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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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Sport

Jai Opetaia faces off with David Nyika ahead of their world title fight on the Gold Coast on Wednesday.

Opetaia warns rival for ‘world of hurt’ in pursuit of greatness

Jai Opetaia has warned his dangerous rival David Nyika to brace for a world of hurt and declared there will be no complacency in his relentless quest for boxing “greatness”.

NRL

Broncos scouting report: Best 17, combating Mam absence

The Broncos are at a crossroad heading into 2025 thanks to multiple off-field controversies and Kevin Walters’ sacking. PETER BADEL reveals how Michael Maguire can reignite his talent-rich roster.

Boxing/MMA

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 20: Demsey McKean weighs in during the weigh-in of the WBO Intercontinental & Vacant WBA International Heavyweight Championship as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 at on December 20, 2024 in Riyadh, . (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

‘Bordering on insult’: Aussie prepares to shock Tyson 2.0

Demsey McKean says he’s undaunted by the task of taking on Britain’s Moses Itauma — a boxer hailed the second coming of Mike Tyson. PETER BADEL has the latest on the historic bout.

NRL

Cleary double, safety concerns? Every PNG expansion question answered

When will Papua New Guinea enter the competition? What are the safety concerns? Which type of player will they be targetting? We answer the burning questions surrounding PNG’s inclusion to the NRL.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam. Picture: NRL Images

‘Make amends’: Ezra Mam’s vow ahead of Broncos return

Broncos star Ezra Mam is a week away from learning his fate after being charged with drug driving following a car crash in Brisbane. He’s ready to get his life and career back on track.

VideoNRL

Terrell May (top left), Chad Townsend (top and bottom right) and Kurt Capewell (bottom left) are providing rugby league fans with an insight to life in first grade.

NRL New-Tube: Stars show fans what a day in the life looks like

A host of NRL players have launched their own YouTube channels giving fans a look at their lives off the footy field – see some of the best here.

NRL

Coach Maguire implements ‘six-pack ban’ at Broncos

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has put his foot down at the Broncos stamping out any remnants of a “rock star” mentality at Red Hill.

NRL

PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA - NOVEMBER 05: Papua New Guinean fans show their support during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Ireland on November 5, 2017 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

18th or 19th team? Twist in PNG’s inclusion in NRL

Papua New Guinea’s entry into the NRL is confirmed – but uncertainty remains surrounding whether they will be the 18th or 19th team, while club bosses have expressed their concerns.

Teams

25/11/2024: Broncos training at Red Hill, Brisbane. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

Revealed: When Madge will announce Broncos captain

Adam Reynolds and Michael Maguire have a more than decade-long NRL premiership relationship, but that doesn’t mean Brisbane’s new coach isn’t about to shake-up the Broncos’ captaincy.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos' Latrell Siegwalt. Pics: Broncos

Latrell 2.0: Bush footy whiz leading race to be Walsh back-up

The Broncos have signed their own ‘Latrell’ – a Koori Knockout gun who is now on track to play back-up to $1 million superstar Reece Walsh.

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