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Wayne Bennett's Dramatic Return to South Sydney: What You Need to Know

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Breaking news: Wayne Bennett makes a stunning comeback to coach South Sydney! Find out all the juicy details here.

Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach, has made waves in the rugby league world with his decision to return to South Sydney Rabbitohs for a three-year stint starting next season. This move comes after Bennett's successful tenure with the Dolphins, as he now sets his sights on leading the Rabbitohs to victory once again. With a $3.6 million deal on the table and a failed bid from the Eels, Bennett's return to Souths has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride.

Bennett's confirmation of the move follows a tumultuous period in the NRL coaching landscape, marked by the unexpected departure of Brad Arthur. The Rabbitohs' announcement of Bennett's return has reignited excitement among fans, with talk of 'unfinished business' and high expectations for the upcoming seasons under his leadership.

At 74 years old, Bennett's energy and passion for the game show no signs of slowing down. His strategic prowess and track record of seven premiership wins make him a formidable force in the league. As he gears up to take the reins at South Sydney once again, all eyes are on Bennett to work his magic and lead the team to glory.

In a surprising twist, Bennett's return to South Sydney coincides with the unveiling of a multi-year deal, solidifying his commitment to the club until 2025. This strategic move not only cements Bennett's place in NRL history but also sets the stage for a thrilling chapter in the Rabbitohs' journey towards success.

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Wayne Bennett signs with NRL's bottom club South Sydney ... (ABC News)

The current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has inked a three-year deal with South Sydney from next season.

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Signed, sealed and delivered: Wayne Bennett to coach Rabbitohs (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The seven-time premiership winner will return to the last club he led to a grand final when he takes charge of South Sydney for a second time.

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BREAKING: Bennett's $3.6m Souths return officially done as Eels ... (Fox Sports)

BREAKING: Bennett's $3.6m Souths return officially done as Eels' last-ditch bid fails.

Rabbitohs Sign Wayne Bennett as Head Coach for Three Seasons ... (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to be welcoming back Wayne Bennett as the Club's Head Coach for the next three seasons from 2025 onwards.

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Wayne confirms huge move amid Eels twist (The Advertiser)

Wayne Bennett has finally confirmed where he'll be coaching in 2025 after a wild twist emerged following the sacking of Brad Arthur. less than 2 min read.

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'Unfinished business': Rabbitohs welcome back Wayne (Daily Telegraph)

It's official – Wayne Bennett is back at the Bunnies, with the super coach breaking his silence and the Rabbitohs setting out their agenda. Peter Badel.

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Rabbitohs confirm Wayne Bennett to return as coach in 2025 (NRL.COM)

South Sydney have confirmed that Wayne Bennett will return to Redfern as coach in 2025 after officially signing a multi-year deal.

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Wayne Bennett signs three-year deal with South Sydney (SEN)

The club released a statement on Tuesday to announce the seven-time premiership winning coach has signed a three-year deal. Bennett had previously coached at ...

Wayne Bennett, at 74, signs a 3-year deal to coach at the NRL's ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The 74-year-old Wayne Bennett has ended speculation about his coaching future beyond 2024 with NRL newcomer Dolphins by signing a three-year deal to return ...

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'Hard to explain ... He just gets it': Souths players hail 'wonderful ... (Fox Sports)

'Hard to explain ... He just gets it': Souths players hail 'wonderful' Wayne signing.

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Why Wayne Bennett "will fix" the Rabbitohs after confirming his ... (SEN)

But Shane Webcke, who won four premierships under Bennett at the Broncos, said there was one reason why the current Dolphins coach would continue to be ...

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NRL: Wayne Bennett signs three-year deal with South Sydney ... (ESPN Australia)

Wayne Bennett has confirmed he has signed a three-year deal at South Sydney and will return to the club next year to work with a side he insists can go ...

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'Not over': The 'red flags' with Bennett claims as Eels set to 'throw ... (Fox Sports)

'Not over': The 'red flags' with Bennett claims as Eels set to 'throw kitchen sink'

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38-year-old NRL drought gets even worse (The Advertiser)

Parramatta officials have confirmed they “wanted” Wayne Bennett to take over the team in 2025 and are confident star recruit Zac Lomax won't back out of his ...

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Parramatta's shambolic attempt to sign Bennett exposes what's ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Part of Parramatta's pitch to Wayne Bennett was that he would occupy the same office, figuratively speaking, as Jack Gibson and Ron Massey, his coaching ...

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How Parramatta botched their NRL pursuit of Wayne Bennett and ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The Eels sacked Brad Arthur despite missing out on Wayne Bennett. Read more here.

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'He's a damn good person': Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club's favourite sons.

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Wayne Bennett locks in next coaching move after startling Eels ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Bennett coached the Bunnies from 2019 to 2021 when the side made two preliminary finals and the 2021 grand final. And on Tuesday the 74-year-old coach said he ...

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38-year-old NRL drought gets even worse (Gold Coast Bulletin)

Parramatta officials have confirmed they “wanted” Wayne Bennett to take over the team in 2025 and are confident star recruit Zac Lomax won't back out of his ...

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Wayne Bennett opens door to a Sam Burgess return at South ... (Daily Mail)

The supercoach faced the media on Tuesday to discuss the move, and inevitably attention turned to the exploits of Burgess in England, where he has taken ...

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Bennett keen to bring Burgess back to Bunnies (Wide World of Sports)

Wayne Bennett confirmed he'll join Souths next year and the master coach has already addressed the elephan...

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'Elephant in the room': Bennett's 'toughest' takeover looms amid ... (Fox Sports)

'Elephant in the room': Bennett's 'toughest' takeover looms amid Souths stars' form slump.

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