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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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Wests Tigers sacking won’t break me: Maguire

Dumped Tigers coach Michael Maguire insists he is still passionate about coaching and is determined to return to the NRL and chase another premiership.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Blues head coach Brad Fittler looks on during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin squad training session at Coogee Oval on May 31, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Blues know they need an attitude adjustment

NSW selectors are reluctant to implement wholesale changes to the team that was beaten in Origin I, but two former stars are pushing hard for a recall. SEE THE LIKELY CHANGES

SuperCoach

Star’s Origin, Broncos plea to Slater and Kevvie

Broncos veteran Corey Oates has refused give up on his representative and club future despite radio silence from both parties. Latest NRL market watch.

Boxing/MMA

Enraged Huni camp slams legend’s ‘power’ snipe

Jeff Fenech’s criticism of Justis Huni’s punching power has been met with an impenetrable defence as his camp vows he will silence all critics by outclassing Joe Goodall in their title blockbuster.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas of the Broncos are seen on the sideline after being injured during the round 14 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, on June 11, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cagey Walters hits back over ‘fractured’ star

Broncos coach Kevin Walters insists star playmaker Adam Reynolds isn’t injury-prone, despite concerns the halfback could be sidelined for longer than expected with fractured ribs.

UpdatedSuperCoach

Early Mail: Worst Broncos news confirmed

Brisbane’s backline has copped a double injury blow while there’s hope two key forwards will play despite missing training. UPDATED EARLY MAIL

Boxing/MMA

Re-born heavyweight king targets Huni blockbuster

Lucas Browne will be standing in line waiting for a shot at Australia’s heavyweight young gun in the wake of his stunning KO victory on the George Kambosos-Devin Haney undercard.

Sport

Queen’s Birthday honours: Barty’s mission, Dougie’s heartache

Tennis champion Ash Barty and cricket legend Doug Walters are among the sporting greats who have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.

NRL

Slater’s ‘sliding doors’ moment which has dynasty in reach

Billy Slater’s coaching career could have been on a very different path if Paul Green hadn’t jumped on the grenade that was coaching Queensland’s 2021 Origin series.

ExclusiveNRL

Why Bennett wants fallen star at Dolphins

The Dolphins have come under fire for failing to land a marquee recruit but one controversial legend is in the frame to join Wayne Bennett’s team of assistants for the club’s debut season.

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