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.comHere’s the latest on Ben Te’o.
- Ben Te’o reportedly quit the Brisbane Broncos in March 2026 after a heated exchange with head coach Michael Maguire, with reports suggesting ongoing tensions and possible immediate departure plans for the club.[3][5]
- Coverage in Australian media around that time indicated crisis talks were held but a resolution was not reached, leading to Te’o's resignation and ongoing uncertainty about his coaching role or future with the Broncos.[2][5]
- In the broader context, Te’o has been active in rugby league circles in Australia, with ongoing discussions in various outlets about his coaching career and potential departures from clubs he was affiliated with in 2026.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise articles or date-stamped timelines, or summarize what the main sources say about the sequence of events and Te’o’s stated reasons. Would you like a timeline or a short, cited digest with direct quotes?
Citations:
- Reports on Te’o's resignation and related discussions.[3]
- Coverage of crisis talks and ongoing uncertainty at the Broncos.[2]
- Additional contemporaneous commentary and coaching-role updates.[5][7][6]