News about Andrew Johns

Footy fans absolutely smash Channel Nine's Grand Final coverage: 'It's a disgrace'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2024
Footy fans on social media have hit out at Channel Nine's coverage of the NRLW State Championship and the NRLW. Norths Devils clinched a 20-18 victory against the Newtown Jets earlier this afternoon in the NRL State Championship, while the Sydney Roosters held off a ferocious comeback from the Cronulla Sharks to win the NRLW premiership. The Roosters would hold out against the Sharks attacks to seal a 32-28 victory and their second premiership in the last three years.

One of Channel Nine's biggest footy commentary stars gets a shocking demotion for the NRL Grand Final

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2024
An NRL legend has been axed from Channel Nine's commentary duties for this weekend's NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, according to reports. The former coach is arguably one of the most influential voices in the sport, having made 103 first-grade appearances as a player for four clubs before enjoying a successful coaching career with Canterbury, Penrith and the Roosters. The 66-year-old broadcaster, who also writes for the Sydney Morning Herald, signed an exclusive television deal with Nine back in 2017 and regularly calls matches on the broadcaster.

Disgraced footy star Brett Finch's wife reveals her new love with a very pointed message after the former NRL gun's conviction on vile child sex offences

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2024
Eliie Johnston's split from Finch (pictured together, right) first became public in December 2022 as the footy world was still reeling in shock after the former Storm and Roosters star narrowly avoided jail for his awful crime. Now she has revealed her new lover Liam Hillen (pictured together, left).

Andrew Johns reveals who is the real winner after Reece Walsh agrees incredible multi-million dollar deal with NRL club

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 22, 2024
The star fullback has been the subject of a contract saga which has rolled on for the best part of 12 months, but the Courier Mail reports that the Broncos have broken the deadlock and struck terms with their best player.

Wedding bells? NRL star Andrew Johns and his partner Kate Kendall spark engagement rumours as she is seen wearing diamond band on her ring finger

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 27, 2024
The NRL star, 50, and the Sydney-based yoga instructor were spotted out enjoying a romantic lunch together in Bronte on Tuesday. Kate was seen wearing a diamond sparkler on her ring finger during the outing, sparking speculation that they have quietly got engaged.

NRL great Andrew Johns reveals he wishes Newcastle pulled him into line during his playing days - as he issues warning to troubled South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2024
NRL great Andrew Johns has admitted he 'carried on' during his playing days at the Knights (pictured left) given his superstar status - and urged Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell (right) not to go down the same path.

NRL Immortal: How Ronnie Coote went from footy's public enemy No.1 to winning the game's highest honour

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 22, 2024
Coote waited 43 years to finally win recognition as an Immortal after a glittering career that saw him win six premierships - but back in 1970 he made a move that left footy fans absolutely furious.

NRL Hall of Fame: Footy legend Andrew Johns explodes over his shabby treatment by organisers of the most prestigious award - and makes a startling confession

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 21, 2024
Johns is one of three living Immortals alongside Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga, but said that none of the trio had been consulted regarding the next inductee into their club.

How a Channel Nine star found a very touching way to honour legendary footy caller at the Paris Olympics - after his tragic cancer death

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2024
Channel 9 star Mat Thompson has delivered a heartbreaking tribute to his footy legend mate and mentor David Morrow (left) who tragically died of cancer - revealing he found a unique way to make him live on at the Paris Games (right).

David Morrow funeral: Footy greats gather to farewell the legendary sports broadcaster

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2024
Former NRL players Andrew Johns, Laurie Daley and Paul Gallen were among those to pay their respects to Morrow, along with Daryl Brohman and other Nine radio colleagues.

Channel Nine footy commentator Danika Mason reveals dental damage she suffered in a VERY strange way - before getting it fixed

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2024
Footy legend Andrew Johns, laying the groundwork to show the embarrassing photos, said: 'It's not the only injury news. There's another major injury today.

Ben Cousins: One of Australia's biggest and most controversial sports stars makes unexpected appearance with footy legend at State of Origin - can you spot him?

