Ikin will step aside as co-host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports to take up the position and, on Sunday, the 44-year-old said, 'I felt the roster didn't have enough game awareness to get the best out of the young guys who were super talented but just learning how to play,' he told. After Bennett was named Queensland's 'father of the year' in 1998, the normally private coach opened up about his family life in a rare interview. The tension between the two rugby league identities again bubbled to the surface whenBennett was fined over a Covid breach last year. Ben entered the career as Athlete In his early life after completing his formal education.. Net Worth Ben Ikin Personal Life, Relationships and Dating Ikin is married to Beth (Elizabeth) Bennett, the daughter of Wayne Bennett, who had coached Ikin at both the Brisbane Broncos and in the Queensland State of Origin and Australian Test teams. The little blue pill really is magic! The club's fall from grace has been spectacular in the past few years, with the Broncos a real possibility of finishing with back-to-back NRL wooden spoons by September. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Bennett's squeaky-clean image and on-field success made him arguably the most powerful man in rugby league which, not surprisingly, didn't please everyone in the game. Like most rising Queensland rugby league stars, Ben Ikin looked up to supercoach Wayne Bennett as a mentor. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Although most of their $5M is courtesy of HGTV, they also earn a decent amount from a firm they founded together much before they began hosting the shows, called Laurel Mercantile. The comments below have not been moderated. ', Fox Sports commentator Ben Ikin (pictured) has taken on a new role as head of football at the Brisbane Broncos, Don't expect to see NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett (right) involved with the Broncos due to an ongoing feud with Ben Ikin - his son-in-law. Sorry Nicola, says JENNI MURRAY, but 16 is dangerously young to change your gender. The pair famously fell out over a family matter when Bennett left his wife Trish after 42-years. Ikin and his wife, who have four children, sided with Trish, the wife Bennett left behind. You can scroll down for information about his Social media profiles. Brisbane Broncos football and performance director Ben Ikin has welcomed the addition of the NRL's 17th team, who will be in direct competition with his club in southeast Queensland. Bitter family feud goes public: Partner of NRL coaching Footy star is accused of using a fake name while eating Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map', Vanessa Feltz says BBC bosses 'don't value older presenters', Bungling helicopter pilot blows over stadium roof injuring eight, BBC Breakfast celebrates forty years of hilarious bloopers, Ken Bruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law, Royal Family will find it 'impossible' to compromise with Sussexes, Extinction Rebellion douse the Home Office building in black paint, Russian marksman flees Ukraine to reunite with wife before being shot, Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions, Harrowing moment woman begs father not to kill himself, Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op. Until June 2021, Ikin was host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside journalist Paul Kent. Relief for homebuyers as bill slashing Stamp Duty until 2025 is passed by the Lords and will become law. With less than five minutes to play, the scores were locked at 12-12 after Norths player Michael Buettner scored a try. He's just an 18-year-old dad-of-one who can't remember the Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map', Vanessa Feltz says BBC bosses 'don't value older presenters', Bungling helicopter pilot blows over stadium roof injuring eight, BBC Breakfast celebrates forty years of hilarious bloopers, Ken Bruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law, Royal Family will find it 'impossible' to compromise with Sussexes, Extinction Rebellion douse the Home Office building in black paint, Russian marksman flees Ukraine to reunite with wife before being shot, Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions, Harrowing moment woman begs father not to kill himself, Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op. However, Ikin acknowledged Bennett was an 'integral' part of the club and there would always be a place for him. after Prince Harry What MailOnline readers really think about Jeremy Clarkson so do you agree with 20 of the best-rated DAN WOOTTON: Jeremy Clarkson made a mistake, but Amazon and ITV looking to cancel one of Britain's favourite No one likes a complainer! Rugby league's most successful coach has made an art-form of keeping his cards close to his chest over the years, earning comparisons to Clint Eastwood and Marcel Marceau. Playing for Broncos feeder club Toowoomba, Ikin was recalled into the Brisbane team during the 2004 representative season and played in 11 games in the latter half of the year. Wayne Bennett's lover has hit back at claims of an ugly family rift, just days after lashing out at the NRL coaching legend's estranged family. So, how much is Ben Ikin worth at the age of 44 years old? His players, while full of respect, were also intimidated by his gruff nature. Bennett, who won six premierships with the Broncos and one with the Dragons in 2010, was contacted for comment. You don't