Super League star and ex-Souths half Lewis Dodd has opened up about his failed NRL stint in an honest reveal.
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Emerging as a star in five seasons at St Helens, Dodd joined the Bunnies on a rich three-year deal from 2025 but was released after just one season and six games in first grade.
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He has since returned to the Super League with the Catalans Dragons and has started his 2026 campaign in strong style.
After leading the Dragons to a 22-16 win over Leigh, Dodd disagreed to a statement made by Sky Sports’ Brian Carney that he wasn’t given a fair shake in the NRL.
“Obviously it didn’t go to plan or the way I wanted to, but I’ve said numerous times now that I wouldn’t change it,” Dodd said.
“The experiences and the lessons that I got both on and off the field is making me enjoy my rugby league now so I wouldn’t change it.”
When Carney then followed up whether Dodd felt he was “up to the high standard” of the NRL, the playmaker believes there’s no doubt.
“100%. That level, not just on the game but every day in training and what you do away from the game, that was the biggest lesson,” he replied.
“In a weird way it probably gave me more confidence knowing I can be at that level and to bring it back here and start enjoying my rugby league again.”
Through four rounds, Catalans are 2-2 and sit eighth on the ladder, with Dodd partnering former Dogs playmaker Toby Sexton in the halves on a team that features former NRL players Nic Cotric, Charlie Staines and Kruise Leeming.
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