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 snapshot based on recent reporting up to May 2026.
- Ben Te’o’s status with the Brisbane Broncos has been in flux following reports of a publicized clash with head coach Michael Maguire. Multiple outlets in March 2026 suggested Te’o resigned from his assistant coaching role amid ongoing tensions within the Broncos’ coaching staff.[1][4][5]
- Coverage indicates Te’o’s departure was framed as a resignation rather than a release, with discussions about the impact on the club and possible future moves in rugby league or rugby union discussed by analysts and media personalities in Australia.[6][1]
- Beyond the Broncos, Te’o has remained a figure of interest in rugby circles, with historical references to his coaching roles and career trajectory surfacing in various rugby-focused outlets, including profiles and retrospective pieces on his broader coaching career.[4][9]
Illustrative note: You’ll often see competing summaries—some articles emphasize a formal resignation and strained relations, while others discuss the broader implications for Te’o’s coaching career and potential future roles in rugby league or union.
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