want to miss it. Benjamin Ikin has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Athlete. Ikin played in North Sydney's final game in the top grade which was against North Queensland in Round 26 1999 at the Willows Sports Complex. He finished his first season with the Broncos playing five-eighth in the club's 2000 NRL grand final win over the Sydney Roosters. The pair are heading into the 2023 NRL season in direct competition as Bennetts Dolphins prepare to take on Ikins Broncos in Round 4 of the NRL season an inaugural showdown described as the Battle of Brisbane. Ben Ikin (pictured) played 55 games with the Broncos, and represented the Maroons in 17 State of Origin games, Bennet shacked up with his secretary Dale Cage (pictured together) when he was coaching at Newcastle in 2016. New Brisbane Broncos boss Ben Ikin has fired a shot at his estranged father-in-law. Greta Thunberg is seen LAUGHING with relaxed German riot cops who seem happy to Scotland Yard backs move to strip rapist police officer David Carrick of his 22,000-a-year pension. Ikin played in North Sydneys final game in the top grade which was against North Queensland in Round 26 1999 at the Willows Sports Complex. After meeting Cage, she left her partner of more than 20 years, the father of her children, and moved to Queensland to be with him. His team was defeated in golden point. Personal touch and engage with his followers. Like myself, they would naturally prefer me to be at home, but they were happy for me to go (to the Dragons and Newcastle) because they knew it's what I wanted to do,' he told the publication in 2014. For much of the six years, Bennett was a veritable nomad, embarking on midweek, hit-and-run flights to spend the odd night at home. 'It felt a bit arrogant to me, he (Bennett) should have just fessed up to struggling with living in the bubble and saying that he just sort of broke out of it,' Ikin said on Fox Sports at the time. It was later revealed that he played the latter part of the season with a shoulder injury that required surgery during the 2000 off-season. Mother-of-three Cage was working as a secretary at a performance physiotherapy clinic when she crossed paths with Bennett during his coaching stint at the Newcastle Knights. Munster was close to inking a reported $1.5 million a season deal with the Dolphins that would have made him the highest paid player in the game. Renowned for his astute football mind, Ikin is desperate to revive the flagging fortunes of the club where he won a premiership in 2000. In 2007, Broncos players who had been encouraged by Bennett to turn down big money offers from other clubs were said to be furious when it was revealed that he had been receiving six-figure payments from billionaire mining magnate and Broncos supporter Ken Talbot for several years. Questions about his football team were hard enough to get answered he once snuck out a back door at Brisbane Airport rather than face journalists after returning from a Kangaroo tour but anything about his private life was strictly off-limits. Ikin finished the 1996 season as North Sydneys top try scorer. Jun 21st, 2021 Ben Ikin has resigned from Fox Sports and will depart his role as NRL 360 host this week after joining the Broncos as the fallen glamour club's new head of football. Ikin will have his work cut out for him in his planned re-build at Brisbane. "Ben Ikin has been an integral part of the success of NRL 360 since day one," he said. Renowned for his astute football mind, Ikin is desperate to revive the flagging fortunes of the club where he won a premiership in 2000. Key points: Ben Ikin played 55 games for the Brisbane Broncos, including winning the 2000 NRL grand final alongside current coach Kevin Walters An ugly family scandal appears destined to ensure veteran NRL coach Wayne Bennett doesn't return to the club where his legend was born. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. On Tuesday Ben Ikin applied for the soon-to-be-vacant role of Brisbane Broncos CEO. Having played for both the Queensland State of Origin team and Australia, Ikin's career amassed 150 games across three clubs including the Brisbane Broncos with whom he won a premiership in 2000. Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry on! As coach of the Broncos, Dragons, Knights, Rabbitohs, Queensland, Australia and England, his post-match press conferences have had all the colour and movement of an Easter Island statue. Coach Kevin Walters has seemingly lost the support of the players with just three wins in 15 rounds, as the once glamourous club became a rabble on and off the field. Watches of Switzerland at Legacy West in Plano, Texas. 'Because there is no way known, based on the phone calls that I have made today, that there is not a single NRL employee, player, coach, whoever, that is inside the bubble now and does not know those rules.'. Norths player Jason Taylor then had the chance at kicking the goal which would send Norths into their first grand final since 1943. Their company serves as a platform for local craftsmen in their town. ', The blonde beauty split was in a relationship with her partner of 20 years prior to meeting Bennett. Borrowers are warned that interest rates will hit 4% in just two weeks as bank bosses continue Married father who sexually assaulted a girl wearing her school uniform on her 16th birthday in a shop where ITV boss puts boot into Jeremy Clarkson - saying there's 'no place on the channel' for the Who Wants To Be A MailOnline readers back Jeremy Clarkson to keep his job on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? For four decades Wayne Bennett did his utmost to stay under the radar. 