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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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Broncos

Broncos lash NRL integrity unit over Haas ban

The Brisbane Broncos have taken aim at the NRL over the suspensions of Payne Haas and Albert Kelly over their ‘shoe-gate’ scuffle.

UpdatedNRL

Knights call NRL’s bluff over Milford

The Knights have upped the ante in their bid to fast-track the NRL return of former Broncos star Anthony Milford.

ExclusiveBroncos

Brisbane young gun’s candid confession amid form slump

Rising Broncos young gun Tesi Niu has opened up on his difficult start to the year on and off the field – and the family tragedy he’s carried with him all season.

Sport

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Kurt Capewell of the Bronocs warms up before the NRL trial match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘No regrets’: Former Panther relishing Broncos mission

Kurt Capewell won an NRL premiership and only lost four games during two seasons with the Panthers, but he insists he has no regrets about leaving Penrith for the battling Broncos.

NRL

Revealed: Eye-watering cost of Milford’s NRL exile

Anthony Milford’s former mentor savaged NRL bosses for their treatment of the Broncos’ former million dollar man as question marks remain over what happens next.

NRL

Haas breaks silence after copping ‘Shoe-gate’ ban

The NRL has come down hard on Brisbane’s brawling duo, with suspended prop Payne Haas apologising to teammates as they prepare to take on the premiers without him.

Boxing/MMA

Booze, drugs at 14: How Aussie champ beat dark fate

Dana Coolwell is not a household name but he possesses one of the most extraordinary stories in Australian sport – and his talent has been rewarded with a spot on a Fox main event card.

NRL

Milford’s NRL return hits shock hurdle

Despite having three assault charges against him dropped, Anthony Milford still faces being sensationally blocked from an NRL return.

NRL

Olympic legend gives Broncos a boost

Desperate to avoid a three-game losing streak the Broncos can use all the help they can find, and coach Kevin Walters was spotted getting some tips from a Tokyo star.

SuperCoach

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Daine Laurie of the Tigers runs the ball during the round four NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium, on March 31, 2022, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

NRL Late Mail: Top Tiger tests positive at ground

The Wests Tigers have been forced into a last-minute reshuffle for their clash against the Sharks after their star fullback tested positive to Covid.

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