Ben Gardiner
AustraliacoachMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ben Gardiner is an accomplished rugby league coach known for his dedication to player development and building strong team cultures. He has held various coaching positions within the National Rugby League (NRL), including stints with Cronulla and South Sydney, and recently contributed to the success of Penrith. Gardiner is set to take on the role of head coach for the Perth Bears starting in 2029, where he aims to establish the club's culture and infrastructure from the ground up. Additionally, he will continue his responsibilities as the head coach of Samoa during the upcoming international matches and the next World Cup, reflecting his commitment to both club and country.
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Perth Bears coach-in-waiting Ben Gardiner was the mystery third person in the running for the Dragons job.
Benji Marshall has total control at the Tigers. The club thinks that needs to changeAustralia· 2026-07-25
Ben Gardiner is the assistant coach to Mal Meninga and is viewed as a potential future head coach.
Matty Johns reacts to replacing Laurie Daley as NSW Blues State of Origin coachAustralia· 2026-06-27
Samoan coach Ben Gardiner is set to lead the team in the Pacific Championships.
From Yamba to Samoa and future Perth Bears NRL coachAustralia· 2025-10-26
Ben Gardiner is set to become the head coach of the Perth Bears in 2029 while continuing as Samoa's coach.
Ben Gardiner to become Perth Bears’ head coach in 2029Australia· 2025-06-21
