I'm just Wayne: Bennett defends approach
Wayne Bennett has offered an olive branch to Mal Meninga but is still not impressed with the way the Kangaroos job had been decided.
www.espn.co.ukI can’t access live updates right now, but I can share the latest widely reported context on Wayne Bennett up to early 2026 and point you to how to verify the very latest.
Brief answer
- As of mid-2025 into 2026, Wayne Bennett remained an active head coach in the NRL with South Sydney Rabbitohs and had been linked to ongoing discussions about his tenure and contract, as well as ongoing public debate about his longevity and coaching future. For the exact latest developments (new contract, role changes, or retirement announcements), please check the most current sports news sources.
What to check for the latest
- Club announcements: South Sydney Rabbitohs official site and club social channels for contract news or coaching updates.
- Major Australian sports outlets: Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Fox Sports, and NZ/UK outlets covering NRL for any announcements.
- Rugby league aggregators: ZeroTackle, NRLNews, and Sky Sports/Nine WWOS for timely briefs and clips.
How to verify quickly
- Search queries you can use now: "Wayne Bennett latest news May 2026", "Wayne Bennett South Sydney contract 2026", "Wayne Bennett coaching future 2026".
- If you want, I can run a focused web search and summarize the very latest items with direct citations. Let me know and I’ll pull the current headlines and essential details.