Ben Francis
New ZealandjournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ben Francis is a sports journalist at the NZ Herald with a career spanning since 2016, where he has reported on various sports, including rugby league and darts.
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Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter covering breaking sports news for the New Zealand Herald.
Twenty20 World Cup: White Ferns survive scare against Ireland to keep title defence aliveNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Warriors v Panthers player ratings: Taine Tuaupiki keeps grip on No 1 jersey, Origin prospects impressNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald, mostly covering breaking sports news.
On the Up: How ‘unexpected’ paracanoe silver helped validate Finn Murphy’s decision to amputate legNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Blues v Crusaders: Player ratings and All Blacks watch, young stars shine as veterans struggleNew Zealand· 2026-03-07
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald covering breaking sports news.
Winter Paralympics: Corey Peters on the expectation of defending downhill sitting gold in Milano CortinaNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Auckland FC v Melbourne City: Black Knights find groove to finish month unbeatenNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster lifts lid on Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave NRL clubNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Warriors pre-season: The winners and losers from trials ahead of 2026 NRL seasonNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Timbersports community mourns Nathan McDonald after leukaemia battleNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the NZ Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Winter Olympics live updates: Snowboard men’s halfpipe final featuring Cam Melville IvesNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald covering breaking sports news.
Warriors targeting three-peat in Harold Matthews Cup with Albert Vete as coachNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Sam Ruthe’s New Zealand mile record puts him in mix for Commonwealth Games debutNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Kiwi rugby player Joseph ‘Peanut’ Ritchie walks out of hospital after serious spinal injuryNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Former All Black Malakai Fekitoa reflects on leaving New Zealand, rugby in Italy and 2027 Rugby World CupNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Rugby league: Why becoming a mum was life-changing for Gayle Broughton, as she targets numerous goalsNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
All Blacks v Springboks: Fourth test to be staged in BaltimoreNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Grant Batty: Former All Blacks captain Andy Leslie plays tribute to former teammateNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Rassie Erasmus posts cryptic message on Tony Brown’s All Blacks speculationNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald covering breaking sports news.
Next All Blacks coach: Clayton McMillan rules himself out of contention, remains committed to MunsterNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald covering sports news.
Next All Blacks coach: Jeff Wilson backs Jamie Joseph to succeed Scott RobertsonNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Paralympics: Eamon Wood on the incredible journey from travelling the world to representing Roller Blacks - On The UpNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Rugby World Cup: Penetana Carter-Smith eyes representing Hong Kong China ahead of potential All Blacks clashNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
NZ20: Former ICC chair Greg Barclay urges caution over proposed domestic overhaulNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter covering breaking sports news.
NRL hands down two-year bans to Tonga officials over Eli Katoa head knocks controversyNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley believes New Zealand can capitalise on Fifa World Cup drawNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championshipsNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championshipsNew Zealand· 2025-12-06Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
Rugby League World Cup: Christchurch to host Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns double-headerNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
On the Up: Wānaka teen Sam Harper smashes double ton, five-for in club cricket matchNew Zealand· 2025-11-19
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
On The Up: Hutt Intermediate to represent New Zealand in international NFL Flag Football ChampionshipsNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
