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News.com.au
14 hours ago
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How Bennett ‘saved' Reynolds' marriage — and what ‘ticked off' star in messy Souths exit
Broncos star Adam Reynolds has opened up on how Wayne Bennett 'saved' his marriage and why the messy exit from the Rabbitohs which left him feeling 'ticked off'. This Friday night, Reynolds will face his former side and former coach in Bennett when Brisbane hosts Souths at Suncorp Stadium. In a wide-ranging interview on the Inside Ball podcast, co-hosted by another former coach of Reynolds' in Kevin Walters, the veteran halfback revealed that in 2020, Bennett was key in saving his marriage with wife Tallara. Reynolds said his relationship with Tallara was rocky, until he turned to Bennett who was his club coach at Souths at the time. 'It was a really tough part of my life,' Reynolds said. 'One thing I have been good at is parking my emotions to the side and focusing on what I need to at the time. 'If I didn't have that guidance from Wayne I don't know where I'd be. He saved it (his marriage).' Reynolds' story is just another example of the massive impact Bennett has had on professional rugby league players over the past three decades. While considered one of the greatest coaches ever, Bennett's ability to connect with his players is unrivalled. 'He's very good at reading the room and I probably wasn't giving out too much and he dragged me aside one day and checked in on me,' Reynolds said. 'I opened up to Wayne because he gets the trust of the person and he gave me guidance and regularly checked in to see what's going on.' Reynolds and Bennett both left the Rabbitohs in 2021. Bennett departed to help start up the incoming Dolphins while Reynolds was swept off his feet by the Broncos, signing a three-year deal from 2022. Even though Reynolds says he couldn't be happier in Brisbane, four years ago, he thought he'd finish up a one-club man. Souths was the team he supported growing up and had spent ten seasons at, winning a grand final in 2014. He wanted to stay, but the Rabbitohs weren't willing to come to the party. 'It was frustrating through that time because all you want to do is stay at the club and finish your career there,' Reynolds said about his 2021 contract negotiations with Souths. 'We got to the negotiating table and they offered half the money that I was on the previous year. They tossed up a one-year offer and I wanted two years … we couldn't get to an agreement there. 'Things sort of started getting leaked in the media that I couldn't train, my body wasn't well, this and that. 'Whether it was them (Souths) or not, I don't know but it sort of ticked me off a bit.' Cronulla were the favourites to land Reynolds before the Broncos swooped in with a touching gesture. 'Dave (Donaghy – Broncos CEO) and Kev (Walters) flew down, came to my house and presented me with this jersey,' Reynolds said. 'I remember looking at it and thinking how much I admired the Broncos and Allan Langer from afar. 'It was nice that they felt they could trust me to go and do the job for them and their organisation and that jersey moment was a good little touch that won me over.'
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Footy supercoach Wayne Bennett declares war on radio stars over disgraceful jokes about his ex-wife and the woman he left her for
NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett is at war with Triple M in Brisbane following a highly offensive skit where his split with ex–wife Trish and the breast size of the woman he left her for were featured in a mock interview. While the breakfast show featuring hosts Dan Anstey, Margaux Parker and Greg Martin issued an on–air apology, it appears the damage is done, with Bennett banning Triple M indefinitely. It is also understood Parker – the wife of Broncos great Corey – also phoned Bennett to apologise personally. Triple M are the NRL's broadcast rights holders, but any interview with the South Sydney coach is now off the table. In the astonishing mock interview, Martin and Margaux fired a series of 'questions' at Bennett, with his answer always the same – 'I knew someone would ask that question'. They used a recording of Bennett giving that response to a journalist on July 26 when he was asked if he feels the Rabbitohs are wooden–spoon candidates following their defeat against Cronulla. Some of the 'questions' listeners heard included: why he dropped NRL Immortal Wally Lewis from the Broncos in the early 1990s, why his 42–year marriage with Trish ended, if Bennett believes he resembles famed actor Clint Eastwood, and, inexplicably, how big are his current partner Dale Cage's breasts – which was posed by Parker. Bennett confirmed to News Corp he was aware of the offensive remarks about his ex–wife and current partner. 'That's personal stuff, so I'm not going to go into that,' he said. 'You talk to them (Triple M). If they want to say something about their behaviour, you talk to them, but I'm not saying anything more.' Bennett's partner Cage heard the segment live this week and called Triple M management to lodge an official complaint, according to Code Sports. South Sydney CEO Blake Solly said it was a 'private matter for Wayne to deal with' before adding he 'has the club's total support'. Bennett met Cage in 2013 while he was coaching the Newcastle Knights and she was working with club doctor Neil Halpin. He confirmed the relationship began while he was still married in the biography The Wolf You Feed by journalist Andrew Webster. At the time, Bennett was regarded as a family man known to glowingly praise his longstanding wife Trish. She was the primary carer of their two adult disabled children back in Brisbane while he spent six years coaching 1076km away in Wollongong and later Newcastle, with Trish's blessing. 'Trish and the family didn't want to see me staying at home and not being happy and not being challenged. Like myself, they would naturally prefer me to be at home, but they were happy for me to go (to the Dragons and Newcastle) because they knew it's what I wanted to do,' Bennett recalled in 2014. 'We just got on with life as a family and as a unit we have made it work.' The stoush with Triple M comes after former Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds recently revealed a heart–to–heart with Bennett in 2020 helped save his marriage. 'It was a really tough part of my life. He [Bennett] is very good at reading the room,' the Broncos playmaker and father of four recalled on the Inside Ball podcast. 'I wasn't giving out too much and he grabbed me aside one day (at Rabbitohs training) and said: 'What's up?' 'I opened up to Wayne and he then regularly checked in with me, which was good. 'It was hard to navigate through that time and if I didn't have that guidance from Wayne, I don't know where I would have been.'
