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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

Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler post from there holiday to the Whitsundays recently Picture Instagram

Cleary’s promise to dad amid Fowler decision

Nathan Cleary couldn’t have been more impressive in Las Vegas as a game-day promise to Ivan Cleary about Mary Fowler comes to light.

NRL

Jillaroos pre-game method raises eyebrows. Image: Fox Sports

Aussie ‘whoopee cushion’ mystery solved

The Jillaroos were dominant in their 90-4 thumping of England and it left many wondering if a secret pre-game ritual played a large part.

EXCLUSIVENRL

Craig Bellamy is known for his coaches box blow ups. Image: Stan/Getty

‘Won’t sign them’: Bellamy on player red flag

Craig Bellamy has opened up about what causes him to lose his cool, his red flags when signing players and the shock Storm succession plan in place.

NRL

Nathan Cleary couldn't be put off by a rowdy fan. Image: Getty/Kayo

Incredible Cleary act stuns NRL world

Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary wowed fans with an incredible act which flew under the radar in Penrith’s Vegas triumph.

Tennis

Cruz and Lleyton Hewitt catch up after the Launceston International final. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Cruz Hewitt claims first professional trophy

Cruz Hewitt has taken a massive step in replicating his famous father Lleyton with a rare feat as a 16-year-old on the professional tennis circuit.

Olympics

NANTERRE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Gold medalists Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell, Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan of Team Australia pose during the Swimming medal ceremony after the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 01, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

Olympic champ announces sudden retirement

After an incredible Paris Olympics the Australian gold medallist has decided to make a tough call to walk away from the sport.

NRL

Jillaroos star Millie Elliott is missing Australia's Vegas match after announcing she is pregnant. Image: Getty/Instagram

Reason Aussie star pulled out of Vegas match

Jillaroos star Millie Elliott pulled out of Australia’s match in Las Vegas just days before the game – for a very big reason.

Tennis

‘It’s torture’: Aussie star makes sad decision

Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has been forced to make a tough choice after his season was yet again hampered by injury.

Football

Pictured Mark Bosnich left and Sam Kerr right.

Aussie legend calls out damning Kerr issue

Australian football legend Mark Bosnich has laid into Football Australia for what he believes has been a costly blunder.

Cricket

Rumour swirls amid Mitch Starc no-show

The reasons why arguably Australia’s best bowler isn’t at the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan have been revealed.

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