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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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Origin call: Ponga still No.1 in Slater’s eyes

Maroons coach Billy Slater has dismissed criticism of Knights star Kalyn Ponga’s form and will back him to find his best form for Queensland in Origin I.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Brenko Lee runs during a Brisbane Broncos NRL training session at the Clive Berghofer Centre on February 07, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Bennett eyes happy-go-lucky Bronco

Why Wayne Bennett sees value in an overlooked Bronco and the Magic Round blow landed by the Dolphins. It’s all in Sport Confidential.

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Pick me Billy: Maroons outcast ready for Origin resurrection

After a three-year exile, Corey Oates has surged back into Origin contention on the back of the Broncos revival and says he won’t let Queensland down if picked.

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Gallen crushed, now NRL star wants revenge

Paul Gallen’s boxing career may have ended in brutal fashion after a heavy defeat on Wednesday night – but one former rival has challenged Gal to go around one last time.

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Parramatta AdvertiserCronulla's Chevy Stewart pictured kicking the ball at the Harold Matthews game - Parrmatta Eels v Cronulla Sharks at PointsBet Stadium Saturday, 10 April 2021. Picture / Monique Harmer

Market Watch: Bulldogs target Sharks teenager

The Bulldogs are close to securing an exciting Sharks teenager as their future fullback, while a Tiger is being shopped around to clubs for an immediate transfer.

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Revealed: DCE’s big call on Queensland Origin future

Under pressure of losing his Kangaroos and Maroons No.7 jerseys, Daly Cherry-Evans has no intention of going down quietly, ahead of his return to Suncorp Stadium in Magic Round.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Briton Nikora of the Sharks is tackled during the NRL Trial Match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium on February 28, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Sharks poised to net two big fish

The Sharks are preparing for the future with two off contract players in their sights. See the latest transfer news in MARKET WATCH.

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13 incidents in two years – but Broncos deny culture crisis

The Broncos have again been forced to defend the club’s culture after Selwyn Cobbo became the fourth player to appear in court for driving offences. Is Brisbane the worst-behaved team in the NRL?

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Cody Walker and Damien Cook this week during South Sydney training ahead of their final against the Knights. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Why Rabbitohs made risky captaincy call

Souths coach Jason Demetriou has handed under-fire star Cody Walker the extra responsibility of captaincy following an injury setback for Cam Murray. Will the move work to reignite the team?

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Magic boost: Qld wins battle for NRL extravaganza

Queensland has staved off a poaching raid from the NSW government to retain the rights to host Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium next season.

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