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Money isn’t the main driver for Payne Haas.

‘I just want to win premierships’: Why Payne Haas is prepared to leave a seven-figure sum on table

Payne Haas could well become rugby league’s first $2 million-per-season man if money was his major motivator. But he’s prepared to leave cash on the table.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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One try in 173 minutes: Shocking stats that lay bare Queensland’s Origin slump

The scale of the task faced by Maroons coach Billy Slater after NSW’s win in game one is highlighted by some revealing numbers.

  • Robert Dillon
Payne Haas charges at the Queensland defence.

Payne Haas should not have played in Origin I. Michael Maguire told the Blues: ‘You need him’

NSW medical staff had an ambitious plan to get Payne Haas fit for the State of Origin opener after a grade-two quad tear – and his Brisbane Broncos coach gave them his blessing.

  • Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
Laurie Daley.

Blues to give Haas as long as he needs to prove Origin fitness

A wet and slippery training surface greeted the NSW players for their first full training session, with star forward Payne Haas standing on the sidelines.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Payne Haas takes a carry.

It’s time to open up the outdated State of Origin eligibility rules

More and more NRL stars were raised in NSW or Queensland but have ties to nations other than Australia. Why can’t they represent their state as well as their country of choice?

  • Michael Chammas
Payne Haas celebrates scoring for the Brisbane Broncos against the North Queensland Cowboys.

Haas’ future at Broncos is clouded, and his decision will have a knock-on effect

The Broncos’ biggest star has remained coy on where he sees his future, but his next move will have ramifications down the player line.

  • Nick Wright
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Payne Haas playing for Australia.

Payne Haas on verge of Kangaroos defection to represent Samoa

Haas is on the verge of walking away from the Australian Kangaroos to represent Samoa despite the lure of the first Ashes series in 22 years.

  • Michael Chammas
Payne Haas with his brothers Hans and Geejay.

With his parents locked up, Payne Haas is now brother, mum and dad

While being the cornerstone of the Broncos pack, Payne Haas has had to simultaneously play the roles of brother, mother and father his siblings.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Gregor Haas in Manila detention. His lawyer says he has lost close to 30 kilograms.

Judge throws curveball into the high-profile case of NRL star’s jailed father

A Filipino court has ordered Gregor Haas’ release from immigration detention after a secret hearing.

  • Zach Hope and Chris Barrett
Todd Carney.

How a once-maligned, exiled star is helping shape Broncos’ cultural shift

Payne Haas is confident Michael Maguire’s influence will turn the Broncos into “men”. But a star who has transformed himself has lent his voice to the cause.

  • Nick Wright

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