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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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NRL

Canterbury trainer signals for an HIA for Jeremy Marshall-King.

Dogs learn fate over HIA controversy

The NRL has handed down its verdict over a HIA incident involving Jeremy Marshall-King from the opening round.

AnalysisNRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Broncos coach Kevin Walters watches on during the round one NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on March 11, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Kevvie’s dilemma: the one Bronco who must be axed

Brisbane kickstarted their season with a statement win over South Sydney – but still Kevin Walters has a massive decision to make at the selection table on Tuesday.

ExclusiveCowboys

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Cowboys coach Todd Payten smiles during a media interview before the start of the round three NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans at QCB Stadium on March 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Massive regret: Honest Todd has learned his lesson

Ahead of their opening game today, Cowboys coach Todd Payten says he will be ‘more conscious of what comes out of my mouth’ after a drama-filled start to his coaching reign in Townsville.

Broncos

Broncos legend aids Cobbo’s outlandish arrival

Selwyn Cobbo’s scintillating performance in the Broncos’ upset victory has the rugby league world talking, but the quietly spoken speedster says he has an ace up his sleeve.

NRL

Broncos give Kevvie selection headache after Bunnies boilover

The Broncos stood up in the absence of Adam Reynolds, but his return will cause some stress for Kevin Walters, with the No.6 jersey still up for grabs.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Payne Haas of the Broncos is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on June 17, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Broncos ‘moment of truth’ arrives in Round 1 blockbuster

As the Broncos look to produce a Round 1 statement in a Friday night blockbuster against the Rabbitohs, two men will be feeling more pressure to perform than their teammates.

NRL

Predictions: Billy and the kid to have big seasons

It’s going to be a good year to be a Maroons fan according to the Courier Mail’s NRL writers, singling out one young talent to stamp his authority on the finals.

NRL

Broncos heavies say it’s time to stop this rot

The Broncos begin their latest campaign acutely aware they are mired in a 16-year premiership drought. Coach Kevin Walters says a new era must begin now.

NRL

New halfbacks ready to lift Queensland spirits

Queensland’s three NRL teams have new halfbacks in 2022 and they will be under pressure to lift their teams back into premiership contention. All three are up for the challenge.

NRL

Walters slams nepotism talk over contentious Broncos call

Broncos coach Kevin Walters says there’s only one way his son Billy can prove the doubters wrong and show his selection is more about talent than his surname.

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