NRL

A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he has already answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record, and described fans rushing the field as "pretty disruptive".

After all the speculation, the fans stormed the field in the aftermath of Alex Johnston's record-breaking try and the result was an outpouring of emotion celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

Alex Johnston becomes the greatest try-scorer in Australian rugby league history with a double against the Roosters, prompting fans to ignore the NRL's pleas not to storm the field to celebrate.

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet destroyed the team he will play for next year — but in a sign of his appetite for excellence, he was far from satisfied.

The Broncos' defence is labelled "pathetic" as they surrender a 20-6 lead, hit back in the second half but eventually lose 40-32 on the back of future teammate Jonah Pezet's game-sealing try.

Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith will miss Friday night's match against the Rabbitohs after he was involved in an e-bike accident near the club's headquarters.

Heamasi Makasini has shown off his talent in both rugby codes, but Wests Tigers are hopeful they will keep the 18-year-old at the club once his contract expires.

After scouring the internet for footage of all 211 tries Alex Johnston has scored during his NRL career, these five are the most important to his journey towards the all-time record. 

Kalyn Ponga says previous appearances for Australia did not reflect his true national identity after the International Rugby League approved his application to switch allegiances to New Zealand. 

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax knows he has a long way to go to fulfil his dream of becoming a dual international and playing for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

As Alex Johnston moves to the edge of forever in his chase of the all-time try-scoring record, rugby league must brace itself for a chance that only comes around once or twice a century. 

Zac Lomax signs a deal with Western Force and Rugby Australia in a major blow to the NRL.

The Rabbitohs take down the Dolphins in a 70-point clash at Lang Park, with South Sydney's Alex Johnston scoring his 211th career try to move within one of Ken Irvine's record.

Ethan Sanders reveals what went through his mind before he kicked a field goal to take the Raiders to a thrilling 29-28 victory over Manly in golden point.

Wayne Bennett rules South Sydney out of the Zac Lomax stakes, with the Rabbitohs coach insisting the exiled State of Origin star must live with the consequences of his split with Parramatta. 

The Panthers remind the NRL of their brilliance with a ruthless 26-0 win over premiers Brisbane to kick off their 2026 season, exacting revenge for last year's epic preliminary final loss at Lang Park.

After conceding 52 unanswered points, Parramatta is left shocked by the Storm's performance as round one of the NRL continued in Melbourne.

Sua Fa'alogo has been waiting for some time to become part of Melbourne's storied lineage of fullbacks, but nowhere near as long as Melbourne has been waiting for a player like him.  

Parramatta and Melbourne reach an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm until 2028.

ARL Commission chair Peter V'Landys is adamant Las Vegas can remain a success beyond 2027 and insists fans will continue turning up once their team returns for a second time.