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Wayne Bennett with Latrell Mitchell

Bennett confirms interest in Rabbitohs reunion

Wayne Bennett has confirmed he is interested in returning to South next year in the wake of Jason Demetriou's sacking.

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou says he'll have his job for at least the next week.

Carnage continues at Souths as club official quits

Jason Demetriou's exit from the Rabbitohs has led to another high profile exit, with the club's second in charge quitting suddenly.

Rabbitohs players come together after conceding a try.

Mystery coach gets endorsement to take Souths job

A coach with an extraordinary record but who isn't regularly spoken about as an NRL coach-in-waiting has been thrown into the mix for Souths.

North Queensland second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki.

Lockyer floats theory for rising star's 'savage' exit

Wally Lewis was "very surprised" by a departure that could hurt the Cowboys but Darren Lockyer could see the logic behind it.

Souths CEO Blake Solly addresses the media after Jason Demetriou's sacking.

Bunnies boss explains 'extremely cruel' sacking process

South Sydney boss Blake Solly has fired back at the manager of Jason Demetriou after sacking the coach on Tuesday night.

Adam Reynolds celebrates with Cody Walker after Souths beat Manly to advance to the 2021 grand final.

'Foolish' roster call that became a coach killer

Blake Solly bristled at the mention of Adam Reynolds' exit as he explained the decision to sack Jason Demetriou. But Souths fans won't forget.

Sam Walker, Sydney Roosters

Lockyer responds to intriguing Walker rumour

Darren Lockyer insists that discussions about Sam Walker's potential future at the Broncos are "premature", revealing he believes the star will remain in Sydney.

Danny Weidler fronts Jason Demetriou.

Heartwarming text after Demetriou axed by Bunnies

South Sydney has officially axed Jason Demetriou, with Dragons legend Ben Hornby to take over as interim coach for the rest of 2024.

'Don't like one another': Coach, star in 'emotional' return

Jack Bird and Shane Flanagan won a premiership at Cronulla - but they will be public enemy No.1 when they return to Shark Park.

Slater's bold call amid 'exciting' Tigers rebuild

Billy Slater has made a bold call on the Wests Tigers, claiming the struggling club are "not far off" after landing some massive signings.