BENJI & ZOE MARSHALL 'WE MAKE PERFECT SENSE TO EACH OTHER'

The Kiwi league legend and his wife reveal how they make their marriage work

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Benji Marshall has spent his life carving out a legacy as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated rugby league players. His magic on the field was undeniable, but his most important role is the one he plays off it - as a husband and father.

“Being a dad is my greatest achievement and it’s something I take really seriously,” shares the sporting legend, who, together with his wife Zoe, has built a life filled with love and purpose as they raise their two kids.

“Parenting is the hardest job in the world and it’s such a big responsibility to try to get it right,” shares Benji, 40, who is now the head coach of his former Wests Tigers team. “For me, the most important thing is raising our children to be good people.

“I don’t want my son to feel like he has to follow in my footsteps as a footy player - he can be whatever he wants. All we care about is that they're good kids!”

EACH OTHER’S ROCK

After growing up not knowing his real father, and later losing the beloved man who raised him to cancer, Benji says being present for their kids, son Fox, seven, and daughter Ever, almost four, is something he and Zoe prioritise. He is there as often as he can for the everyday moments, picking the children up from school, cooking dinner and putting them to bed.

Meanwhile, author, podcaster and influencer Zoe, 40, loves the flexibility of her work, which means she can be with the children every morning and for all the important milestones.