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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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Manu masterclass leads Kiwis in emotional NZ return

The Kiwis have sent a warning to rival nations that they’re ready for the 2022 World Cup, after cruising past Tonga in the return of international footy to New Zealand.

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Crunch time: The Blues fighting for their Origin careers

The Blues will have to blow up their side and start again if they head into a dead-rubber. Michael Carayannis breaks down who is safe and who is on the chopping block should NSW lose Game II.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during game one of the 2022 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Who should captain the Maroons after DCE?

Daly Cherry-Evan knows what it takes to handle the State of Origin heat. Who does he think should take over the captaincy after him?

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Move Bulldogs must make to keep Burton

Matt Burton has declined his player option for 2024, making him hot property. But there’s one move Canterbury can make that could prove crucial in keeping him at the Bulldogs.

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Contract clause opens door for Broncos to woo whiz-kid

The Broncos’ bid to bring Reece Walsh back to Red Hill has receives a boost, why the Maroons have bumped Fourex and more in Sport Confidential.

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How Maguire influenced Blues’ new dynamic duo

Michael Maguire saw the potential of Damien Cook and Api Koroisau before they were Origin stars and now the Blues are set to reap the rewards of his early development of the crafty duo.

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Come and get me: Maroons’ magic man taunts Blues

Queensland star Cameron Munster knows he will have a target on his back in Origin II and has dared the NSW Blues to target him. Find out why.

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NSW star’s mum banned from social media

Liam Martin’s mum has a message for all the Queensland critics who labelled her son a grub after Origin I – but she’s not allowed to send it.

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Dirt file alert: Origin ref war threatens to explode

Queensland coach Billy Slater hasn’t ruled out meeting with State of Origin officials following constant complaints from the Blues as he responds to revelations of a dodgy tactics dirt file.

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Rookie gave up All Blacks dream for Maroons

A meeting with the greatest Origin player in history guided Maroons botler Murray Taulagi away from the All Blacks and into a Queensland jersey. See the full team for Origin II.

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