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Payne Haas of the Broncos is tackled during the round 21 NRL match between Broncos and Eels on July 25.

Broncos star back as Jensen plays for his future

The return of Brisbane prop Payne Haas from a skin infection has come at just the right time in the wake of young gun Xavier Willison’s broken arm.

  • Joel Gould

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Sam Backo, who as a six-year-old was part of the ‘yes’ campaign, at Uluru.

Maroons, Raiders legend Sam Backo dies

A proud Warrgamay Indigenous man, he played seven State of Origin matches for the Maroons, six Kangaroos Tests, 116 matches for the Canberra Raiders and 20 for the Brisbane Broncos.

  • Alex Condon
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Origin I referee Ashley Klein chat at Brookvale recently.

DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has slammed suggestions there was anything untoward about his recent friendly chat with State of Origin referee Ashley Klein.

  • Joel Gould
Mark Nicholls has hinted if him playing on means blocking a young gun’s progression, he will step aside.

Dolphins extend ‘try-scoring machine’ Nicholls’ contract for 2025

Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls, the man known as “Goat”, has been rewarded for his career-best form with a contract extension until the end of 2025.

  • Joel Gould
Brendan Piakura in action at Broncos training.

‘I can fill those boots’: Bronco’s vow as retention coup nears

A Broncos rookie has declared he is the man to fill an enormous void, as he pleads with a star to end any concerns over his own future.

  • Nick Wright
Herbie Farnworth at Dolphins training.

Herbie hints he’ll be different at Dolphins after grand final gutting

On his first official day as a Dolphin, Herbie Farnworth has addressed the finals loss, his future ambitions and being spotted training with former Broncos teammates.

  • Nick Wright
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Kurt Capewell has joined the Warriors.

‘No doubt he could’: Who will fill the Broncos’ huge Capewell void?

A huge void has been left in the Broncos squad by Kurt Capewell’s early release. Will the club turn to an unheralded workhorse, or head to the open market?

  • Nick Wright
Capewell said he didn’t want to leave the Broncos until the team was back on top, “where they should be”.

Broncos recruit states his case for a spot amid Capewell dilemma

The Warriors aren’t confident the Broncos veteran will be in Kiwi colours in 2024, but a Brisbane recruit says he’s ready to fill any such void.

  • Nick Wright
Jarrod Wallace is pushing for a contract extension at the Dolphins.

‘Took me to some dark places’: Wallace eyes next move as recruit arrives early

A star Dolphins recruit has begun training a month ahead of schedule, as Jarrod Wallace, one of those he will be vying with, ponders his NRL future.

  • Nick Wright
Anthony Milford comes off contract at the end of 2024, and will be fighting for his future.

‘His best years are still ahead’: Maligned star set for redemption

Dolphins star Kodi Nikorima has addressed his immediate and long-term future, while revealing why he believes the best of Anthony Milford is still to come.

  • Nick Wright