Benji Marshall

Benji Marshall

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19846.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Benji Marshall is a retired New Zealand professional rugby league player, widely regarded as one of the game's greats. He played the majority of his career with the Wests Tigers, where he became known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and signature sidestep. Marshall has represented New Zealand internationally and has made a significant impact on the NRL, including winning the Dally M Medal. Following his playing career, he has transitioned into coaching and has been involved with the Wests Tigers, mentoring young talent and sharing his extensive knowledge of the game.

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Benji Marshall is the coach of the Wests Tigers, who reportedly wanted to sign Folau.

The NRL has a lawful path if it wants to bar Folau. Spiking a contract in the dark isn’t it
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
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Benji Marshall's coaching was cited as a reason for Galvin's departure from the Tigers.

Tigers rekindle NRL season with 22-16 win over rivals as Lachie Galvin booed
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
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Coach Benji Marshall is settled as head coach and has some stability within the playing squad.

Why the Wests Tigers might end up in Las Vegas after all
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-22
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Tigers coach Benji Marshall was unsure whether to play most of his big guns.

Why Nathan Cleary is in doubt for Penrith Panthers’ opener
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-20
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Benji Marshall made it clear to Royce Hunt that he needed to get in peak physical condition for the season.

Props Royce Hunt, Bunty Afoa shed weight, form ‘Crash Bros’ duo at Wests Tigers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-31
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Benji Marshall is the coach of the Wests Tigers and has emphasized the importance of preparation and sacrifice.

Wests Tigers confident Jahream Bula will re-sign before season starts
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-29
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Pearce-Paul was immediately attracted by the sales pitch from Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Wests Tigers recruit Kai Pearce-Paul wants to follow in footsteps of English league greats at the club
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-12
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Benji Marshall is the coach of the Wests Tigers and has extended his contract until 2030.

Wests Tigers extend coach Benji Marshall until 2030, but Jarome Luai’s contract clauses are here to stay
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-12
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Benji Marshall is the head coach of the Wests Tigers and has been praised for his evolution as a coach.

Wests Tigers’ stunning development with O’Farrell on verge of return
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-10
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Benji Marshall is the coach under whom the Tigers progressed during a seemingly positive season on the field.

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson quits club, Holman Barnes Group on administration drama
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-08
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Benji Marshall is the coach of Wests Tigers and is also not impacted by the governance changes.

Wests Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell sacked amid board purge – and a wrong colour jersey
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-01
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Marshall is viewed as a great NRL coach and is expected to lead the Tigers to success.

Star speaks on Wests Tigers future, Jahream Bula, Benji Marshall
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-15
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Benji Marshall thrived in a similar role for South Sydney in 2021.

Kieran Foran deserves to bow out of rugby league this way
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-19
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The network used Benji Marshall as part of their broadcast and commentary team eight years ago.

Channel Seven secures exclusive Australian broadcast rights for $12 million
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-24
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Coach Benji Marshall expressed his gladness at the positive reaction from players regarding Makasini's debut news.

Heamasi Makasini to make debut for Wests Tigers, while Jahream Bula’s gives big hint on his future
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-05
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Benji Marshall was present on the sideline during Taylan May’s remarkable try.

The weekend’s footy was astounding. It didn’t even survive until Monday morning smoko
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-25
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The Tigers ultimately handed the keys to Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall due to a lack of quality alternatives.

Just another week? Winning the Galvin Cup was the Tigers’ grand final
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-04
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Tigers coach Benji Marshall was circumspect when asked about his team’s finals prospects.

Alex Twal was 15 the last time Wests Tigers made the play-offs. He believes they can this year
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-04
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Benji Marshall was happy to celebrate the player they had rather than half they had lost.

How Wests Tigers moved on from Lachlan Galvin
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-03
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Kids in the park would dream of being the next Benji Marshall.

Leka Halasima on track to become Warriors’ ultimate cult hero - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
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Doueihi has consistently maintained a high level of performance when asked to play a variety of positions by coach Benji Marshall.

Why Wests Tigers should re-sign Adam Doueihi as matter of urgency
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-21
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Coach Benji Marshall said about May: 'This is not just a story about what’s best footy-wise.'

Taylan May has backing of family, and Wests Tigers, ahead of return to NRL
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-19
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Benji Marshall’s Tigers were involved in the context of Galvin's mid-season release.

Why Canterbury Bulldogs dropped Toby Sexton for Lachlan Galvin
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-15
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Anyone who can’t see the improvement under Benji Marshall this season isn’t looking hard enough.

The 17 club-by-club seasons explained in one graphic
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-11
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