Johnathan Thurston and his long-time controversial manager Sam Ayoub are embroiled in an explosive lawsuit involving a former employee of their organisation.

Johnathan Thurston has criticised the game-management of Manly - led by Daly Cherry-Evans - that saw them cough up a 16-0 lead to lose to Newcastle on Thursday night. And it could spell the end of ...

Riley, who had dreams of playing for the North Queensland Cowboys like his idol Johnathan Thurston, said watching football now is bittersweet. 'I wish I could play every time I watch the footy on TV.

Leading into the first game at Suncorp Stadium, all eyes were on NSW firebrand Leniu, labelled Queensland’s main target after his run-in with Johnathan Thurston earlier this year. It took until ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Leniu was embroiled in a well-publicised spat with Maroons legend Johnathan Thurston earlier this year ...

It comes after Leniu’s verbal spat with Maroons legend Johnathan Thurston at Suncorp Stadium last month, the same venue that will host tonight’s series opener.

Darren Lockyer says there's "no doubt" Queensland would be using Spencer Leniu's clash with Johnathan Thurston as motivation before the State of Origin opener, despite denials from Maroons coach ...

Maroons legends have crowned Blues firebrand Spencer Leniu public enemy No. 1 and urged Queensland to bash the ‘new Paul Gallen’ for revenge over his sideline spat with Johnathan Thurston.

Johnathan Thurston looks agitated. He is inside the bowels of Suncorp Stadium, pacing up and down, looking as if he’s getting ready for Origin battle at his one-time field of dreams.