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Canberra Times

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The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next...

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WA Today

Andrew Johns

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next...

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The Age

Andrew Johns

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next...

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

04.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

04.06.2026 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

04.06.2026 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?

Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

04.06.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Immortal inspection: How a playmaker can win – or lose – an Origin opener

Forget the statistics and metrics – these are the elements that truly matter for an Origin playmaker. And this is how game one will be decided.

27.05.2026 20

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Immortal inspection: How a playmaker can win - or lose - an Origin opener

Forget the statistics and metrics – these are the elements that truly matter for an Origin playmaker. And this is how game one will be decided.

27.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Immortal inspection: How a playmaker can win – or lose – an Origin opener

Forget the statistics and metrics – these are the elements that truly matter for an Origin playmaker. And this is how game one will be decided.

27.05.2026 20

The Age

Andrew Johns

Immortal inspection: How a playmaker can win – or lose – an Origin opener

Forget the statistics and metrics – these are the elements that truly matter for an Origin playmaker. And this is how game one will be decided.

27.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed

Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.

21.05.2026 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed

Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.

21.05.2026 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed

Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.

21.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed

Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.

21.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

It’s time for Queensland to give Sam Walker the No.7 jersey

Billy Slater should look to the future, not the past, when picking his No.7 for Origin, which means giving Sam Walker a chance over veterans Daly...

14.05.2026 30

WA Today

Andrew Johns

It’s time for Queensland to give Sam Walker the No.7 jersey

Billy Slater should look to the future, not the past, when picking his No.7 for Origin, which means giving Sam Walker a chance over veterans Daly...

14.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

It’s time for Queensland to give Sam Walker the No.7 jersey

Billy Slater should look to the future, not the past, when picking his No.7 for Origin, which means giving Sam Walker a chance over veterans Daly...

14.05.2026 20

The Age

Andrew Johns

It’s time for Queensland to give Sam Walker the No.7 jersey

Billy Slater should look to the future, not the past, when picking his No.7 for Origin, which means giving Sam Walker a chance over veterans Daly...

14.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Defence is a chain, and the Bulldogs don’t know how to break it

Canterbury are struggling to score points in 2026. This is why – and this is how they can fix it.

07.05.2026 20

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Defence is a chain, and the Bulldogs don’t know how to break it

Canterbury are struggling to score points in 2026. This is why – and this is how they can fix it.

07.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Defence is a chain, and the Bulldogs don’t know how to break it

Canterbury are struggling to score points in 2026. This is why – and this is how they can fix it.

07.05.2026 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Defence is a chain, and the Bulldogs don’t know how to break it

Canterbury are struggling to score points in 2026. This is why – and this is how they can fix it.

07.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Everyone, even the Tigers, can win with Luai’s PNG move. Here’s who I would target next

I don’t think the PNG Chiefs could have landed a better marquee player to lead the NRL’s new franchise. Their next signings could set up a rugby...

30.04.2026 30

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Everyone, even the Tigers, can win with Luai’s PNG move. Here’s who I would target next

I don’t think the PNG Chiefs could have landed a better marquee player to lead the NRL’s new franchise. Their next signings could set up a rugby...

30.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Everyone, even the Tigers, can win with Luai’s PNG move. Here’s who I would target next

I don’t think the PNG Chiefs could have landed a better marquee player to lead the NRL’s new franchise. Their next signings could set up a rugby...

30.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Everyone, even the Tigers, can win with Luai’s PNG move. Here’s who I would target next

I don’t think the PNG Chiefs could have landed a better marquee player to lead the NRL’s new franchise. Their next signings could set up a rugby...

30.04.2026 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

If Origin was picked today, this would be my NSW team

Based on form and the season so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for Adam Doueihi to get his call-up for NSW.

23.04.2026 20

WA Today

Andrew Johns

If Origin was picked today, this would be my NSW team

Based on form and the season so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for Adam Doueihi to get his call-up for NSW.

23.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

If Origin was picked today, this would be my NSW team

Based on form and the season so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for Adam Doueihi to get his call-up for NSW.

23.04.2026 20

The Age

Andrew Johns

If Origin was picked today, this would be my NSW team

Based on form and the season so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for Adam Doueihi to get his call-up for NSW.

23.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Craig Bellamy needs to reinvent the Storm – and fast

The NRL’s new rules and the loss of key players have left Melbourne vulnerable, and teams are lining up to take advantage.

16.04.2026 30

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Craig Bellamy needs to reinvent the Storm – and fast

The NRL’s new rules and the loss of key players have left Melbourne vulnerable, and teams are lining up to take advantage.

16.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Craig Bellamy needs to reinvent the Storm – and fast

The NRL’s new rules and the loss of key players have left Melbourne vulnerable, and teams are lining up to take advantage.

16.04.2026 20

The Age

Andrew Johns

Craig Bellamy needs to reinvent the Storm – and fast

The NRL’s new rules and the loss of key players have left Melbourne vulnerable, and teams are lining up to take advantage.

16.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Penrith played the best game I’ve ever seen. And they’re getting better every week

Penrith’s latest evolution is at odds with their 16 NRL rivals. They look unbeatable.

09.04.2026 20

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Penrith played the best game I’ve ever seen. And they’re getting better every week

Penrith’s latest evolution is at odds with their 16 NRL rivals. They look unbeatable.

09.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Penrith played the best game I’ve ever seen. And they’re getting better every week

Penrith’s latest evolution is at odds with their 16 NRL rivals. They look unbeatable.

09.04.2026 20

The Age

Andrew Johns

Penrith played the best game I’ve ever seen. And they’re getting better every week

Penrith’s latest evolution is at odds with their 16 NRL rivals. They look unbeatable.

09.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

02.04.2026 30

The Age

Andrew Johns

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

02.04.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

02.04.2026 30

WA Today

Andrew Johns

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

02.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Pressure is piling up on game’s best playmakers – and deservedly so

We’re only a month into the NRL season. But already, defensive frailties and underwhelming attacking plays have these stars in the crosshairs.

26.03.2026 40

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Pressure is piling up on game’s best playmakers – and deservedly so

We’re only a month into the NRL season. But already, defensive frailties and underwhelming attacking plays have these stars in the crosshairs.

26.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Pressure is piling up on game’s best playmakers – and deservedly so

We’re only a month into the NRL season. But already, defensive frailties and underwhelming attacking plays have these stars in the crosshairs.

26.03.2026 30

The Age

Andrew Johns

Pressure is piling up on game’s best playmakers – and deservedly so

We’re only a month into the NRL season. But already, defensive frailties and underwhelming attacking plays have these stars in the crosshairs.

26.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

No more robots. No more wrestlemania. Six agains can bring back NRL glory days

Set restarts are up 67 per cent, which is far too many. But I’m still a fan of the NRL’s latest crackdown because it will pay off in the long run.

19.03.2026 30

WA Today

Andrew Johns

No more robots. No more wrestlemania. Six agains can bring back NRL glory days

Set restarts are up 67 per cent, which is far too many. But I’m still a fan of the NRL’s latest crackdown because it will pay off in the long run.

19.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns