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flag Alex Johnston broke Ken Irvine's 53-year NRL try record on March 13, 2026, becoming the league’s all-time leading try scorer.

flag On March 13, 2026, South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston became the NRL’s all-time leading try scorer with his 213th try, surpassing Ken Irvine’s 53-year-old record during a match against the Sydney Roosters. flag The milestone, achieved in the second half after a break by Latrell Mitchell, prompted a field invasion, a 15-minute delay, and widespread celebration, including praise from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. flag Johnston, of Torres Strait Islander and Papua New Guinean heritage, has played 245 NRL games since 2014 and aims to lead PNG’s new NRL team in 2028. flag His record-breaking performance was hailed as a historic moment for rugby league and a source of national pride in Papua New Guinea.

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