Johnathan Thurston
Darren witnessed one of Origin’s most shameful events. It made him a better man
A lifelong Maroons fan has written his autobiography. From Alfie Langer to miracle tries to beer-can showers, the book portrays State of Origin as a thrilling mirror to the ups and downs of life.
- Nick Dent
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Ashes pitch calls on men to change behaviour
A campaign running throughout the cricket season capitalises on the sport’s reach and mostly male audience.
- Courtney Kruk
Embattled Johnathan Thurston Academy calls in the lobbyists
The former NRL star’s academy is embroiled in a damaging legal battle. Now, they’ve turned to Kyle Sandilands’ former manager for help.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
- Opinion
- State of Origin
‘I’m proper sorry’: Spencer breaks silence on apology to Mam
Spencer Leniu has emerged as rugby league’s most unlikely peacemaker - and his apology to Ezra Mam over the Las Vegas racism incident showed his class.
- Danny Weidler
- Exclusive
- State of Origin
‘It’s in the past now’: Leniu and Mam put Vegas racism saga to bed in emotional Origin embrace
Vision shows Leniu exchanging words with Mam before the pair share a hug more than a year after the racial slur that tarnished the NRL’s 2024 season-opener in Las Vegas.
- Michael Chammas
- Exclusive
- Investigation
The star footballer, his manager and the explosive claims engulfing their academy
Johnathan Thurston and his long-time controversial manager Sam Ayoub are embroiled in an explosive lawsuit involving a former employee of their organisation.
- Kate McClymont and Chris Barrett
Leniu was ‘overly aggressive’ towards a Maroon legend. Now Queensland will make him a target
Queensland have not forgotten Spencer Leniu’s confrontation with Johnathan Thurston, and QRL boss Ben Ikin says he expects the fiery forward to come in for special treatment next Wednesday.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘Walk towards the fire’: Leniu returns to sold-out Suncorp after Thurston stoush
Few Queenslanders will have forgotten how the Roosters enforcer sparred with the Suncorp crowd and favourite son Johnathan Thurston.
- Dan Walsh
- Opinion
- The Sydney Morning Herald
Super Bowl’s over, baby. My final column
I’ve had a front-row seat to greatness and madness in my time as the Herald’s chief sports writer.
- Andrew Webster
- Opinion
- NRL 2024
Immortals heaven is filling up fast. When will the ‘Full House’ sign go up?
The game’s administrators are happy to kick these questions down the road until a future generation is forced to close the border.
- Malcolm Knox