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Souths claim big win as Broncos' NRL woes deepen

South Sydney have heaped more pressure on NRL premiers Brisbane by slaying the Broncos in a 48-6 win.

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Drinkwater class key as Cowboys overpower Rabbitohs

North Queensland have now won eight of their past 10 matches after prevailing 30-18 over South Sydney in Townsville.

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'Like an obligation': Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal

The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.

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'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.

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Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.

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Storm hit new low as Souths run riot in Melbourne

Coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm's loss to South Sydney is the most embarrassing of his long and storied career, with Souths claiming a 48-6 win.

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Bellamy's wish for Storm as records go on the line

The Storm's 20-game winning streak against South Sydney in Melbourne is under threat in their Anzac Day clash, but coach Craig Bellamy has just one request.

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Souths look to knock back their bitter Melbourne record

Melbourne are in their worst form slump in a decade and there has never been a better opportunity for South Sydney to claim their first win at AAMI Park.

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Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller

South Sydney star Alex Johnston almost helped his side snatch a famous victory, but he couldn't hold on to a high ball with just seconds left on the clock.

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'Out for a while': Dogs' brutal Crichton injury verdict

A long-term Stephen Crichton injury has added to Canterbury's NRL woes after falling to a 32-24 Good Friday loss to South Sydney.

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Double blow: Tigers lose halves in loss to Souths

Jarome Luai could miss a month with a knee injury and Adam Doueihi is set for scans on his hamstring following Wests Tigers 20-16 loss to South Sydney.

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'Ticks all the boxes': why Irvine should be an Immortal

A rugby league great is urging the sport's officials to reconsider try-scoring legend Ken Irvine's case to become the game's 15th Immortal.

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Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Fresh off breaking the NRL try-scoring record at South Sydney, Alex Johnston says it would be "cool" to make more history as the PNG Chiefs first signing.

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Alex Johnston bedlam delivers one of rugby league’s most unforgettable nights

The rugby league world – including a Roosters fan who was first on the scene – found it impossible not to cheer as the South Sydney flyer broke the NRL’s all-time try-scoring record

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Inside the rescue mission for Johnston and his ball

Almost nine months of planning culminated in one of rugby league's most memorable on-field moments, as part of Alex Johnston's record-breaking celebrations.

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Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Two men have been charged with offences by police after thousands of fans flooded the field after the NRL's all try-scoring record was broken in Sydney.

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Souths rally around Nathan Merritt amid health battle

South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt is battling stage-four oesophageal and liver cancer, with the NRL club rallying around the legendary winger.

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'Disruptive': Bennett cranky at fans for rushing field

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett disapproved of NRL fans running onto the field in celebration of Alex Johnston's try-scoring milestone.

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'Bad place': Johnston feared record would never come

Alex Johnston may have reached rarefied air with his 213th NRL try but in his darkest days, the veteran winger feared he'd lost his chance to make history.

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NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston's historic moment

Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try in South Sydney's loss to Sydney Roosters.

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E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match

Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.

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Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration

South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.

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'Stay off the field': Bennett tells fans before record

Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.

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Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.

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Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.

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