What, exactly, is Bennett's job? His bosses won't say

Fairfax Media asked Red Hall for a precise description of the veteran's duties after he told an extraordinary London media conference on Wednesday that if he had a choice, he wouldn't do any press at all.

Scott says NRL players could skip spring break

Australian players would probably be willing to forgo their spring break to host the first Great Britain side in 12 years, prop Matt Scott has said ahead of Sunday's clash with England.

Bennett again proves the master manipulator

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Bennett goes rogue in astonishing media conference

Wayne Bennett has given the press conference of his career – with the centrepiece a detailed explanation of why he despises doing press conferences.

Meninga wants shorter pre-season, return to NZ tours

The record-breaking former national captain – who faces his first Test coaching showdown with Wayne Bennett's England this Sunday – also says he'll walk away from the post even if he thinks he's doing a good job but players aren't responding to him.

Boyd finally steps out of Bennett's shadow

Australia fullback Darius Boyd spoke of opposing his mentor, inspiration and father figure for the first time ever as the green-and-golds figuratively put one foot on the hallowed turf of Anfield.

Bennett furious with flat England

England 38 Scotland 12 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry

'So good it's boring': Kangaroos win but the game faces challenges

In an unguarded moment on television at halftime, Australia halfback Johnathan Thurston told the BBC: "Hopefully we can run away with it".

Why Mal Meninga walked out on PNG

Mal Meninga has broken his silence on allegations he callously walked out on Papua New Guinea mid-contract to take the Australian coaching job, saying "I just didn't get paid".