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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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Emotional Foran reveals why he had to leave Manly

Kieran Foran admits he was always on borrowed time in his second coming at Manly – and opens up on his move to the Titans, his injury history and what comes next.

NRL

Best in QLD: Maroons bolters inspire Cowboys comeback

The Cowboys have confirmed their status as genuine premiership contenders, with several stars further pushing claims for Origin selection, while the Knights slumped to their seventh straight loss.

ExclusiveTeams

Revealed: Broncos star’s secret Bennett meeting

Alarm bells are sure to be ringing at the Broncos as fears of a Dolphins poaching raid for strike centre Herbie Farnworth grow by the day.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Selwyn Cobbo of the Broncos celebrates scoring a try during the round seven NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium, on April 22, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Revealed: Broncos’ mega-deal for NRL’s next teenage millionaire

Fresh off a rampaging win over the Rabbitohs, the Broncos have moved quick to lock down one of the NRL’s most exciting youngsters before he goes to market.

NRL

5/5/22 WEEKEND TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. MUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR ROHAN KELLY- Wests Tigers Harold Matthews Cup winners L to R Will Craig, Jeremiah Leatigaga, Tallyn Da Silva, Heath Mason and Lachlan Galvin pictured. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Seven kids set to supercharge Wests’ next great era

The future could hardly look brighter for Wests Tigers, with seven members of a drought-breaking team primed to form the nucleus of the club’s next first-grade squad.

NRL

Revealed: Broncos star’s incredible 600% pay rise

Court documents have revealed Broncos prop Payne Haas’ eye watering contract increase while he was still a teenager. That and plenty more in the updated Sports Confidential.

NRL

Reyno’s Revenge: Ex-bunny cooks up Broncos boilover

He wasn’t there for the Broncos’ Round 1 win over Souths due to Covid, but there was no stopping Adam Reynolds against his old team this time.

ExclusiveNRL

NRL rival to offer Manly veteran shock lifeline

MARKET WATCH: A salary cap squeeze is set to ring in a new era at Manly with veteran Kieran Foran likely vacating his five-eighth role – but he won’t be without a club for long.

NRL

Parker issues Haas reality check to Broncos

A contract dispute which has led to explosive allegations of a fresh Payne Haas off-field scandal may be all about money, but it’s something else entirely that will decide the big Bronco’s future.

ExclusiveBoxing/MMA

Paul Gallen’s bombshell NRL move

With his blockbuster boxing showdown with Sonny Bill Williams falling over, Paul Gallen is planning a return to the NRL arena.

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