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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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Boxing/MMA

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Nikita Tszyu (R) competes in his bout against Darkon Dryden at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on October 8, 2022 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Peter Lorimer/Getty Images)

Tszyu puts on brutal clinic with Super Saturday knockout

Darkon Dryden was no match for a brutal Nikita Tszyu in a ‘meticulous’ Saturday night onslaught that is drawing high praise.

ExclusiveStorm

The Dolphins offered Cameron Munster a massive deal to join the club.

Revealed: The insane Dolphins offer Munster rejected

Cameron Munster left more than $1 million on the table as he turned his back on becoming the Dolphins’ marquee man and the NRL’s richest player.

NRL

L to R, Wayne Bennett, Head coach and chief executive Terry Reader from the Dolphins, at the clubs Foundation Membership Launch at Mt Coot-Tha, Wednesday 16th March 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

River City rumble: Dolphins deny breaching rules in fresh war

Teen sensation Karl Oloapu recently asked for a release from his contract – and the Broncos think the Dolphins are behind it. So is the new club in the wrong?

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Cowboys gets past Reece Walsh of the Warriors during the round 23 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 19, 2022, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Dolphins revved-up after snaring excitement machine

The Dolphins have secured arguably their biggest signing after landing a Cowboys flyer, who will be a vital cog in the new club’s attacking arsenal.

ExclusiveNRL

‘I don’t want to die’: Iconic Eel‘s terrifying dementia battle

Parramatta legend Ray Price – the club’s last premiership-winning captain – has worringly joined the growing list of NRL champions with dementia. He opens up on the harrowing experience.

NRL

** MUST CREDIT NRL PHOTOS** Ivan Cleary with son Nathan Cleary celebrates winning the NRL -Grand Final Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels final at Accor Stadium .Picture: NRL Photos

Dynasty blueprint: How NRL clubs seek Panthers‘ help

Penrith became the first team in 115 years of Australian rugby league to win titles in four grades, from SG Ball upwards. And now other clubs are calling — and it’s not just to poach players.

NRL

Worst one ever? Fans divided over leaked Dolphins jersey

The NRL’s newcomers appear to have suffered a launch gaffe after the Dolphins’ foundation jersey was leaked online. And fans have not been kind.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Barnes performs ahead of the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Barnes family saves NRL GF from total disaster

If there is one certainty on rugby league’s biggest day, it is that the NRL grand final pre-match entertainment will divide opinion – and fans haven’t held back.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Liam Martin of the Panthers is tackled by Richard Kennar (L) and Latrell Mitchell (R) of the Rabbitohs during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Battle within a war: GF could decide Roos final squad

With the World Cup only weeks away, the NRL grand final has come at a perfect time for several Australian aspirants. Could it be the match which decides Mal Meninga’s back row?

ExclusiveNRL

Controversial plea for Eels to ‘embrace’ Hayne again

Former Eels skipper Tim Mannah has opened up about Jarryd Hayne’s exile, the glory years, his fall from grace … and why he hopes Parramatta embrace the ‘Hayne Plane’ again.

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