Ben Andrew Matulino (born 3 January 1989) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s as a prop or second-row.
Matulino played for Te Aroha Eels before making the Wellington Orcas squad for the Bartercard Cup.
Matulino made his NRL debut in Round 14 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Remondis Stadium off the interchange bench in the 24–8 loss.
He was named in the New Zealand Kiwis Four Nations squad and made his debut in the 62–12 win over France on 1 November at Stade Ernest Wallon.
[23] For the 2012 Anzac Test, Matulino was selected to play for New Zealand at prop in the Kiwis' 20–12 loss against Australia at Eden Park.
[24] In Round 15 against the Sharks at Remondis Stadium, Matulino played his 100th NRL career match in the Warriors 20–19 loss.
[26] Matulino finished the 2012 NRL season with him being named the Warriors Player of the Year with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 3 tries.
[28] For the 2013 Anzac Test, Matulino was selected to play for New Zealand from the interchange bench in the Kiwis' 32–12 loss against Australia at Canberra Stadium.
[31] In Round 24 against the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium, Matulino played his 150th match in the Warriors' 46–12 loss.
[40] In April 2016, Matulino was one of six players to be dropped by coach Andrew McFadden after him alongside Manu Vatuvei, Bodene Thompson, Konrad Hurrell, Sam Lisone and Albert Vete after they allegedly mixed prescription pills with energy drinks on a night out in Auckland, a day after the Warriors heavy 42–0 loss to the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park in Round 8.
[42] On 25 April 2017, Matulino signed with the Wests Tigers from 2018 on a three-year deal,[43] reuniting with coach Ivan Cleary.
In Round 1, Matulino made his club debut for the Wests Tigers against the Sydney Roosters, playing off the interchange bench in the upset 10–8 win at ANZ Stadium.