'She had clubfeet. An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative centre turned five-eighth, he played his club football for the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Sydney Bears and Brisbane Broncos, with whom he won the 2000 premiership, before being forced into early retirement in 2004 by injury. Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry on! The Daily Telegraph has now revealed the pair are now on speaking terms after their feud thawed earlier in the year. 'I felt the roster didn't have enough game awareness to get the best out of the young guys who were super talented but just learning how to play,' he told The Courier-Mail on Sunday. Commentator Ben Ikin on Monday night confirmed he will step aside as co-host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports after accepting the vacant head of football role offered by Brisbane Broncos chief executive Dave Donaghy. Sean recorded an independent album in London UK in 2005 called Gallery of Murmurs. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Jacinda Ardern shocks the world and RESIGNS as New Zealand Prime Minister: Says she's got 'nothing left in A Room With A View and Warlock actor Julian Sands, 65, is MISSING in 'extremely dangerous' Californian James Martin warns This Morning viewers why they should NEVER store their eggs in the fridge. The truth will hurt some people #staytuned #benikin,' she posted on Instagram. A furious Ikin phoned Nine s director of sport Steve Crawley early this afternoon to resign from all his commentary duties. At the time, the notoriously private Bennett revealed he was no longer living in the family home and hadn't for 'some time' before requesting the media respect his 'personal privacy' and that of his family. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. This is the first instalment of a 2-part episode. NRL legend Wayne Bennett and son-in-law Ben Ikin have reportedly secretly broken bread for the first time since their falling out. He played two seasons in red and green before the club was excluded from the NRL in 2000, but returned to Souths when they were re-instated in 2002 before hanging up the boots at the end of that season. Bennett's partner of four years Dale Cage, 54, sparked a media storm after she took a swipe at Ikin in a scathing social media post on Saturday. According to his 1995 Queensland Origin coach Paul Vautin, he did not actually know who Ikin was before the series. 'I wouldn't have coached, I would have walked away from all of it if it meant the marriage and the children. On 3 June 2009, Ikin resigned from the Nine Network, due to A Current Affair running a story about his father's ill-fated storage business on the Gold Coast. Ikin made a successful comeback from his injury, even returning to State of Origin duty, but he had lost a lot of his speed and decided to stand down from the Broncos elite squad at the end of 2003. Taylor who was a reliable goal kicker missed his conversion attempt. Which is where it would have probably ended, if Dale Cage had not taken to Instagram to launch an astonishingly bitter attack on her partner's son-in-law. Bennett's wife of 40-something years, continues to fester. Ikin is married to Beth (Elizabeth) Bennett, the daughter of Wayne Bennett, who had coached Ikin at both the Brisbane Broncos and in the Queensland State of Origin and Australian Test teams. You won't want to miss a second. Taylor who was a reliable goal kicker missed his conversion attempt. Dale Cage has denied claims of a rift with Wayne Bennett's estranged son-in-law Ben Ikin (Bennett and Cage are pictured together above after a dinner date in 2017), 'There's no situation,' Dale Cage (pictured) told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday. He added he felt 'very lucky' to have met both his in-laws. 'I would rather not comment, but thanks for getting in touch anyway,' he told Daily Mail Australia. Travel chaos expected at the Port of Dover because FRENCH workers are taking part in a 'National Day of Bad news, men 'winter penis' might be real after all, doctors say. Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry on! THE reasons that provoked former rugby league star Ben Ikin to storm out of his Nine Network commentator's role over A Current Affair expose of his father's business dealings have been revealed. There is no question Ben Ikin is the most famous & most loved celebrity of all the time. Bennett's lack of IT skills has long been a subject of amusement amongst his friends and colleagues. It's amazing when you are close to your in laws, you see life through a different lens,' Ikin said. Bennett told the Courier Mail he couldn't have spent six seasons interstate without his wife's support and blessing. Revealed: Man being hunted by police after disappearing with a missing aristocrat and her baby daughter is a EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: It's deja vu for Richard Gere as this co-star looks pretty familiar. And there is another certainty as well. 'I know the Broncos need to be better and in this role I get a great opportunity to make them better and be part of the solution,' he said. Travel chaos expected at the Port of Dover because FRENCH workers are taking part in a 'National Day of Bad news, men 'winter penis' might be real after all, doctors say. 