14/07/2026
Record breaking history into a jersey. 🐇💚❤️
On 13 March 2026, Alex Johnson did what many thought would never happen.
With his second try against the Sydney Roosters in Round 2, AJ scored career try No. 213, surpassing the great Ken Irvine’s 57 year old record to become the greatest try scorer in Australian rugby league history.
The achievement came in just 244 first grade games, and although South Sydney Rabbitohs fell 26-18, the result became almost a footnote. Moments after the record breaking try, thousands of Rabbitohs fans flooded Allianz Stadium to celebrate one of the game’s all-time greats.
In an incredible twist of fate, when Ken Irvine broke the all time try-scoring record back in 1969, his side also lost 26-18. Rugby league has a funny way of writing history.
To commemorate the milestone, South Sydney and Classic Sportswear released this special Alex Johnston Record Breaker replica jersey, featuring the printed inscription: (embroidered on his match worn)
“Alex Johnston – All Time Record NRL Try Scorer 213. Rabbitohs vs Roosters. Allianz Stadium – Fri 13 Mar 2026.”
A fitting tribute to one of the finest finishers the game has ever seen.
🐇 213 tries… and counting.