News.com.au
20 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Wayne Bennett bans Triple M over lowbrow segment that took aim at his ex-wife and current partner
Wayne Bennett has banned radio broadcaster Triple M after an offensive skit aired joking about the NRL coach and his past and current relationships. Bennett's ex-wife Trish, and current partner, Dale Tynan, were mentioned as part of a comedy skit which aired on Brisbane's breakfast radio in the build-up to the Rabbitohs' clash with the Broncos on Friday. The segment joked about his marriage breakdown and also referenced the size of Tynan's breasts. The network has since apologised to Bennett but the Bunnies coach isn't having a bar of it, banning Triple M from all his media opportunities, including pre and post-match press conferences. It is not clear at this stage if Bennett's ban will last the remainder of the season or if it will extend into next year, but it is a particularly delicate situation given Triple M is one of the NRL's key broadcast partners. The fallout occurred following the Rabbitohs' loss to the Sharks last Saturday, where Bennett snappily responded, 'I knew someone would ask that question … I'm not answering that, OK?' to a reporter's question about Souths being a chance at getting this year's wooden spoon. And Triple M's Brisbane breakfast show hosted by Greg Martin, Dan Anstey and Margaux Parker (the wife of Broncos great Corey), saw an opportunity to use that sound bite for some lowbrow humour this week. In the segment, they joked about Bennett's ex-wife Trish and current partner Tynan, which understandably angered Bennett. In the bit, they did a mock interview of Bennett, with each of his 'answers' being the press conference sound bite. 'Well, he (Bennett) didn't know I was about to enter the media room. I got there late … I said, 'Hey mate, remind me, Wayne, 'Why did you drop Wally from the Broncos?'' Martin said to begin the segment. 'I knew someone would ask that question,' the recorded Bennett snip said. The crew then asked questions such as 'Why did you leave Trish mate?' and 'Darius (Boyd) and you … I don't understand that relationship'. The segment ended with Margaux's inappropriate question: 'How big are Dale's boobs Wayne?' That final quip resulted in one member of the Triple M crew being heard saying in the background, 'That is so rude'. According to Code Sports, Bennett's partner heard the segment live and called Triple M management to make an official complaint. It is understood South Sydney will back Bennett's decision to impose a media ban on South Sydney, with CEO Blake Solly saying the ball is in Wayne's court. 'It's been a private matter for Wayne to deal with,' Solly said. 'We understand it's been dealt with. 'Wayne has the club's total support.'
