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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

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: James Tedesco of the Roosters reacts during the round one NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on March 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why the Roosters’ season is already over

Trent Robinson’s Sydney Roosters will have to face an ugly reality after being humiliated by the Broncos on Thursday night.

NRL

Victory Radley came off second best after the heavy hit. Photos: Fox Sports

NRL star suffers potentially career-ending KO

The NRL world has sent an outpouring of support to Roosters star Victor Radley amid grave fears he may be forced to retire.

AFL

Buddy Franklin preparing for Cyclone Alfred.

Buddy’s drastic move as cyclone closes in

Buddy Franklin’s Gold Coast mansion is under serious threat from Cyclone Alfred and the AFL great is taking drastic action.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Mitchell Moses of the Eels warms up during the round 18 NRL match between Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs at CommBank Stadium, on July 04, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Eels shattered by brutal Mitch Moses update

New Eels coach Jason Ryles has been dealt a huge blow in his first season in charge with a horror Mitch Moses update.

NRL

Pictured left Laurie Daley and right Trbojevic brothers. Image: Getty

Daley drops Trbojevic Blues bombshell

NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has made waves months out from State of Origin getting underway.

Cricket

David Warner has slammed PM Anthony Albananese again. Image: Instagram/Getty

Cricket great slams Albo’s beer tax freeze

Australian cricket legend David Warner has laid into Anthony Albanese after the PM promised to put a stop to soaring beer prices.

NRL

Gold Coast Titans 2023 Paul Broughton Medal Awards Night at The Star. David Fifita & Shaylee Bent. Picture Glenn Hampson

NRL star’s incredible $3.4m sacrifice for love

NRL star David Fifita has lifted the lid on why he sensationally backflipped on a blockbuster move to join a rival club last year.

Cricket

Rohit Sharma has denied India has been handed an unfair advantage. Image: Getty

India’s bizarre claim amid ‘farcical’ scenes

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has rejected claims his side have been handed an unfair advantage ahead of their semi final against Australia.

NRL

Pictured Jillaroos left and Peter V'landys right

NRL boss flags bombshell cull of Vegas game

The NRL’s second Las Vegas expedition was largely a success but the 10-hour footy marathon left fans fatigued and change is coming in 2026.

NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen says he will be right to go for round 1. Image: Getty

‘Glass half full’: Storm star fumes at coach

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on his latest injury setback as he reveals when he will return to the footy field.

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