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Peter BadelChief Rugby League Writer

Peter Badel is a six-time award winning journalist who began as a sports reporter in 1998. A best-selling author, ‘Bomber’ has covered five Australian cricket tours and has specialised in rugby league for more than two decades.

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QueenslandÃs heroic 1995 State of Origin team reunion, XXXX Ale House, Milton. Picture: Liam Kidston

Watch as Queensland’s 1995 Origin heroes relive their miracle victory

Paul Vautin’s hopelessly maligned yet ultimately indomitable team gathered in Brisbane for a 30-year reunion of the famous 1995 Queensland side which shocked NSW.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 30: WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu (L) walks to his corner after a 12-round fight against Sebastian Fundora at T-Mobile Arena on March 30, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fundora won Tszyu's title and a vacant WBC title by split decision. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Revealed: Tszyu’s back after sealing blockbuster American fight

It’s official: Tim Tszyu is returning to the ring. And the ‘Soul Taker’ is risking his career, declaring he wants no easy fights after rejecting Michael Zerafa and agreeing terms to face a rising American star.

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Sir Alex and the Ferrari: Inside Madge’s hoodoo-breaking quest

It’s been almost two decades since Brisbane tasted grand final glory. Why will Michael Maguire succeed where everyone, except Wayne Bennett, has failed? He reveals all to PETER BADEL.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Dylan Brown of the Eels makes a break during the round 26 NRL match between Parramatta Eels and St George Illawarra Dragons at CommBank Stadium, on August 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Battle for Brown heats up as star prepares to meet rival clubs

Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown will meet with rival clubs next week as the star playmaker looks to test his value on the open market.

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EMBARGOED TILL 2ND FEBRUARY 2025 - Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire Picture supplied by Broncos

Maguire: How I will get the Broncos back on top of the NRL

Michael Maguire is reaching the end of his first pre-season at the Brisbane Broncos, the polarising coach opens up to PETER BADEL about his reputation for ruthlessness, dealing with Ezra Mam and expectations for 2025.

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A host of Maroons legends have backed new coach Michael Maguire to succeed at the Broncos. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Maroons legends back Madge to succeed at Broncos

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has won over some of the Maroons all-time greats, with a posse of Queensland legends backing him to end Brisbane’s premiership drought.

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LEAGUE: Broncos training section, Redhill. Patrick Carrigan. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Broncos news: Carrigan’s selfless sacrifice in chase for premiership

Pat Carrigan has revealed how he reacted to the news that Broncos coach Michael Maguire may move him to a new position in 2025.

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All Stars blow: Broncos star hit with fresh ban

Broncos star Ezra Mam was already serving a nine-match suspension following his drug driving saga and now he’s been ruled out of yet another game.

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Dylan Brown is reportedly seeking $1.2 million a season to leave the Parramatta Eels. Picture: Getty Images

Brown’s insane asking price revealed as five clubs circle Eels star

Dylan Brown rocked the Parramatta Eels when he hit the NRL’s open market and now the playmaker’s eye-watering asking price can be revealed. PLUS see which five clubs are in the race for his signature.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Patrick Carrigan of the Broncos runs the ball during the round 23 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 10, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Carrigan faces shock positional switch as Madge eyes changes

Broncos coach Michael Maguire is weighing up his first major coaching move since taking over at Red Hill, which could see Kangaroos star Pat Carrigan playing in a different role.

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