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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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OpinionNRL

South Sydney fans should hang their heads in shame

South Sydney fans should be booing the club administration over their decision to let Adam Reynolds rather than be having a crack at the player writes Travis Meyn.

Broncos

Broncos miracle man’s fresh contract coup

He thought he would never play NRL again. But after fighting back from a brain bleed, Te Maire Martin has been a revelation for the Broncos – and received further good news on Wednesday.

UpdatedNRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: David Fifita of the Titans looks dejected after losing the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 23, 2022, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Titans claim not to fear Bennett’s close ties to Fifita

The Dolphins greatest gift when it comes to recruitment is the ability of Wayne Bennett to get inside the heads of star players and that’s just where he is with David Fifita at the moment.

UpdatedSuperCoach

Early Mail: Broncos in a world of Payne

The Broncos have copped a big blow ahead of their Friday night clash with the Rabbitohs while Brian To’o is firming to return for the Panthers this weekend. UPDATED EARLY MAIL

NRL

Reynolds issues a warning to rival

All eyes may be on Brisbane’s Adam Reynolds as he returns to Sydney to take on his old club – but there’s arguably more pressure on the youngster opposite him.

NRL

Worrying sign as star Bronco hints at future plans

Broncos fans are set for a nervous wait on the future of Herbie Farnworth as he considers interest from a host of rival clubs. He speaks on his future in Brisbane.

NRL

Casualty Ward: Key calls on two SuperCoach guns

The verdict is in on Payne Haas and David Fifita — and KFC SuperCoaches have huge decisions to make. NRL injury wrap for Round 8.

ExclusiveNRL

Broncos a shock contender to tempt Munster north

Brisbane is firmly in the mix to tempt Cameron Munster to Queensland and gazump expansion rival Dolphins in the race for the Maroons and Storm star.

ExclusiveNRL

Revealed: First pictures of $32m Maroons ‘spiritual home’

Stung by the rise of the sky blue empire both on and off the field, Queensland are determined to hit back – and it all starts with embracing the cultural bedrock of Centres of Excellence.

ExclusiveBoxing/MMA

Gallen’s brutal sledge for rival ahead of title fight

Kris Terzievski has an audacious plan to take on two of the biggest cross-code boxing stars in quick succession. But Paul Gallen has shut him down in a scathing attack.

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