Ben Te Kura

Benjamin Te Kura is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a Prop for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL). He stands at 205cm which makes him the tallest player to have played in the NRL.

Early career
Educated at Wavell State High School, Te Kura played junior rugby league with the Redcliffe Dolphins playing in junior squads from the age of six through 17. Signing a development contract with the Brisbane Broncos, he moved across to the Norths Devils, playing in the Mal Meninga Cup.

He would be selected to make his representative debut in 2022 playing for the Queensland U19s squad. However he would suffer a concussion after a head clash.

Te Kura would graduate to the Queensland Cup during the 2022 Queensland Cup season, making four appearances for the Devils. He would switch to Souths Logan Magpies in 2023, again making the Queensland U19s representative squad. He would score seven tries in 20 appearances for the Magpies in the 2023 Queensland Cup. Played for NZA Kiwi Representative team in 2023.

2024
In round 5 of the 2024 NRL season Te Kura made his NRL debut for Brisbane, coming off the bench against the Melbourne Storm. He would score a try in the 77th minute of the game. In round 9 of the Queensland Cup while playing for South Logan Magpies Te Kura suffered an injury to his foot.