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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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NRL’s brutal kick in the guts for Wests Tigers

The NRL has spoken out after the Wests Tigers’ controversial last-gasp loss to the Cowboys and it’s a final kick in the guts for Tigers fans.

NRL

Full strength: Broncos to flex premiership credentials

The Broncos are set to welcome back one of the game’s most potent attacking weapons against Wests Tigers. Round 20 team news.

NRL

Why Melbourne is furious over Munster approach

Armed with the richest deal in NRL history, Wayne Bennett has upped the ante in the Dolphins bid to sign Cameron Munster. But Melbourne has made a formal complaint.

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Aussie boxer in shock talks to fight UFC legend

He is one of the biggest names in combat sports and Conor ‘Notorious’ McGregor could be returning to the boxing ring if an Australian world-title hopeful gets his wish.

NRL

Gordie back on board the Broncos bus

Club legend Gorden Tallis has been a fierce critic of the Broncos, but the ‘Raging Bull’ says the club has a premiership vibe about it in 2022.

ExclusiveNRL

Cobbo stuck in concussion limbo

The Brisbane Broncos are uncertain about the return to action of Selwyn Cobbo as the young star continues to battle the after efects of a sickening State of Origin knockout. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL

ExclusiveNRL

Bennett’s Dolphins coaching dream team revealed

As Wayne Bennett continues to assemble the Dolphins’ inaugural team, a succession plan is also in the works, with his retirement set to come sooner than expected.

NRL

Alfie’s incredible call on Adam Reynolds

Few people are as well placed to assess the merits of Brisbane halfbacks as Allan Langer – which makes this call all the more impressive.

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Gold Coast’s shock Holbrook call amid Titanic collapse

Justin Holbrook has been labelled a dead-man walking at the Titans. Finally, Gold Coast hierarchy have broken their silence on the Holbrook saga in the wake of their latest loss to the Broncos.

NRL

Maroons depth chart: Why Blues are in for years of pain

Queensland’s scary depth should be ringing alarm bells in NSW. We rank the top-30 Maroons, including several young guns ready to take Origin by storm and retain the shield for years.

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