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Woolf downplays Dolphins' crystal ball moment

Kristian Woolf is likely to make an earlier-than-expected debut as Dolphins head coach with Wayne Bennett battling the flu ahead of the game against Parramatta.

AAP · Apr 18, 2024

Bennett insists talk on his future won't derail Phins

Off-contract Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says he has no intention to retire at the end of the year and that the players will not be distracted by speculation.

AAP · Mar 9, 2024

Why there is life after Wayne Bennett for the Dolphins

NRL clubs have fallen off a cliff when Wayne Bennett has left as coach but Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the succession plan to Kristian Woolf will succeed.

AAP · Feb 25, 2024

Woolf hungry to make Tonga Tests more than symbolic

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf will return to St Helens, scene of many of his greatest triumphs, for the first of a history-making three Tests against England.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour

Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell has wanted to play for Tonga for a decade and will finally get his wish after representing Wales and Australia at the World Cup.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

England to host maiden Test series against Tonga this autumn

The three-match series will be played in October and November.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Why Tonga is the secret weapon behind the Dolphins' incredible start to first NRL season

The Dolphins are taking the NRL by storm in their inaugural season and a hidden Tongan connection is helping to lead the way.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Hard work and humility: how St Helens scaled rugby league’s summit

Saints stand on top of the world after beating Penrith in their own back yard, the serial champions built on solid foundations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

Dolphins teenager Katoa 'ready' for NRL debut: Woolf

Former Penrith junior prodigy Isaiya Katoa is set to play in the halves for the Dolphins if Anthony Milford is not in the NRL side to play the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf

Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023