Jonathan Thurston
Jonathan Thurston is a former professional rugby league player from Australia, widely regarded as one of the greatest halfbacks in the history of the sport. During his career, he played for the North Queensland Cowboys and the Australian national team, earning multiple accolades including premierships and the prestigious Dally M Medal. After retiring, he became involved in coaching and established the Jonathan Thurston Academy, which focuses on empowering youth and fostering education in Indigenous communities. Recently, he has been in the news due to allegations made by a former employee regarding workplace misconduct and his handling of complaints.
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Recent news mentions
Austin said he looked up to former NRL great Jonathan Thurston, and was inspired by the way Thurston pushed through early setbacks.
On The Up: Rotorua teen author turns life challenges into resilience-focused sports book
New Zealand· 2025-12-10
Austin said he looked up to former NRL great Jonathan Thurston, and was inspired by the way Thurston pushed through early setbacks.
On The Up: Rotorua teen author turns life challenges into resilience-focused sports bookNew Zealand· 2025-12-09Jonathan Thurston is included in the list of athletes affected by the fraudulent merchandise sales.
NSW Blues and Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary becomes fraud victim in dodgy advertisement. It’s about to become a police matter.
Australia· 2025-07-10
Jonathan Thurston has denied that he ignored Samantha Johnson’s complaints.
Jonathan Thurston allegedly sacked employee after Sam Ayoub sexual misconduct allegationsAustralia· 2025-06-04