Yahoo
21 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Wayne Bennett and Rabbitohs set for fresh NRL blow as player seeks exit
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett could be set for a further blow with Siliva Havili set to leave the club at the end of the season with his game time going to be reduced with the arrival of new stars. The Rabbitohs have been dealing with a horror injury toll this season with Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray, Campbell Graham and Cody Walker all currently out recovering. Bennett's return to Redfern has been an uphill battle and the coach is facing the possibility of earning his first ever wooden spoon with the Rabbitohs currently sitting in last place. The coach would have an eye on next year's season with the possibility of working with a full squad and new signings. Although he is set to see a veteran walk out the door with Havili looking at options with rival clubs or the Super League. Havili has played 18 games for South Sydney during their injury troubles in 2025 having scored two tries. The 32-year-old has started 10 of the games on the bench and was deemed as a back-up No.9, but the signing of Brandon Smith and Bronson Garlick has all but ended his possibility of increased minutes in 2026. Smith returned this year from an ACL injury and made a mid-year switch from the Roosters to arch rivals the Rabbitohs. Unfortunately, he re-injured himself during his comeback game and will miss the remainder of this season. Garlick singed a two-year deal with South Sydney starting next year. And Havili appears ready to move on with game time limited going forward. Havili is weighing up a move to England, but claimed he does have options to stay in the NRL. "That's definitely an option (to go to England). I've got options to play here too," Havili told AAP. "I still think I've got a lot of footy in me. I'm just happy to explore my options. I've got a young family to look after. I'm open to every option and everything out there." Havili has been part of Tonga's set-up in recent years and is keen on remaining in the camp going forward. "I do understand where I'm at with my career and what I can give," Havili said. "I also want to get into a bit of coaching too. So that's something I'm looking forward to in that pathway within the Pacific Island." RELATED: Roosters set for swift James Tedesco play as Kalyn Ponga links continue Storm ace lifts lid on wife detail after turning back on big-money switch Hunt responds after Slater's criticism of Broncos as NRL feat looms Wayne Bennett facing wooden spoon battle Bennett is trying to avoid his first wooden spoon in charge of a NRL club with the Rabbitohs falling short of an upset last weekend against the Sharks. The injury toll has made it extremely difficult to maintain consistency in 2025, despite the Rabbitohs entering the season with a strong squad. Losing captain Murray before the start of the season was a blow and Mitchell didn't return until round five. Unfortunately for the Rabbitohs, Mitchell only played 10 games for the club with an injury after the State of Origin series ending his season. The Rabbitohs currently sit in last place due to their for and against and will be hoping to bounce back this weekend. Although their opponents, the Broncos, will also be looking to get back to winning ways after a shock defeat to the Eels last weekend. Bennett knows two crucial games are coming up with the Rabbitohs up against fellow wooden spoon contenders the Titans and the Eels. The Titans currently sit on 16 points with the Rabbitohs. Although the Rabbitohs have a bye remaining and a win against either of those teams should see them avoid the spoon in 2025. with AAP
Yahoo
a day ago
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Wayne Bennett act that saved Adam Reynolds' marriage and sparked move to Broncos
Adam Reynolds has opened up on the role Wayne Bennett played in securing his move to Brisbane and credits the master coach for saving his marriage when it looked like ending in divorce. The veteran halfback comes up against his former coach when the Broncos host the Rabbitohs in the NRL on Friday night, and Reynolds has revealed just how influential Bennett has been in his life. Speaking publicly for the first time about his marriage breakdown, Reynolds admitted that he and wife Tallara - who he shares four children with - were on the brink of divorce in 2020. It was right after the NRL had emerged from the Covid pandemic and Reynolds admits it was a 'really tough' part of his life that left his marriage in danger of collapsing. But the champion halfback says a private chat with his former coach and mentor Bennett turned out to be life-changing for the former premiership winner. "It was a tough part of my life,' Reynolds told the Inside Ball podcast. 'Wayne saved it (his marriage). One thing I have been good at is parking my emotions to the side and focusing on what I need to at the time. If I'm at home, I'm focusing on the family. If I'm at the game, I'm focusing on the game and trying to get better. 'I was lucky that Covid (had ended) and we could resume footy, because it was a distraction from my personal life. It was the end of 2020. It was a really tough part of my life. He is very good at reading the room. I wasn't giving out too much and he grabbed me aside one day and said, 'What's up'. 'I opened up to Wayne because he gets the trust of the person and for him to give me guidance and regularly check in with me was good. It was hard to navigate through that time. If I didn't have that guidance from Wayne, I don't know where I would have been.' RELATED: Storm ace lifts lid on wife detail after turning back on big-money switch Hunt responds after Slater's criticism of Broncos as NRL feat looms Knights extend Origin hero amid fan uproar over baffling saga Wayne Bennett integral to Adam Reynolds' move to Brisbane Bennett was also instrumental in helping Reynolds decide to move away from his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs and start a new chapter with his family in Brisbane. Reynolds sold the family home in Sydney that he described as a 'shoebox' for $2.265 million and bought a massive six-bedroom house in Brisbane that offered his extensive family much more space. The move north helped rejuvenate Reynolds' family life and his career and he's quickly become a fan favourite with the Broncos after helping to guide them into the 2023 grand final. The veteran No.7 was joined by his wife and kids for his 300th NRL game earlier this year and recently signed a 12-month extension that will see him add to his 74 games for the Broncos and continue his life in Brisbane, where the family is well settled. Reynolds say it wouldn't have been possible without the support of Bennett, who says the pair struck up a special relationship and remain good friends to this day. The master coach also revealed to News Corp how he helped facilitate Reynolds' life-changing move to Brisbane, when the Rabbitohs were only willing to offer the veteran a one-year contract extension. 'I was instrumental in getting him to Brisbane," Bennett said. "I spoke to 'Alf' (Broncos great Allan Langer), because Souths weren't going to keep him, and I just thought Brisbane would be great for him and his family.' And as for helping to save Reynolds' marriage, Bennett admitted it was the sort of thing he'd try and do for any of his players. 'As a coach, the players are part of my team. Everyone in my team gets looked after and cared for. That's how it works with me."
