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Ben joined the news.com.au team in 2024 as a sports reporter after previously working at Daily Mail Australia, Yahoo and Fox Sports. He’s addicted to all things NRL and AFL but loves to consume anything and everything from MMA to darts to the peak cricket tournament, the Hong Kong Sixes.

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AFL

Oscar Allen has been delivered a harsh truth from Nathan Buckley. Image: Getty

AFL great’s truth bomb amid secret meeting

Colingwood legend Nathan Buckley has delivered some pointed advice to under-fire Eagles captain Oscar Allen after he was caught meeting a rival coach.

NRL

Wally Lewis has laid into Manly's club culture amid Daly Cherry-Evans' contract saga. Image: Getty

‘Piss poor’: Manly disaster flipped on head

NRL icon Wally Lewis has laid into Manly and their club culture following a character assassination of Daly Cherry-Evans.

Cricket

Sam Konstas move could seal fate of veteran

Cricket Australia’s move could come at a cost for Marnus Labuschagne , with Sam Konstas viewed as Australia’s Test future.

NRL

Manly legend Mark Carroll believes Daly Cherry-Evans has tarnished his legacy by voicing his desire to leave the club at year's end. Image: Getty

NRL legends call out glaring DCE truth

Many believe Daly Cherry-Evans’ decision to leave a two-year deal on the table has tarnished his Manly legacy.

Football

Robbie Slater wants Sam Kerr to step down.

Sam Kerr urged to act after ‘weak’ move

Australian football great Robbie Slater has called for Sam Kerr to do the right thing after Football Australia’s ‘weak’ move.

AFL

Danielle Laidley and Donna Leckie. Pic: Carly Ravenhall

AFL icon reveals heartbreaking diagnosis

AFL icon Dani Laidley has revealed she has been diagnosed with a ‘very rare’ brain tumour after suffering a spate of bad headaches.

NRL

Tom Trbojevic on several occassions positioned himself as a decoy next to the play the ball, with zero intent to take a run. Image: Getty/Kayo

Footage exposes NRL club’s unforgivable act

Manly coach Anthony Seibold is being questioned for his decision on Tom Trbojevic as alarming footage of the star fullback is called out.

Tennis

Daria Kasatkina has been inundated with hate online following her defection. Image: Getty/Instagram

Disgusting fallout after star switches to Aus

Australia’s newest tennis star has come under fire after switching her allegiances, with a wave of vile threats hurled her way.

Football

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Mary Fowler of Manchester City during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals First Leg match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC on March 19, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Mary Fowler dealt heartbreaking blow

Mary Fowler’s Champions League dream has been dashed after her club side Manchester City were knocked out by Sam Kerr’s Chelsea.

UPDATEDNRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Justin Olam of the Wests Tigers celebrate victory following the round 15 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval on June 15, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

NRL great forced into immediate retirement

Tigers star Justin Olam has shocked the NRL world by announcing his immediate retirement from rugby league on medical advice.

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