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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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‘Muscle up’: Broncos pack on notice as Reynolds debut just hours away

Wayne Bennett has urged the Broncos’ pack, headed by Payne Haas, to stand up for their star halfback Adam Reynolds on his debut for the club.

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The tragic story behind the kid born for Broncos

Broncos bolter Billy Walters has taken the long road to the NRL, overcoming family tragedy, numerous setbacks and the pressure of his famous surname. Now he’s ready to make his own mark.

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A Niu day dawns for Broncos

Marquee halfback Adam Reynolds may be enjoying all the headlines but don’t underestimate the impact another 2022 debutant will have this Sunday.

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‘Poor role model’: The scathing assessment of Pangai Jr

Tevita Pangai Jr will go down as one of the most talented, controversial and confounding figures in the Broncos’ 34-year history. This is why the club released him.

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Why Ikin’s so confident of keeping Cobbo

Plenty of clubs will throw plenty of cash at Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo, but head of football Ben Ikin reckon he has an ace up his sleeve.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: David Fifita of the Titans scores a try during the round 18 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium, on July 16, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Sport Con: Bookies running scared of Fifita

Why the bookies are terrified of David Fifita this week, Corey Parker reunites with a former Bronco and more all in Sport Confidential.

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$10m star in Bennett’s crosshairs, twist in Ponga move

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has made it clear money will prove no barrier in his pursuit of the game’s biggest stars.

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Bellamy uncut: My world was rocked by mum’s death

Craig Bellamy’s mum was there through 498 of his 500 games, a loyal and fiercely protective figure. There will be a huge hole for his milestone match and her absence comes with one major regret.

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Kevvie explains massive calls as Broncos bulk up for Bulldogs

On the day anti-doping authorities descended on Broncos training for random testing, Kevin Walters made some huge positional decisions for the big game against the Bulldogs this weekend.

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How Ikin beat Bennett in battle for Bronco

Wayne Bennett rarely loses when it comes to securing the hearts and minds of those he has coached, but he couldn’t match what Ben Ikin offered to Pat Carrigan.

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