James Tedesco
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19937.3Global Dominance: 0.01%James Tedesco is a professional rugby league player and the captain of the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Regarded as one of the best fullbacks in the game, Tedesco has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Dally M Medals and representative honors for New South Wales and Australia. He is known for his exceptional speed, agility, and tactical awareness on the field. Recently, Tedesco emphasized the importance of defensive strength for the Roosters' success, reflecting on the team's need to return to the defensive prowess that characterized their championship-winning seasons.
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See how Sam Walker or James Tedesco perform without Whyte’s go-forward.
Penrith can still win the title without Yeo. Could your team survive loss of its best player?Australia· 2026-08-10
James Tedesco would be in career-best touch, too, if he hadn’t set the bar so impressively high.
Why Sydney Roosters premiership window is more open than everAustralia· 2026-08-10
King has brought the best out of Blues great James Tedesco.
Matt King named NSW Blues State of Origin coach after Laurie Daley stands downAustralia· 2026-08-03
James Tedesco is a fullback for the Roosters who is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time for an upcoming match.
Latest on Mitch Kenny, Dylan Edwards and Tom Trbojevic ahead of round 22Australia· 2026-08-02
James Tedesco holds the key to the Roosters' attack with his speed and ball-playing ability.
The secret to Sydney Roosters attack combining Sam Walker, James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-EvansAustralia· 2026-07-29
Roosters captain James Tedesco said it would have been nice to for Tupou to set a new mark, but was relieved the towering winger would be back this campaign.
Untimely injury could cost Roosters star place in record booksAustralia· 2026-07-26
James Tedesco is noted for his performance in the State of Origin series and a miraculous try.
Are World Cup soccer players arrogant?Australia· 2026-07-10
James Tedesco's dummy-half scurry earned the first set-restart of the game.
How NSW Blues Laurie Daley, Nathan Cleary fix tactics and gameplan to upset QueenslandAustralia· 2026-07-09
James Tedesco’s concussion complicated the game for the NSW team.
How the NSW forward pack dominated Queensland to secure a historic series victoryAustralia· 2026-07-08
James Tedesco was knocked out during a game, raising concerns for his health.
NSW fullback James Tedesco knocked outAustralia· 2026-07-08
James Tedesco was knocked out of the contest right on half-time.
Nathan Cleary silences the critics as NSW Blues stun Queensland in Origin deciderAustralia· 2026-07-08
James Tedesco was later ruled out of the match.
State of Origin Game III: New South Wales defy odds to beat Queensland and win series
New Zealand· 2026-07-08
James Tedesco is under pressure to perform as a key player for NSW in the series.
State of Origin: Andrew Johns columnAustralia· 2026-07-07
James Tedesco is a fullback for NSW who is expected to play a significant role.
Why NSW Blues star Nathan Cleary needs to play five-eighth outside Mitchell Moses if Blues are to winAustralia· 2026-07-07
He did draw a middle seat between James Tedesco and Nathan Cleary.
Can Galvin cameo help Blues counter Maroons’ stars?Australia· 2026-07-04
James Tedesco is noted for his ability to support big men in the game.
State of Origin 2026: Andrew JohnsAustralia· 2026-07-01
James Tedesco is among those who have to rediscover their best form on the toughest stage of the year.
This NSW squad is good enough to win. It’s the starting 13 who are a worryAustralia· 2026-06-29
James Tedesco is listed as part of the NSW Blues team.
NSW Blues team, Laurie Daley live press conference after Brian To’o axingAustralia· 2026-06-28
Other big names who will be free agents include James Tedesco.
Rich new broadcast deal could push the NRL salary cap up to $20m by 2028Australia· 2026-06-27
James Tedesco replied with a lovely short kick for Robert Toia to equalise.
Three Maroons on report as Roosters hand Broncos seventh straight defeatAustralia· 2026-06-26
James Tedesco suffered a broken nose during the match.
Roosters star delivers hat-trick against Ronaldo Mulitalo in thrilling win over SharksAustralia· 2026-06-21
Edwards lost his NSW No.1 jersey to James Tedesco.
Blues rookie caps brilliant week by shining for PanthersAustralia· 2026-06-01
James Tedesco's form has tailed off, leading to criticism of his selection.
Wests Tigers fans shouldn’t be booing Lachie Galvin. They should be cheeringAustralia· 2026-06-01
Queensland’s kick chase then picked off NSW fullback James Tedesco for a big gain.
The NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons halves stood tallest. So what next at the selection table?Australia· 2026-05-28James Tedesco is a player whose last-gasp try brought smiles to Blues fan Brad Banducci.
Labor candidate for Oatley Elaina Anzellotti once supported Liberal MP Mark CoureAustralia· 2026-05-28
James Tedesco scored the equalizing try for NSW after a kick from Nathan Cleary.
How Nathan Cleary, Ethan Strange broke Queensland heartsAustralia· 2026-05-28
James Tedesco regathered a bomb to seal a memorable victory for the Blues.
Game 1 breaks streaming and Total TV records as NRL ramps up broadcast negotiationsAustralia· 2026-05-28
James Tedesco secured a historic game one comeback win for the NSW Blues.
How James Tedesco secured a historic game one comeback win for the NSW BluesAustralia· 2026-05-28James Tedesco led the chase for Cleary’s bomb and scored a crucial try.
New South Wales complete historic comeback to defeat Queensland 22-20Australia· 2026-05-27Put an ordinary first half behind him with a sensational catch to score the match-winning try in the final minute.
How the Blues and Maroons fared in Game OneAustralia· 2026-05-27