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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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DAILY TELEGRAPH APRIL 12. The Warriors Marcelo Montoya charged over a homophobic slur against the Cowboys Kyle Feldt, appearing via video link at the NRL judiciary at Rugby League Central, Moore Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Fa**ot’ slur NRL player up for top RLPA award

If the ‘every-kid-gets-a-prize’ nomination process for the RLPA Players’ Championship Award were its worst feature then it would merely raise eyebrows – sadly it gets worse.

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Gallen’s Qld jab: Standby for a week of pain

A fired up Paul Gallen has warned Queensland sports fans to expect nothing but misery when the Sharks take on the Cowboys and he hits town for his double bout boxathon.

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Chad Townsend breaks his silence on Sharks exit

He helped the Sharks win their maiden premiership, but by 2021 it was clear to Chad Townsend he was on the outer. Now he could help end Cronulla’s premiership hopes for 2022.

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Two reasons Broncos should give Walters every chance

There will be dozens of questions asked in the Broncos’ internal review following their dreadful end to the season, but two factors are in Kevin Walters favour.

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Walters fighting for his job after Broncos’ capitulation

The heat is on coach Kevin Walters in the wake of the Broncos’ disastrous end to the season, which fizzled out after a disappointing loss to the Dragons, ending their slim finals hopes.

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‘Our heart and soul’: Storm star’s plea for Munster to stay loyal

Storm hooker Harry Grant has revealed he shunned the Dolphins’ big bucks to re-sign with Melbourne. And now he’s pleading for Cameron Munster to do the same.

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Boiling point: Sleepy Selwyn cops brutal blast

A tumultuous build-up to the Broncos’ biggest game of the season has taken another turn after star winger Selwyn Cobbo earned the wrath of coach Kevin Walters. Find out why.

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Broncos move to lock up free agent

A Broncos mainstay looks to have earned himself a new contract, just eight weeks out from becoming a free agent. Read the latest transfer market news here.

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Sport Con: Broncos respond to vandalism allegation

Brisbane’s boss has adressed rumours of an in-house scandal — check out all the latest NRL news in Sport Confidential.

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Stunned Reynolds slams Gamble for shock Walters comments

Adam Reynolds was left stunned by Tyson Gamble’s remarks about coach Kevin Walters and contacted the five-eighth to express his disappointment.

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