The Brisbane Broncos have been rocked by a significant coaching change, with assistant coach Ben Te’o officially resigning following weeks of internal tension behind the scenes.
Te’o’s departure comes after reports of a heated verbal clash with head coach Michael Maguire, an incident that reportedly created a fractured atmosphere within the club’s coaching staff. While the Broncos initially attempted to downplay the disagreement, sources close to the organization suggest the relationship between the two had become increasingly strained, making Te’o’s position untenable.
In a brief statement, the club thanked Te’o for his contribution, praising his professionalism and commitment during his tenure. “Ben has been a valued member of our coaching group, and we respect his decision to step away. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” the statement read.
Te’o, a former premiership-winning player, had been seen as an emerging coaching talent, bringing intensity and experience to the Broncos’ forward pack. However, the reported fallout with Maguire appears to have accelerated his exit, leaving the club to quickly reassess its coaching structure.
For Maguire, the resignation places added pressure on his leadership early in the season, with the Broncos already navigating on-field inconsistencies. Maintaining unity within the squad will now be a key focus as the team looks to stabilize both performance and morale.
The Broncos are expected to announce an interim replacement in the coming days, though it remains unclear whether they will promote from within or seek an external candidate.
As the dust settles, Te’o’s resignation marks another chapter in what has been a turbulent start to the season for Brisbane, raising fresh questions about the club’s direction moving forward.
