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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 - JUNE 09: Lachlan Galvin of the Bulldogs speaks after the round 14 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, on June 09, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Give him back’: Brutal Bulldogs truth

Lachlan Galvin was parachuted into the Bulldogs’ starting line up over Toby Sexton, and his performance has left everyone saying the same thing.

NRL

Matt Timoko couldn't find a hole big enough after a howler on Saturday. Image: Kayo

NRL star becomes a laughing stock

The Raiders came away big winners on Saturday afternoon but one star is still looking for a place to hide after he bombed a certain try.

Tennis

Serena transformation, shock comeback

Tennis champion Serena Williams has sent fans into frenzy after sharing a recent clip of her back on the tennis court.

AFL

Abbey Holmes will return to presenting duties on Friday, just seven weeks afte giving birth. Image: Getty/Instagram

Abbey Holmes makes shock announcement

Abbey Holmes has made a massive announcement just weeks after giving birth to her first child, Braxton John Brooksby.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: West Coast head off at half time during the round 18 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on July 13, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Children distraught after AFL club’s act

Several parents who paid for their kids to meet West Coast players have been left distraught after they were stood up by the stars.

Boxing

Paul Gallen says the sweetest part about his win was the fact he got one up over Phil Gould. Image: Stan/Getty

Paul Gallen unloads on Phil Gould

Paul Gallen delivered a brutal ‘up yours’ to Phil Gould after beating Sonny Bill Williams by split decision on Wednesday night.

Boxing

Gallen and SBW tensions fly in spicy scenes

Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams had words for each other in a heated exchange in the ring following their controversial fight.

Boxing

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Sonny Bill Williams walks to the ring ahead of the heavyweight bout against Paul Gallen at Qudos Bank Arena on July 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SBW storms out, gives bitter response

Sonny Bill Williams did not take defeat to in their highly anticipated bout on the chin, storming out of the ring and then out of the stadium.

Boxing

Anthony Mundine cornered his son and called out Danny Green's.

Mundine steals son’s moment, savages teen

The longstanding rivalry between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green has been reignited after Green’s teen son was called out.

NRL

Alex McKinnon slams 'insensitive' Knights

McKinnon swipes ‘insensitive’ club blunder

Former NRL player Alex McKinnon has taken to social media to hit out at his former club over farcical scenes that unfolded on the weekend.

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