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ABC News
10-08-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
NRL live: Titans vs Rabbitohs, Eels vs Cowboys, Spencer Leniu urged to lessen 'brain explosions'
Ahead of the NRL's Spoon Bowl, the match review committee hands down its verdict for "absolute carnage" between the Roosters and Dolphins on Saturday night. Later, the first men's game of the day is a showdown between the 16th-placed Titans and 17th-placed Rabbitohs, before the Eels and Cowboys close us out. Follow all the action in our live blog below, check out all the stats in the full ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.
Sydney Morning Herald
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Lewis dud: Bennett admits Souths got it wrong with English import, but returns serve after ‘cheap shots'
When asked if the decision was based on Dodd's price tag or poor form, Bennett said: 'It might not even be his form, it might be his ability. You work it out. 'He's in a tough place. The harshest thing that can happen to a player is to be told you're not in first grade, when you think you should be a first-grader. I won't add to it. People can work it out for themselves.' Dodd will stay in Sydney to play NSW Cup for Souths on Sunday as the NRL side heads to the Gold Coast for a game being dubbed the 'Spoon Bowl'. Should Souths win, it will go a long way to helping Bennett avoid the spoon, which he has never collected during his extraordinary 958-game NRL coaching career. The Rabbitohs still have another bye, which gives them a big advantage over their wooden spoon rivals. Latrell Mitchell (quadriceps) will return at left centre on Sunday against the Titans, as will Brandon Smith (knee), who plays his 150th game. Jamie Humphreys and Peter Mamouzelos are also back after dealing with concussion. 'We're going the right way this week, not the wrong way – we lost one [Ryan Gray], but get back four,' Bennett said. 'Latrell is a bit out of touch – he hasn't played for five or six weeks, we're not expecting miracles from him – but he gives everybody else around him confidence, and that's important.' While Cody Walker (calf) and Cam Murray (Achilles) are expected to play in the coming weeks, Campbell Graham will not return to the field this year after medical staff finally worked out what was causing back problems. 'They've worked out what's causing it, they've made a decision – and I support the decision – that he won't play this year; it will only take him backwards if he plays,' Bennett said.
The Age
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Lewis dud: Bennett admits Souths got it wrong with English import, but returns serve after ‘cheap shots'
When asked if the decision was based on Dodd's price tag or poor form, Bennett said: 'It might not even be his form, it might be his ability. You work it out. 'He's in a tough place. The harshest thing that can happen to a player is to be told you're not in first grade, when you think you should be a first-grader. I won't add to it. People can work it out for themselves.' Dodd will stay in Sydney to play NSW Cup for Souths on Sunday as the NRL side heads to the Gold Coast for a game being dubbed the 'Spoon Bowl'. Should Souths win, it will go a long way to helping Bennett avoid the spoon, which he has never collected during his extraordinary 958-game NRL coaching career. The Rabbitohs still have another bye, which gives them a big advantage over their wooden spoon rivals. Latrell Mitchell (quadriceps) will return at left centre on Sunday against the Titans, as will Brandon Smith (knee), who plays his 150th game. Jamie Humphreys and Peter Mamouzelos are also back after dealing with concussion. 'We're going the right way this week, not the wrong way – we lost one [Ryan Gray], but get back four,' Bennett said. 'Latrell is a bit out of touch – he hasn't played for five or six weeks, we're not expecting miracles from him – but he gives everybody else around him confidence, and that's important.' While Cody Walker (calf) and Cam Murray (Achilles) are expected to play in the coming weeks, Campbell Graham will not return to the field this year after medical staff finally worked out what was causing back problems. 'They've worked out what's causing it, they've made a decision – and I support the decision – that he won't play this year; it will only take him backwards if he plays,' Bennett said.
