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Barba bursts back into Origin contention
Michael Carayannis Ben Barba's magic generally rests with ball in hand. But you truly get a sense as to whether the Canterbury fullback is "on" or not by what he does off the ball. And boy was he back to his best on Friday night in the Bulldogs' 24-14 win against Brisbane at ANZ Stadium.
Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, Friday 7.35pm (AEST)
Broncos fear for Stagg after old-school smash-up
STEVE MASCORD Former Queensland Origin forward David Stagg's career hangs in the balance and England centre Jack Reed has a suspected detached retina after a wild south-east Queensland derby.
Jake the jack of all trades ready for debut
PHIL LUTTON Fullback? Hooker? Try both. Mop-haired rookie Jake Granville hasn't been a big one for convention as he edges closer to an NRL debut with the Broncos.
Brisbane Broncos v Gold Goast Titans
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Friday 7.35pm (AEST)
Broncos' bad luck has Hodges hedged
PHIL LUTTON The good news for Queensland Origin fans is that Justin Hodges could be as fresh as a daisy for game one. The bad news for Brisbane fans is that he’s not playing the Titans on Friday night.
Broncos launch junior academy in Logan
Wayne Heming Six-time NRL premiers Brisbane hope a joint venture to establish a high performance junior rugby league academy in one of the city's fastest growing areas could net them another Israel Folau or even a future Cameron Smith.
'Not sorry': Big man McGuire on for Friday
PHIL LUTTON Josh McGuire is thanking his lucky stars he can play against the Titans on Friday. But that doesn’t mean he’s about to deliver a gushing apology for whacking Parramatta’s Mitchell Allgood at the weekend.
Hannant injury adds to Broncos' woes
DAVID SYGALL Brisbane's nightmare 19-18 loss to struggling Parramatta on Saturday night was compounded by an injury to Ben Hannant, which has put the Queensland prop in doubt for the first match of the State of Origin series.
Eels send off Kearney worse for wear once again
DAVID SYGALL Maybe it was the sight of Stephen Kearney loitering behind the Brisbane Broncos back line that fired Parramatta to a emotional – and at times violent – single-digit win over the Broncos, 19-18.
League star Prince to publish 'Deadly' novel
BRIDIE JABOUR Broncos player Scott Prince is adding published author to his colourful resume after taking out an Indigenous Writing prize.
Rattled Hoffman's head knock warning
PHIL LUTTON Broncos winger Josh Hoffman has urged young players to take extreme care following head knocks after revealing how a massive hit during a game last year knocked the stuffing out of his 2012 season.
Broncos put down to collateral damage in Souths' 26-12 win
PHIL LUTTON Over the past week, rugby league gorged itself on a ludicrous discussion about Greg Inglis and his alleged predisposition to being planted in the turf, head first, like a confused pine tree.
Inglis provides the ammo as Souths finish off persistent Broncos
STEVE MASCORD Greg Inglis is already rated by NRL players as the biggest star in their competition. What's left for him, according to those who should know, is to get even better.
Tipping point on dangerous throws
PHIL LUTTON Brisbane captain Sam Thaiday believes the double spear tackles on South Sydney fullback Greg Inglis could be a turning point in the way the game deals with dangerous throws.
Bunnies the yardstick for Broncos' chances
Wayne Heming Brisbane will use Friday night's blockbuster with premiership force South Sydney as a measuring stick to the club's steady improvement this month.
NRL
Yow Yeh returns to rugby league
Wayne Heming His Brisbane teammates, coach and the club's staff were all in the crowd cheering on as Broncos winger Jharal Yow Yeh returned to rugby league on Sunday afternoon.
Broncos beat injury-hit Tigers 20-10
Steve Jancetic A disappointing night on the scoreboard was compounded by a night of carnage in the casualty ward for Wests Tigers with new halfback Tim Moltzen suffering a season-ending knee injury in a 20-10 loss to Brisbane at Campbelltown.
Tigers' injuries curse strikes again
MICHAEL CHAMMAS The Wests Tigers' season has been thrown into disarray after three of their key players suffered serious injuries in their side's 20-10 loss to Brisbane at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday night.
Broncos – and utter confusion – reign in Queensland derby
PHIL LUTTON The where (a few metres out from the Brisbane line) was about the only thing everyone could agree upon. The why, what and even the who all remained a mystery in a fiery postscript to the Broncos’ 12-10 over North Queensland.
Hoffman hails Broncos 'miracle'
STEVE MASCORD JOSH Hoffman called it a miracle – but he wasn't referring to his second try in Brisbane's epic wim over North Queensland, the one that decided the match.
Hoffman makes it count as referees lose count
STEVE MASCORD There were allegations of a bungled tackle count as both sides questioned match officials after an epic Queensland derby.
New dads in Broncos v Cowboys clash
Wayne Heming Brisbane captain Sam Thaiday and North Queensland forward Glenn Hall will be on big highs as new dads when they clash in tonight's NRL derby at Suncorp Stadium.
Norman still leaving Broncos despite rumours
PHIL LUTTON There will be no backflip from Corey Norman, according to Broncos coach Anthony Griffin, who has poured ice water on rumours the fullback may stay at Red Hill after all.
Gillett, Reed pledge future to Broncos
Brisbane believe they have set the platform for a return to success with the ''vital'' retention of Bribie Island connection Matt Gillett and Jack Reed.
NRL
Broncos retain Gillett and Reed
The Brisbane Broncos have re-signed Queensland back-rower Matt Gillett and English international centre Jack Reed on new multi-year NRL deals.
