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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Payne Haas of the Broncos is tackled during the round 20 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, on July 30, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Haas revelling in powerhouse Taumalolo showdown

Payne Haas has opened up on his contract situation at the Broncos, his friendship with Sonny Bill Williams and going toe-to-toe with Cowboys star Jason Taumalolo.

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NRL transfers: Broncos super sub’s career resurrection

The Broncos are poised to reward Billy Walters’ encouraging start to the season with a deal to stay in Brisbane beyond 2022. Get all the details on the deal.

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Sickening attack that could have killed NRL rookie

A Titans rookie was left with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after a vicious street assault which has left his NRL playing career in jeopardy.

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Origin bolter makes case for Maroons

David Fifita’s Origin spot under threat from a club teammate, Storm star Cameron Munster’s loyalties to be tested and more in Sport Confidential.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jake Averillo of the Bulldogs looks dejected after defeat during the round two NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, on March 20, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Barret’s bold call, boost for Broncos

Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett poised to drop a selection bombshell, Newcastle Knights must take on the Penrith Panthers without star fullback Kalyn Ponga. FULL LATE MAIL

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How Broncos botched their ‘best halfback since Alfie’

He was rated the Broncos’ best halfback, but his development was botched so badly he had to pick up the pieces in North Queensland. Now he’s back to haunt Brisbane.

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Storm boys: Mega deal blows Dolphins out of water

Melbourne are in the final stages of negotiations with two of their superstars over long-term extensions, dealing a huge blow to the Dolphins. But there still a missing piece in the retention puzzle.

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Revealed: Kevvie’s no-confidence call on Isaako

Former Bronco Jamayne Isaako has revealed the content of the conversation that saw him seek an immediate release to join the Gold Coast Titans.

Boxing/MMA

New Kambosos opponent after super fight collapses

George Kambosos’ super fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko has collapsed, opening the door for a $10 million grudge match in Australia.

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Could Tigers, Manly pull off Taumalolo coup?

The rumours won’t go away that Jason Taumalolo’s time at North Queensland could come to an end. Could he be headed to Sydney for a massive career change?

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