on ground. It appears that has done little to reduce the friction between Churchill and the club, with News Corp revealing that Rod recently tried to organise a rally to have Solly and long-time official Mark Ellison removed from their posts. However, nobody turned up - not even Rod Churchill himself. There was plenty of hope at Redfern before the 2025 season after the club managed to woo supercoach Wayne Bennett back from The Dolphins. Instead, the club has endured a wretched injury toll that has claimed big scalps including skipper Cameron Murray, half Cody Walker and blue-chip recruit Brandon Smith. That has seen the Bunnies crash to second last on the NRL ladder and not looking likely to make the finals again. Rabbitohs boss Blake Solly has hit back at Rod Churchill for his latest comments against him and the club Churchill has laid the blame on Solly and Ellison for their role in recruitment in abusive messages he sent to Solly. 'U are an uneducated dope,' one reads. 'I thank (sic) you realise that Look in the mirror.' He added: 'Find something Else blakev (sic). Other messages included: 'No response from you 3.6! Years you maggott (sic).' 'Not done pope (sic).' 'Thats the last if texts (sic). If suggest you call u me (sic).' Then, at the end of last month, Churchill tried to organise a march last Saturday to have the Rabbitohs boss removed from his role. A social media post called for members to march from the club's headquarters at Heffron Park to Souths Juniors in protest, However not a single soul showed up, except for Souths staff members who were there to monitor proceedings that never happened. Solly responded to Rod Churchill's most recent attacks, saying there was no need for them. 'Our club has always had the utmost respect for the Churchill family and Clive's enormous contribution to the Rabbitohs,' Solly said.
