https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/Johnathan Thurston news, stats and career coverage.https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-fuels-origin-95d9https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-fuels-origin-95d9Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:43:07 GMTJohnathan Thurston’s 2017 Origin debut replacement role is highlighted as Cameron Munster discusses his own long‑term plans with Queensland, linking past legends to today’s captaincy. https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-cries-tv-5e81https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-cries-tv-5e81Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:42:54 GMTJohnathan Thurston breaks down in uncontrollable tears during the debut of his new TV show with Buddy Franklin, revealing raw emotion and personal struggle on 5 July 2026. https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-joins-elite-6671https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-joins-elite-6671Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:22:23 GMTJohnathan Thurston and Jason Taumalolo make history as Cowboys greats, with Taumalolo reaching 300 NRL games and joining an elite list of legends, including Thurston https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-analyzes-state-f588https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-analyzes-state-f588Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:22:10 GMTJohnathan Thurston joins the commentary team for State of Origin III 2026, as NSW Blues face Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on July 8, with the series on the line https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-snubbed-all-5adchttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-snubbed-all-5adcMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:21:55 GMTJohnathan Thurston and Darren Lockyer don't make the cut for an all-time starting Origin side, sparking debate among rugby league fans and experts about the greatest players in the sport's history https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-runs-marathon-cd44https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-runs-marathon-cd44Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:06:58 GMTJohnathan Thurston, former NRL player, joins the Indigenous Marathon Project, helping 12 First Nations men and women run the New York City Marathon, promoting strength and resilience https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-receives-nrl-bd59https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-receives-nrl-bd59Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:32:38 GMTJohnathan Thurston, Queensland assistant coach, gets warned by NRL to tone down behavior during State of Origin games, revealing his passion for the sport https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-opens-up-2eb4https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-opens-up-2eb4Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:16:19 GMTJohnathan Thurston reveals the pain that almost broke his 'strong mind' mantra, discussing his struggles and how he overcame them, offering a unique insight into the rugby league athlete's life https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-mentors-long-c762https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-mentors-long-c762Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:45:22 GMTJohnathan Thurston mentors 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in a sports documentary, The Long Run, as they train for the TCS New York City Marathon, airing on Nine on June 28 https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-leads-30m-31a6https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-leads-30m-31a6Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:42 GMTJohnathan Thurston supports Beanie For Brain Cancer Round, raising over $30m for research, after meeting Mark Hughes, former Newcastle Knights star, in 2015 https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-struggles-beat-2c2ehttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-struggles-beat-2c2eWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:03:32 GMTJohnathan Thurston has never beaten the Wests Tigers on NSW soil, a surprising statistic for the Australian rugby league athlete, with key matches and results shaping his career https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-competes-tipping-14d2https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-competes-tipping-14d2Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:48:08 GMTJohnathan Thurston joins Ebony Marinoff and Archie Thompson in Tipping Point's Battle of the Codes, competing for a $40,000 charity prize on Nine https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-suffers-injury-6edchttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-suffers-injury-6edcTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:36:50 GMTJohnathan Thurston's injury means Michael Morgan must step up for the Maroons, with the team's success relying on his performance, as Thurston's absence will be deeply felt https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-clashes-cameron-82b7https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-clashes-cameron-82b7Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:36:40 GMTJohnathan Thurston faces Cameron Smith in possibly their last match, a highly anticipated NRL showdown with significant implications for both players https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-injured-cowboys-ecbchttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-injured-cowboys-ecbcTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:24:58 GMTJohnathan Thurston suffers hamstring injury in North Queensland's 36-0 NRL win over Canterbury, with the Cowboys consolidating their top four spot https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-returns-form-dfe8https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-returns-form-dfe8Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:24:48 GMTJohnathan Thurston makes a successful return from injury, setting up three tries and scoring one in North Queensland's 32-6 NRL win over Parramatta, and is expected to face heavy treatment from NSW in State of Origin II https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-qualifies-york-fc91https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-qualifies-york-fc91Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:24:18 GMTJohnathan Thurston and Lance Franklin complete 30km trial for New York Marathon, showcasing their endurance and commitment to distance running https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-champion-of-culture-beyond-the-field-u57zhttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/johnathan-thurston-champion-of-culture-beyond-the-field-u57zTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:01:03 GMTJohnathan Thurston isn't just a rugby league icon; he's a cultural force in Australia. His journey through adversity and triumph has left an imprint that extends far beyond the try line. https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/the-2004-nrl-grand-final-thurston-s-defining-leap-of-faith-3573https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/the-2004-nrl-grand-final-thurston-s-defining-leap-of-faith-3573Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:44 GMTIn a clash for the ages, Johnathan Thurston's audacious skills first took center stage during the 2004 NRL Grand Final. It marked not just a turning point for his career but a pivotal moment for the North Queensland Cowboys and the rugby league community. https://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/thurston-s-2015-grand-final-a-defining-moment-in-rugby-league-i30thttps://johnathanthurstonnews.site/news/thurston-s-2015-grand-final-a-defining-moment-in-rugby-league-i30tMon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:47 GMTJohnathan Thurston's performance in the 2015 Grand Final encapsulated the essence of a champion. It was a night of triumph and heartbreak that crystallized his status as one of the true greats of the game.