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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 Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds has Covid.

Covid-hit Reynolds back in mix for Broncos’ season opener

The NRL has opened the door for Covid-hit Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds to make a shock Round 1 appearance against his former club South Sydney.

NRL

The $1.5m ‘black eye’ that ignited Broncos’ title dream

Under Kevin Walters, Ben Ikin and Dave Donaghy, Brisbane have revealed a plan to seal an NRL title by 2025 – but the rebuild was shocked into action by one of the most hellish period’s in the club’s history.

NRL

Milford’s shock lifeline a ‘hit-and-run’ mission

Anthony Milford is closing in on an NRL return, with several clubs chasing the former Bronco for the 2022 season. But where will he land after this year?

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Coach Kevin Walters with Herbie Farnworth, Brisbane Broncos training, Red Hill. Picture: Liam Kidston

Done deal: Walters secures future at Broncos

Kevin Walters has secured his long-term future at the Broncos before a ball has been kicked in the 2022 NRL season.

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Broncos ‘brothers’ move on from Mad Monday stoush

Jordan Riki has taken responsibility for his Mad Monday punch-up with Tom Flegler and pledged to join forces with his teammate to lead the Broncos to the finals this season.

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Hogan hits his stride with world title shot in sight

Dennis Hogan’s desperate world-title dream is morphing into reality again — three years after the Ireland-born, Brisbane-based boxer was dudded on the global stage.

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Gold Coast Titans AJ Brimson pictured during the 2021 competition. CREDIT NRL photos

Casualty ward: Brimson blow doesn’t worry Holbrook

Injuries have hit hard on the final week of NRL trials with a number of key players racing the clock or already ruled out of round one.

ExclusiveNRL

Busted Broncos suffer Round 1 blow

Brisbane’s worrying trial form has been compounded by the news that the Broncos are set to go into their NRL season opener against South Sydney undermanned.

NRL

Reynolds called on to solve Broncos’ five-eighth crisis

As Adam Reynolds prepares to answer an SOS to save Brisbane from a round one humiliation, coach Kevin Walters has revealed how much say he’ll have on the team’s make-up.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Broncos coach Kevin Walters looks on during 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)

Heat is on: Broncos quell fears over Walters’ future

Broncos coach Kevin Walters cut a concerned figure in their worrying trial loss to the Cowboys – triggering concerns he could be under pressure if Brisbane have a sluggish start to the season.

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