Ben Te'o: ‘Guys were fighting for spots. After too many drinks sometimes that spills over'
The Brisbane Broncos assistant coach talks to Gerard Meagher about the Lions, union's struggle in Australia and that World Cup fight
www.theguardian.comI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but here’s the most recent, widely reported context on Ben Te’o up to mid-2026.
Direct answer
- As of March 2026, Ben Te’o resigned from his role as Brisbane Broncos assistant coach following a reported conflict with head coach Michael Maguire. Multiple outlets and rugby league coverage at the time noted the resignation came after alleged altercations and crisis talks that failed to resolve the relationship.[4][5]
Context and key developments
- Background: Te’o had been part of the Broncos’ coaching staff and had responsibilities including forwards defensive coaching. Public reporting in early 2026 highlighted a dispute with Maguire that prompted the club to engage in crisis talks; reports suggested Te’o was considering his position with the club prior to submitting his resignation.[5][4]
- Specifics of the dispute: Reported tensions centered on strategic disagreements and a confrontation around game planning, with media and fan commentary noting the severity of the rift and the possibility Te’o would depart the club soon after.[1][5]
- Aftermath and reactions: Public reaction from media and rugby league pundits focused on the impact of the split on the Broncos’ coaching group and the potential implications for Te’o’s coaching career moving forward. Several outlets described the resignation as a significant departure for the Broncos’ coaching staff during the 2025–2026 period.[3][1][5]
Other relevant notes
- Prior to the Broncos, Te’o had a diverse career in rugby league and rugby union, including a stint as a coach and former playing career in both leagues. His broader career path continued to be covered in rugby media after the 2021 retirement from playing and subsequent coaching roles.[6][9][4]
- For the most current status beyond March 2026 (e.g., subsequent coaching roles or club announcements), I’d recommend checking major rugby league outlets (e.g., BBC Sport Rugby League, NRL.com, The Guardian sport section) and Brisbane Broncos communications closer to your query date.
Would you like me to pull the very latest updates from specific outlets or compile a brief timeline with exact dates and quotes from primary sources? I can also summarize each source’s stance if you want a quick, source-by-source comparison. Citations:[9][1][3][4][5][6]