James Tedesco
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19934.7Global Dominance: 0.02%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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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· 2026-05-28
James 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· 2026-05-28
James 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
James Tedesco miraculously gathers in a Cleary bomb to go over just to the left of the posts.
NSW-Queensland result was a foregone conclusion – until it wasn’t, writes Peter FitzSimonsAustralia· 2026-05-27
James Tedesco leapt high in the air for one of the greatest Origin tries.
Kalyn Ponga send-off changed everythingAustralia· 2026-05-27
James Tedesco scored a crucial try to secure NSW's biggest comeback in State of Origin history.
James Tedesco’s late heroics seal NSW’s biggest comebackAustralia· 2026-05-27
James Tedesco is highlighted as a key player for the NSW Blues and a potential first try-scorer.
Andrew Johns analysis of NSW Blues, Queensland Maroons halves Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker, Cameron Munster and Ethan StrangeAustralia· 2026-05-27
James Tedesco noted that the Panthers looked strong with their unchanged roster.
The captain’s view – how Payne Haas’ exit just ruined the NRL title dream for 16 rivalsAustralia· 2026-02-10
James Tedesco is the Roosters skipper and a key player in the NRL.
Reece Walsh came of age in 2025. Who can possibly stop him next year?Australia· 2025-12-25
James Tedesco will remain at the Sydney Roosters through to the end of 2027.
James Tedesco extends deal with Sydney RoostersAustralia· 2025-11-20
James Tedesco is the runaway Dally M winner and an experienced player joining Cherry-Evans at the Roosters.
First look at Daly Cherry-Evans in Sydney Roosters coloursAustralia· 2025-11-15
Skipper James Tedesco praised Savala late in the season for being able to block out the speculation about Cherry-Evans.
Hugo Savala to test open market following Daly Cherry-Evans’ signing with Sydney RoostersAustralia· 2025-11-07
James Tedesco is the captain of the Sydney Roosters and an ambassador for the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation.
Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco chasing Golden Eagle successAustralia· 2025-10-30
James Tedesco is a Dally M Medallist who withdrew from the upcoming Ashes tour, opening a spot for Reece Walsh.
Reece Walsh – the money making, nail painting, one-man hype machine that could win Brisbane Broncos a grand finalAustralia· 2025-10-03
The Kangaroos will be without the likes of James Tedesco due to injuries.
Kevin Walters set to announce seven debutants for Australia v England Ashes seriesAustralia· 2025-10-02
Mark Nawaqanitawase hailed Tedesco as 'the best I’ve played with, in either code'.
What you may have missed at the Dally MsAustralia· 2025-10-01
Maria Tedesco is the wife of NRL Dally M favourite and Roosters team captain James.
Players and guests take to the red carpetAustralia· 2025-10-01
James Tedesco withdrew from the Ashes Tour to attend his brother's wedding as he is the best man.
Roosters captain withdraws from Ashes Tour due to brother's weddingAustralia· 2025-09-30James Tedesco is a hot favourite for the main player-of-the-year award.
Ivan Cleary snubbed for coach of the year despite Penrith's dominanceAustralia· 2025-09-27
Mark Nawaqanitawase admires James Tedesco for their shared Italian heritage and his phenomenal playing skills.
Sydney Roosters ban convicted drug courier Aaron Macey from their dressing roomsAustralia· 2025-09-27
James Tedesco skippered Australia to a World Cup win in 2022.
Channel Seven secures exclusive Australian broadcast rights for $12 millionAustralia· 2025-09-24
James Tedesco is referred to as 'the best player in the game' by Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
James Tedesco ‘the best player in the game’, says Sydney Roosters coach Trent RobinsonAustralia· 2025-09-12James Tedesco's influence in the ruck is crucial for the Roosters' attack.
SMH experts predict who will win the 2025 premiershipAustralia· 2025-09-09
