Wayne Bennett
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19506.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Wayne Bennett is a highly regarded Australian rugby league coach, known for his success in the NRL and his ability to develop winning teams. With a career spanning several decades, Bennett has coached various teams, including the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He has won multiple premierships and is celebrated for his strategic acumen and leadership skills. Recently, he has been in the news for his reunion with the Rabbitohs, as players like Cody Walker express optimism about achieving a championship under his guidance.
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Coach Wayne Bennett stood in the middle of the field watching as Mitchell tore the strapping tape off his hands and then left training.
Latrell Mitchell leaves South Sydney training session, casting doubt over NSW Blues availabilityAustralia· 2026-06-22
Wayne Bennett is the head coach at South Sydney.
Cowboys coach signs new deal until 2028Australia· 2026-06-20
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett said on Sunday his strike centre Mitchell would not feature for the Bunnies.
Injured centre ruled out of NSW State of Origin selection for game twoAustralia· 2026-05-31
Wayne Bennett was another coach on the Chiefs’ wish list.
Ivan Cleary won’t coach PNG ChiefsAustralia· 2026-02-22
Wayne Bennett is a seven-time premiership-winning coach who has been in communication with Payne Haas for years.
Wayne Bennett reunion key to shock Rabbitohs signing, agent saysAustralia· 2026-02-11
Wayne Bennett is described as 'that guy who adds the special sauce'.
Adam Reynolds rejects claims of Michael Maguire fallout after shock South Sydney moveAustralia· 2026-02-09
Wayne Bennett has delivered a masterstroke by securing Payne Haas for the Rabbitohs.
Why did the Broncos star choose Rabbitohs?Australia· 2026-02-09
Wayne Bennett will coach Payne Haas at the South Sydney Rabbitohs after Haas signed a three-year deal.
Payne Haas signs with South Sydney Rabbitohs on three-year deal; set to reunite with Wayne BennettAustralia· 2026-02-08
Wayne Bennett is facing challenges at South Sydney after a disappointing season.
Key stories, gains, losses and contract situations for all 17 teamsAustralia· 2026-01-30
Wayne Bennett knows who England needs as a World Cup coach.
Wayne Bennett knows who England needs as a World Cup coachAustralia· 2026-01-16
Wayne Bennett returned to coach South Sydney after Jason Demetriou was sacked.
Reece Walsh came of age in 2025. Who can possibly stop him next year?Australia· 2025-12-25
Wayne Bennett is one of the big-name coaches who will meet with the NRL to discuss several hot topics.
Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Ricky Stuart to discuss bunker, sin-bins and kick-off ruleAustralia· 2025-12-01
Wayne Bennett's Rabbitohs will take on his old Dolphins side.
Grand final rematch date revealed while Canberra Raiders the team to miss Magic RoundAustralia· 2025-11-12
Koloamatangi started the year in the back row before being shifted to the middle by coach Wayne Bennett.
Souths forward weighing up options after Ashes tourAustralia· 2025-11-11
Fifita will be reunited with coach Wayne Bennett.
Ryan Papenhuyzen released by Melbourne Storm amid R360 linksAustralia· 2025-10-30
Wayne Bennett played a big role in saving Adam Reynolds' marriage by encouraging him to fight for it.
Broncos’ captain Adam Reynolds opens up about wife’s cocaine addictionAustralia· 2025-10-25
Wayne Bennett was the coach of England during the World Cup final of 2017.
Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms largeAustralia· 2025-10-20
Bennett, president of Mental Health is Wealth and a corporate wellness consultant, helps men build healthier ways to express their emotions.
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Coach Wayne Bennett surprised even Meninga by rushing his Test centre back.
Melbourne Storm star Jahrome Hughes is back just three weeks after breaking his armAustralia· 2025-09-25
Wayne Bennett has defended his player Brandon Smith amid allegations of drug use.
Harry Wilson is Wallabies’ next John EalesAustralia· 2025-09-13
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett was not part of the decision to sign Lewis Dodd.
Clubs rush to spend extra NRL funding as fears grow about PNG teamAustralia· 2025-09-07
Wayne Bennett is portrayed as rugby league's subconscious, voicing what others might think but cannot say.
Behind Wayne Bennett’s dismissal of Brandon Smith case as ‘pretty trivial’Australia· 2025-09-05
Wayne Bennett launches staunch defence of Brandon Smith.
Wayne Bennett launches staunch defence of Brandon SmithAustralia· 2025-09-04
Wayne Bennett is backing Cameron Murray and Brandon Smith in their training and performance.
Wayne Bennett on Cameron Murray’s late, late South Sydney cameoAustralia· 2025-09-02Coach Wayne Bennett has put trust in Cameron Murray regarding his comeback decision.
Why Tuesday is ‘D-Day’ for South Sydney captain Cameron MurrayAustralia· 2025-08-30
Wayne Bennett is the South Sydney coach who expressed interest in luring David Fifita to his team.
Des Hasler moved on as Gold Coast Titans coachAustralia· 2025-08-25
Wayne Bennett is the coach considering starting Latrell Mitchell ahead of Gray.
South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons scores, odds, how to watch, team lists, newsAustralia· 2025-08-21
The NRL, which overlooked Wayne Bennett for the head coaching role due to his role as South Sydney’s head coach.
Walters wants Gorden Tallis as his Kangaroos’ cultural attache. The NRL is set to say noAustralia· 2025-08-21
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett was tight-lipped on the subject following his team’s victory.
Brandon Smith questioned by Queensland Police at Gold Coast Airport over person linked to drug probeAustralia· 2025-08-13
Wayne Bennett has not claimed the wooden spoon in 37 years in the premiership.
Brandon Smith questioned by police at airport before Souths’ victory over TitansAustralia· 2025-08-10
