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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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NRL

Kalyn Ponga showed just how much the Knights mean to him after the first try. Image: Kayo/Getty

Telling Ponga act amid talks of Knights exit

The noise around Kalyn Ponga being unsettled at the Knights has been at its highest this week but the fullback has put that to bed.

NRL

Jarryd Hayne at Nines Premier Rugby League event, Tugun, Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

Hayne cops sad blow amid league comeback

Jarryd Hayne has suffered a big blow in his bid to return to rugby league just days out from when he was set to take to the field.

Boxing

Paul Gallen left and Sonny Bill Williams right. Image: Getty

Aussie superfight agreed, $1m detail emerges

A showdown between former footy players Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams appears to finally be on the cards this year.

AFL

Pictured left Ross Lyon left and right AFL ad.

‘Pathetic’: AFL world up in arms over new ad

The ad intended to get fans pumped up for the 2025 footy season, but instead it got AFL fans seeing red amid two shocking blunders.

NRL

Knights' $13m Dylan Brown deal could prove to be a bargain. Image: Getty

Detail everyone is missing in bombshell move

Many believe the Knights splashing $13m on Eels five eighth Dylan Brown is complete madness, but it may actually be a genius move.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 01: Lachlan Galvin of the Tigers before the round 22 NRL match between Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, on August 01, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)

Star drops huge hint about joining NRL rival

Tigers fans are sure to be furious at star five eighth Lachlan Galvin after he made it clear which club he wants to play for, and it’s not the Tigers.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Swans captain Callum Mills speaks to team mates in a huddle during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground, on September 07, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Swans take stand as major problem grows

The Sydney Swans have taken a massive step to address one of the sport’s biggest issues, which has seen several stars overcome with emotion.

NRL

Taylan May has been heavily linked to the Wests Tigers. Image: X/Getty

Telling pic emerges as club closes in

Taylan May’s NRL return is edging closer after one club has contacted the troubled star, as the Panthers make a call on taking him back.

NRL

Dom Young's defensive frailties were exposed against brisbane. Image: Getty

Star facing axe as damning flaw exposed

The first casualty of the Roosters’ lacklustre Round 1 display against the Broncos could be star winger Dominic Young.

UPDATEDNRL

NRL 2020 RD02 Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels - Dylan Brown Mitchell Moses

Eels star breaks contract, pens $13m deal

The Eels have had a horror 24 hours with star five eighth Dylan Brown informing the club he plans to join the Knights next season.

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