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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

Latest big-name Titan on the chopping block

The Gold Coast Titans are clearing the decks at season’s end with a former NSW Origin utility facing a $300,000 pay cut to continue his career at the club. It’s Sports Confidential.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Coach Kevin Walters watches on during a Brisbane Broncos NRL training session at Clive Berghofer Field on June 30, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Kevvie reveals why he deserves a new Broncos deal

Kevin Walters is off-contract at the end of 2022, but the Broncos coach believes Brisbane is on the cusp of something special as he pushes his case for a contract extension.

SuperCoach

NRL 2021 RD19 Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos - Brian To'o. Picture: NRL Photos

NRL Late Mail: Panthers ‘miracle’ as star returns

Penrith’s charge towards the NRL finals has been given a significant boost with a timely return.

NRL

Unhappy? Walters slams Haas whisper as new deal looms

Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has denied there is tension between Payne Haas and the club despite confirmation the star prop has been offered the longest deal in club history.

NRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Jayden Campbell of the Titans passes the ball during the round 23 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Melbourne Storm at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 19, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

AJ or Campbell? Titans’ 2022 spine conundrum

Titans coach Justin Holbrook has a major selection headache looming after re-signing of son of a gun Jayden Campbell.

NRL

Milford leaves door open for shock QLD return

He is off to re-ignite his career at South Sydney, but could we see Anthony Milford back in Brisbane in the near future?

NRL

Titans sign NRL’s next Thurston-Bowen combo

The Titans have signed the Intrust Super Cup’s hottest talent and are ready to deliver the NRL its next Johnathan Thurston-Matt Bowen combination.

NRL

D-Day: NRL to end decades-long wait in historic meeting

In a landmark day for rugby league, the expansion race faces its most pivotal day – with NRL boss Peter V’landys.

NRL

‘I lost my way as a person’: Brutal toll of Broncos hot seat

Kevin Walters‘ strength has always been the salt-of-the-earth, jovial, happy-go-lucky disposition. But after a series of heavy losses, the Broncos coach was beating himself up internally.

NRL

Reborn Broncos ready to shake-up finals race

The Broncos have come to life in the back end of the season and halfback Albert Kelly says they are ready to shake-up the NRL finals race by bringing down a top-eight contender.

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