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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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Peter Badel

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NRL

Done deal: Prodigal son returns to Broncos

It’s official, Reece Walsh will return to Red Hill in 2023 after securing a release from the Warriors to rejoin the Broncos.

Maroons

Mr Untouchable: Maroons accuse Cleary of being ‘refs pet’

Queensland legends Wally Lewis and Billy Moore have urged the Maroons to target NSW playmaker Nathan Cleary, to stop him from ‘fooling’ the referees yet again.

NRL

Broncos bombshell: Teen star set for Red Hill return

Teen sensation Reece Walsh is set to complete an incredible return to the Broncos just 12 months after he was let go by the club.

SuperCoach

Coach lauds Souths star’s incredible Burgess-like feat

Souths coach Jason Demetriou has compared Campbell Graham with club legend Sam Burgess after the centre showed great courage to play on with a serious injury.

SuperCoach

Round 17 teams: Decimated Broncos set to blood rookie

With 11 of their biggest names out through injury and Origin selection, the Broncos will hand one of their brightest young stars his NRL debut. See full Round 17 teams.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Payne Haas of the Broncos is tackled by Jeremiah Nanai and Chad Townsend of the Cowboys during the round 16 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on July 02, 2022, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Nine ruled out: Injury crisis, Origin decimate Broncos

Brisbane has been rocked by a severe player shortage due to a heavy injury toll and State of Origin fixture. SEE EVERY PLAYER RULED OUT

NRL

Maroons confirm key changes, make calls on injured stars

Queensland’s team is locked in for the Origin decider with big calls made on injured stars, out-of-form veterans and Felise Kaufusi’s replacement.

EXCLUSIVENRL

NSW call on maligned veteran after fresh Haas blow

A 30-year-old veteran is set to debut for NSW with superstar Blues prop Payne Haas on the verge of being ruled out of the Origin decider.

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Shocking X-ray reveals true bravery of Aussie ‘Ali’

This is the image that has seen Jai Opetaia compared to Muhammad Ali after producing one of the most heroic moments in Australian sporting history.

NRL

Broncos star’s ‘embarrassing’ admission after off night

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds struggled in his return from injury, admitting he ‘wasn’t good enough’ as the Cowboys claimed bragging rights in the Queensland derby.

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