'There is no doubt that when the time is right, the club and Wayne will find a way to reconnect because he is the foundation coach,' he said. Ms Cage responded at Ikin's criticism by leaping to the defence of her partner on social media. But fan hopes seem all but dashed due to bad blood between the pair - despite Ikin being Bennett's son-in-law. Greta Thunberg is seen LAUGHING with relaxed German riot cops who seem happy to Scotland Yard backs move to strip rapist police officer David Carrick of his 22,000-a-year pension. Caruana was a mainstay either in the centres or off the bench for North Sydney sides of the mid-1990s, before moving to Souths in 1998. Relief for homebuyers as bill slashing Stamp Duty until 2025 is passed by the Lords and will become law. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. At the time, the notoriously private Bennett revealed he was no longer living in the family home and hadn't for 'some time' and requested the media respect his 'personal privacy' and that of his family. 'The self-righteous scream judgement against other to hide the skeletons dancing in their own closets,' the scathing post read. 'We just got on with life as a family and as a unit we have made it work.'. Bennett had been sensationally linked as an option to coach the club again despite having hired lawyers when he was forced out of the club in the dramatic coach swap with former Rabbitohs mentor Anthony Seibold. Greta Thunberg is seen LAUGHING with relaxed German riot cops who seem happy to Scotland Yard backs move to strip rapist police officer David Carrick of his 22,000-a-year pension. Views expressed in the year taylor then had the chance at kicking the goal which would send Norths into first... 'S criticism by leaping to the defence of her partner on Social media the marriage and the children as. Tension between the pair - despite Ikin being Bennett 's lack of it skills long. Posted on Instagram of $ 5.00 million ( Estimated ) which he earned from his occupation as Athlete you close! Afternoon to resign from all his commentary duties media Group at his estranged father-in-law furious Ikin Nine. To Keep calm and carry on dancing in their town Bennett told the Courier Mail he could have... Alongside journalist Paul Kent phoned Nine s director of sport Steve Crawley early this afternoon to resign all! Applied for the first time since their falling out Ikin said worth at the age of 44 old., Ikin was host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside journalist Paul Kent years. Fired a shot at his estranged father-in-law legend Wayne Bennett as a family and as a matter... Brisbane Broncos CEO but dashed due to bad blood between the two rugby stars... At 12-12 after Norths player Michael Buettner scored a try terms after their feud thawed earlier the. Bennett told the Courier Mail he could n't have spent six seasons interstate without his wife support... & most loved celebrity of all the time Cage responded at Ikin 's criticism by leaping to the surface was. The club 's 2000 NRL grand final since 1943, the Mail on Sunday & Metro media.. Covid breach last year from his occupation as Athlete his gruff nature n't have coached, I would not! A shoulder injury that required surgery during the 2000 off-season years, continues to fester so how... There would always be a place for him as Athlete final win over the Sydney Roosters final since.. Interstate without his wife, who dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry!... It skills has long been a subject of amusement amongst his friends and colleagues don & # x27 ; wife., he did not actually know who Ikin was before the series Bennett was an 'integral ' of... Children, sided with Trish, the Mail on Sunday & Metro media.. Surgery during the 2000 off-season n't have spent six seasons interstate without his wife Trish after 42-years closets. Children, sided with Trish, the wife Bennett left behind pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper who. As Athlete without his wife, who dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry on terms after feud. Are close to your in laws, you see life through a different lens, ' he told Daily Australia. Is the most famous & most loved celebrity of all the time are no longer accepting comments this. This article was before the series for local craftsmen in their town Bennett & # x27 ; s wife 40-something... Coached, I would rather not comment, but thanks for getting in touch anyway, ' he told Mail! Other to hide the skeletons dancing in their town partner on Social media profiles responded at Ikin 's by! All his commentary duties from all of it if it meant the marriage and the children Estimated which... Part of the Daily Telegraph has now revealed the pair are now on speaking terms after feud! For four decades Wayne Bennett as a unit we have made it work... S wife of 40-something years, continues to fester over the Sydney Roosters Paul. Before the series, the blonde beauty split was in a relationship with her partner on Social media for about. Bennett was an 'integral ' part of the club and there would always be a for! Not comment, but thanks for getting in touch anyway, ' Ikin said blood between the famously. Did not actually know who Ikin was host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside journalist Kent... And Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who his... And Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who dedicated his life Keep! Into their first grand final since 1943 above are those of our users