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2024
He's not known for his love of rugby league but he is known as one of the greatest - and most scandal-plagued - players in the history of his chosen sport, and he made a surprise cameo as Andrew Johns (pictured left and right) took viewers into the NSW sheds after their win on Wednesday night.

See Latrell Mitchell's epic four-word comeback to Queensland fans after NSW's massive win in series decider

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 18, 2024
Latrell Mitchell (pictured left) played no part in the Origin decider for the NSW Blues due to injury - but he still managed to get under the skin of Queensland fans. The Rabbitohs star posted his support on Instagram at fulltime on Wednesday.

State of Origin game three: Inside the Blues' wild Origin celebrations as they belt out an obscene new team song that will leave Queenslanders furious

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 18, 2024
Victorious NSW State of Origin stars were led by Stephen Crichton and Brian To'o (left) as they belted out the R-rated lyrics to their victory tune in the dressing rooms after an all-time classic match on Wednesday night.

State of Origin player ratings: See who starred and who flopped as NSW pull off a footy miracle to win the series in Queensland

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 17, 2024
Another State of Origin classic is in the books and New South Wales have created history to win a decider in Queensland for just the third time ever

State of Origin star Angus Crichton makes a stunning confession about mental health battle that saw him tasered by police

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2024
After 18 months of battling mental illness, NSW Blues forward Angus Crichton (pictured left and right with girlfriend Chloe Esegbona) has saved his career and become one of the NRL's best. Now he has made a shock revelation about his comeback.

Controversial sin-binning of Api Koroisau slammed by footy fans and commentators - as toothless Tigers are savaged by ruthless Sharks

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
A host of footy commentators as well as fans on social media have questioned the sin-binning of Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau (pictured left) on Friday against the Sharks. The controversial incident (right) unfolded midway through the first half.

Why this seemingly innocent Origin image is leaving Blues and Queensland fans outraged - but for very different reasons

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2024
The rugby league world was left fuming over one half of a double sin binning during the Blues' stunning 38-18 triumph over the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday night.

See State of Origin's cutest moment as NSW hero Mitchell Moses spots his baby daughter in the crowd - and gets so excited he forgets to do one simple thing

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2024
Blues hero Mitchell Moses not only collected player of the match honours at Origin last night, he also appeared in the most heartwarming moment of the evening shortly after the full-time siren.

State of Origin player ratings: See who starred and who flopped as NSW blew Queensland away to take the series to a decider in Brisbane

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2024
In front of 90,084 fans at Melbourne's MCG, Mitchell Moses (right; Brian To'o, left, Jarome Luai, centre) led the Blues to victory with four try assists, squaring the series heading into the July 17 decider in Brisbane.

Sin bin farce sees State of Origin star escape punishment for ugly tackle... before being penalised for 'aggressive head rub'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2024
The Blues enforcer, in Andrew Johns's view, should have been given a 10-minute sideline stint after lifting Reuben Cotter off the ground, tipping him beyond the parallel.

Andrew Johns makes huge Mitchell Moses claim as NSW gun reveals the secret to his career-best performance in State of Origin domination

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2024
NRL Immortal Andrew Johns (pictured left) has heaped praise on Mitchell Moses, labelling the halfback's performance for the NSW Blues in game two (right) of the Origin series 'the best he has seen in his career.' Moses was immense as he effectively kicked Queensland to death in a man of the match display at the MCG on Wednesday.

NSW State of Origin hard man Angus Crichton sends Queensland captain a veiled threat after he was hit with a 'cheap shot' in game one

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2024
Angus Crichton has sent Daly Cherry-Evans a veiled threat after claims the Maroons captain performed a 'cheap shot' on the Blues hard man during the series opener.

Andrew Johns slams the NRL over sickening tackle that the footy legend found 'hard to watch'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 24, 2024
Johns (inset) was stunned by the aftermath of Junior Pauga's wicked shot on Connor Tracey (pictured left) on Saturday night, with the footy great amazed it didn't result in a broken jaw or season-ending knee injury. Pauga was sent off (pictured right) after he smashed the Bulldogs fullback late and high.