Jason Demetriou
Jason Demetriou is an Australian rugby league coach and former player who has gained recognition for his role as the head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Taking over the coaching responsibilities in 2021, Demetriou has focused on developing the team's young talent while maintaining competitive performance in the NRL. He has been praised for his coaching strategies and ability to inspire players, including his notable backing of Lachlan Ilias as a future star of the club.
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Jason Demetriou has declared an interest in the Chiefs role.
Ivan Cleary won’t coach PNG Chiefs
Australia· 2026-02-22
The Broncos, who have signed Jason Demetriou as coach and Reagan Campbell-Gillard as a player, missed out on the Super League in 2026.
League plans 2027 season launch in London, Dubai, and Hong KongAustralia· 2025-10-25
Jason Demetriou is Latrell Mitchell's former coach who comments on the narrative surrounding Mitchell.
Why silent Latrell Mitchell is still league’s loudest voiceAustralia· 2025-05-23
Demetriou discussed the long-term plan for Mitchell's position on the team.
What to do with Jye and Trell? Bennett’s number one dilemma at the RabbitohsAustralia· 2025-04-11
Jason Demetriou is a former Souths coach who tipped Lachie Ilias to become a top halfback.
Lachlan Galvin could sign a $20m dealAustralia· 2025-03-23
Jason Demetriou, who took over from the great Wayne Bennett at South Sydney in 2020, can relate to the challenges faced by rookie coaches.
NRL history is littered with rookie coaches who didn’t make it. Here’s why there’s hope for Parramatta Eels coach Jason RylesAustralia· 2025-03-22
Jason Demetriou is the coach who declared Ilias would be 'the best halfback the club has had in a long time'.
Lachlan Ilias asked Bennett if he’d be playing 7 at Souths. The one word answer told him it was time to leaveAustralia· 2025-02-18
