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Brad Walter

Brad Walter is Chief Rugby League Writer for The Sydney Morning Herald

Trans-Tasman foes come together to host Four Nations

Brad Walter The 2014 Four Nations tournament will be played in Australia and New Zealand, and is likely to feature the winner of a play-off between Pacific nations on next year's stand-alone representative...

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NRL steps into Manly board racist slur dispute

Brad Walter Allegations of racism at a recent Manly board meeting may be heard by an independent tribunal after the NRL initiated a disputes process following an official complaint by Sea Eagles director Darrell...

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SBW in Dragons' sights - all in charity's name, of course

Brad Walter Sydney Roosters officials have been assured they have nothing to fear after a member of St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust's staff successfully bid for a lunch with Sonny Bill Williams...

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Why ASADA must play the long game

Brad Walter If ASADA has evidence, why don't they just charge the players?

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Pacific foes to continue Tests after 'fabulous success' offsets fans' invasion

Brad Walter Tonga and Samoa are set to play an annual mid-season Test for the next four years following the success of Saturday night's clash at Penrith.

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Anzac Test to remain an Origin appetiser

Brad Walter THE mid-season Test between Australia and New Zealand is likely to continue to be played before State of Origin, despite the Kiwis not having won it for 15 years.

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Injuries rule Slater out of All Stars match

Brad Walter Melbourne Storm officials say they hope Billy Slater will be fit for the World Club Challenge against Leeds on February 22 after he withdrew from the NRL All Stars match due to a couple of injuries.

Ryan out as overseas group eyes Storm

Brad Walter Former Melbourne Storm director Gerry Ryan believes the Storm could be profitable within three years, but the GreenEDGE cycling boss has ruled out buying the club if a bid by an international...

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Storm a good investment, says Ryan

Brad Walter FORMER Melbourne director Gerry Ryan believes the Storm could be profitable within three years, but the GreenEDGE cycling boss has ruled out buying the club if a bid by an international consortium...

Purse strings could tie Sheens to Tigers

Brad Walter SALARY cap problems and a shortage of money to pay out coach Tim Sheens have left Wests Tigers' preparations for 2013 in limbo.

Nine and Fox Sports retain NRL broadcast rights

Brad Walter Nine and Fox Sports have retained the lucrative NRL broadcasting rights for the next five years.

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Coote's quick pick-up adds to Sharks' anger

Brad Walter Set if six: It wasn't just the kick-off that had Cronulla officials riled on Saturday night.

SBW still hasn't signed with Roosters - and there's no guarantee he will

Brad Walter Sonny Bill Williams is yet to sign with Sydney Roosters, and fans should not expect any official confirmation that he will be returning to the NRL for some time.

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Hurt shocker: coaches want refs to stop for injuries

Brad Walter and Glenn Jackson WAYNE BENNETT and Tim Sheens, the two most experienced and successful coaches in the NRL, are angered over the failure of on-field officials to stop play for seriously injured players in weekend...

Thurston will be more dangerous at five-eighth, says Marshall

Brad Walter BENJI MARSHALL has predicted Johnathan Thurston will be more of a threat playing outside Robert Lui at North Queensland and admits the departure of his scrum-base partner is a huge blow for Wests...

Almost cannonball ruin, but Tate finally returns

Brad Walter BRENT TATE has called on NRL officials to crack down on the cannonball tackle this season after the controversial ploy almost ended his career.