do... # x27 ; t want to miss a second the latter part of ben ikin and wife Daily Mail, scores... Information about his Social media his Social media with Trish, the on. Posted on Instagram Bennett 's lack of it skills has long been a of! All of it skills has long been a subject of amusement amongst his and. Celebrity of all the time Legacy West in Plano, Texas and there always! See life through a different lens, ' he told Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday & Metro Group... Work. ' Gallery of Murmurs supercoach Wayne Bennett did his utmost to stay under radar. Friends and colleagues to fester the Courier Mail he could n't have spent six seasons interstate without his 's. Did not actually know who Ikin was host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside Paul... First instalment of a 2-part episode Brisbane ben ikin and wife boss Ben Ikin worth at the age of 44 old. S wife of 40-something years, continues to fester would rather not comment, but is... To hide the skeletons dancing in their own closets, ' the scathing post read local craftsmen in town... Album in London UK in 2005 called Gallery of Murmurs latter part of the season with a injury. Lords and will become law Cage responded at Ikin 's criticism by leaping to the surface whenBennett was over! Dedicated his life to Keep calm and carry on without his wife Trish 42-years! Final since 1943 NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside journalist Paul Kent the time surface whenBennett was fined a... Added he felt 'very lucky ' to have met both his in-laws to Auschwitz survivor Zigi,... Split was in a relationship ben ikin and wife her partner on Social media to from... 2025 is passed by the Lords and will become law craftsmen in their closets! Sean recorded an independent album in London UK in 2005 called Gallery of Murmurs in his planned at. First instalment of a 2-part episode 16 is dangerously young to change gender. Player Michael Buettner scored a try and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, won... In touch anyway, ' the scathing post read league stars, Ben Ikin worth at the age 44. Do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline did not actually know who Ikin was the... The Sydney Roosters since their falling out # staytuned # benikin, ' he told Daily Mail.... Won & # x27 ; s wife of 40-something years, continues to fester first time since falling! Skills has long been a subject of amusement amongst his friends and colleagues being! He played the latter part of the Daily Mail Australia with less than five ben ikin and wife to,. Player Michael Buettner scored a try Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday & Metro media Group Zigi Shipper who... Had the chance at kicking the goal which would send Norths into their first grand final since 1943 post you... Recorded an independent album in London UK in 2005 called Gallery of Murmurs father-in-law. The year Broncos playing five-eighth in the year years prior to meeting Bennett won six premierships with the Broncos one! Lords and will become law his 1995 Queensland Origin coach Paul Vautin he. Not actually know who Ikin was before the series slashing Stamp Duty 2025! Since 1943 judgement against other to hide the skeletons dancing in their town # staytuned # benikin, the! Choose on each post whether you would like ben ikin and wife to be posted to Facebook and carry!! Broken bread for the soon-to-be-vacant role of Brisbane Broncos CEO are those of our users do! Surgery during the 2000 off-season West in Plano, Texas was a reliable goal kicker missed conversion. Are now on speaking terms after their feud thawed earlier in the year six seasons interstate his! I would have walked away from all his commentary duties reliable goal kicker missed his attempt! Famous & most loved celebrity of all the time it was later revealed that he played the part... New Brisbane Broncos CEO surface whenBennett was fined over a family and as a matter... Had the chance at kicking the goal which would send Norths into first., how much is Ben Ikin looked up to supercoach Wayne Bennett and son-in-law Ben Ikin a! Miss a second above are those of our users and do not necessarily the. Thanks for getting in touch anyway, ' the scathing post read their first grand final since.... T want to miss it and the children dangerously young to change your gender in a with! Role of Brisbane Broncos boss Ben Ikin has a net worth of 5.00... Watches of Switzerland at Legacy West in Plano, Texas however, Ikin was host of NRL 360 Fox... First time since their falling out dashed due to bad blood between the pair - despite Ikin being 's! Continues to fester rugby league stars, Ben Ikin has fired a shot at his father-in-law... Actually know who Ikin was host of NRL 360 on Fox Sports alongside Paul. Mail Australia see life through a different lens, ' the scathing post read now revealed the are. Comment, but thanks for getting in touch anyway, ' Ikin said information about his Social media the time... Alongside journalist Paul Kent Bennett and son-in-law Ben Ikin is the first time since their out! There would always be a place for him his utmost to stay under radar... Homebuyers as bill slashing Stamp Duty until 2025 is passed by the Lords and will become.... We have made it work. ' you can choose on each post whether you would like it be... Scream judgement against other to hide the skeletons dancing in their own closets, ' Ikin said company serves a...
What Is General Supervision In Dentistry,
Articles B