Perth Now
07-08-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Bunnies young gun coy on future after being linked to R360
Young gun Jye Gray has left the door ajar to leave South Sydney for a rival league when his contract expires at the end of next year. Gray was reportedly given a $US600,000 ($A922,000) contract to join rugby union's global start-up R360 competition, which is set to begin in 2027 and serve as a rival to the NRL. If the 28-cap Rabbitohs fullback was to join, he might play alongside stars including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Zac Lomax who are all in negotiations to join the breakaway league. 'My manager is looking after everything outside of that, but I'm just excited to play Gold Coast this weekend,' Gray said on Thursday. 'I played rugby only a little bit in school, but that's about it.' His coach Wayne Bennett is worried about the rebel competition. It's a huge threat, absolutely,' Bennett told Code Sports. 'The NRL is the toughest competition in the world with the best athletes. We cannot ignore it. 'I don't know how we combat it but I will say this - the game needs to come together sooner rather than later in terms of the CEOs and the game itself. 'They will be looking at the star players like (Nathan) Cleary, Latrell (Mitchell) or Reece Walsh, they are the ones that the fans pay their money to watch. 'If we lost just 10 or 12 players like them, it will leave a massive hole in our competition. 'Look at the golf. Who would have thought LIV would be a threat but it is. The amount of money they have paid, we will never be able to match them if they (R360) are serious about the amount of money they have to spend. Broncos great Corey Parker agreed with Bennett. 'I'm at a point now if the R360 is taking off - and it's my belief it's going to - we have got our heads in the sand and we're not doing enough,' he wrote on SEN. Gray also spoke about Lewis Dodd's signing saga after reports Bennett had reportedly told the Englishman he's free to look elsewhere for next season aired on Tuesday. The $2 million signing insists his future remained at Souths, telling reporters Bennett had been playing 'games.' But, Gray told reporters Dodd deserves to stay in Australia regardless of his future with Souths. 'I think he's a great footballer, and he's an even better bloke off the field,' Gray said. 'He will have a future in rugby league. And, whatever he has to do is up to him. 'He will get a crack somewhere.' Jacob Host has his own contract issues to deal with at Redfern. The second-rower's contract expires at the end of 2025 and has confirmed he's talking to other clubs. However, he was more focused on South Sydney's match against the Titans which has been coined the 'Spoon Bowl'. A win would lift the Rabbitohs off the foot of the ladder and jump their opponents. Host said ahead of Sunday, Bennett had banned the words wooden spoon in the locker room. 'It's a word we are not allowed to say,' Host said. 'He just avoids it at all costs. We've had a lot of injuries this year. 'We're just trying to go out there, keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week.' Latrell Mitchell, meantime, got through two thirds of Thursday's training session after he was named on the extended bench. Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen running, with Host confirming they are 'only a few weeks away'.
The Advertiser
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Young guns add to South Sydney contract speculation
Young gun Jye Gray hasn't denied he may leave South Sydney for a rival league when his contract expires at the end of next year. Gray was reportedly given a $US600,000 ($A922,000) contract to join rugby union's global start-up R360 competition, which is set to begin in 2027 and serve as a rival to the NRL. If the 28-cap Rabbitohs fullback was to join, he might play alongside stars including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Zac Lomax who are all in negotiations to join the breakaway league. "My manager is looking after everything outside of that, but I'm just excited to play Gold Coast this weekend," Gray told reporters on Thursday. "I played rugby only a little bit in school, but that's about it." Gray also spoke about Lewis Dodd's signing saga after reports coach Wayne Bennett had reportedly told the Englishman he's free to look elsewhere for next season aired on Tuesday. The $2 million signing insists his future remained at Souths, telling reporters Bennett had been playing "games." But, Gray told reporters Dodd deserves to stay in Australia regardless of his future with Souths. "I think he's a great footballer, and he's an even better bloke off the field," Gray said. "He will have a future in rugby league. And, whatever he has to do is up to him. "He will get a crack somewhere." Jacob Host has his own contract issues to deal with at Redfern. The second-rower's contract expires at the end of 2025 and has confirmed he's talking to other clubs. However, he was more focused on South Sydney's match against the Titans which has been coined the "Spoon Bowl". A win would lift the Rabbitohs off the foot of the ladder and jump their opponents. Host said ahead of Sunday, Bennett had banned the words wooden spoon in the locker room. "It's a word we are not allowed to say," Host said. "He just avoids it at all costs. We've had a lot of injuries this year. "We're just trying to go out there, keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week." Latrell Mitchell, meantime, got through two thirds of Thursday's training session after he was named on the extended bench. Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen running, with Host confirming they are "only a few weeks away". Young gun Jye Gray hasn't denied he may leave South Sydney for a rival league when his contract expires at the end of next year. Gray was reportedly given a $US600,000 ($A922,000) contract to join rugby union's global start-up R360 competition, which is set to begin in 2027 and serve as a rival to the NRL. If the 28-cap Rabbitohs fullback was to join, he might play alongside stars including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Zac Lomax who are all in negotiations to join the breakaway league. "My manager is looking after everything outside of that, but I'm just excited to play Gold Coast this weekend," Gray told reporters on Thursday. "I played rugby only a little bit in school, but that's about it." Gray also spoke about Lewis Dodd's signing saga after reports coach Wayne Bennett had reportedly told the Englishman he's free to look elsewhere for next season aired on Tuesday. The $2 million signing insists his future remained at Souths, telling reporters Bennett had been playing "games." But, Gray told reporters Dodd deserves to stay in Australia regardless of his future with Souths. "I think he's a great footballer, and he's an even better bloke off the field," Gray said. "He will have a future in rugby league. And, whatever he has to do is up to him. "He will get a crack somewhere." Jacob Host has his own contract issues to deal with at Redfern. The second-rower's contract expires at the end of 2025 and has confirmed he's talking to other clubs. However, he was more focused on South Sydney's match against the Titans which has been coined the "Spoon Bowl". A win would lift the Rabbitohs off the foot of the ladder and jump their opponents. Host said ahead of Sunday, Bennett had banned the words wooden spoon in the locker room. "It's a word we are not allowed to say," Host said. "He just avoids it at all costs. We've had a lot of injuries this year. "We're just trying to go out there, keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week." Latrell Mitchell, meantime, got through two thirds of Thursday's training session after he was named on the extended bench. Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen running, with Host confirming they are "only a few weeks away". Young gun Jye Gray hasn't denied he may leave South Sydney for a rival league when his contract expires at the end of next year. Gray was reportedly given a $US600,000 ($A922,000) contract to join rugby union's global start-up R360 competition, which is set to begin in 2027 and serve as a rival to the NRL. If the 28-cap Rabbitohs fullback was to join, he might play alongside stars including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Zac Lomax who are all in negotiations to join the breakaway league. "My manager is looking after everything outside of that, but I'm just excited to play Gold Coast this weekend," Gray told reporters on Thursday. "I played rugby only a little bit in school, but that's about it." Gray also spoke about Lewis Dodd's signing saga after reports coach Wayne Bennett had reportedly told the Englishman he's free to look elsewhere for next season aired on Tuesday. The $2 million signing insists his future remained at Souths, telling reporters Bennett had been playing "games." But, Gray told reporters Dodd deserves to stay in Australia regardless of his future with Souths. "I think he's a great footballer, and he's an even better bloke off the field," Gray said. "He will have a future in rugby league. And, whatever he has to do is up to him. "He will get a crack somewhere." Jacob Host has his own contract issues to deal with at Redfern. The second-rower's contract expires at the end of 2025 and has confirmed he's talking to other clubs. However, he was more focused on South Sydney's match against the Titans which has been coined the "Spoon Bowl". A win would lift the Rabbitohs off the foot of the ladder and jump their opponents. Host said ahead of Sunday, Bennett had banned the words wooden spoon in the locker room. "It's a word we are not allowed to say," Host said. "He just avoids it at all costs. We've had a lot of injuries this year. "We're just trying to go out there, keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week." Latrell Mitchell, meantime, got through two thirds of Thursday's training session after he was named on the extended bench. Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen running, with Host confirming they are "only a few weeks away".
