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Natural born leader: Payne Haas.

Wayne Bennett, Sun Tzu, and the meaning of ‘True Blue’: How Payne Haas became a leader

The NSW enforcer admits he wasn’t a natural leader. But a Queensland legend asked him to look deep within – and now he knows he has what it takes.

  • Christian Nicolussi

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Payne Haas at Blues training.

‘You get what you deserve’: Why Haas is not entertaining Blues recall – yet

While New South Wales got the win, have their forwards done enough to ensure Payne Haas’ return is no guarantee?

  • Nick Wright
Payne Haas comes from the field against the Wests Tigers.

Daley backs Blues depth after Haas ruled out of Origin series opener

NSW coach Laurie Daley says the Blues will find a way to replace superstar prop Payne Hass, who is out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

  • Roy Ward and Tom Decent
Payne Haas leaves the field injured.

Broncos injury crisis: 13 key men missing as Haas suffers Origin blow

The Broncos are battling an injury crisis, one which has them struggling to field a team as a marquee man faces the likelihood of missing Origin game one.

  • Nick Wright
Blues hopefuls Tom Trbojevic, Mitch Kenny and Payne Haas suffered serious injuries on the weekend.

Three injuries in three nights. It was a tough weekend for the NSW Blues coach

The NSW Blues lost three leading Origin candidates to injuries within 48 hours. An impending suspension will also not help coach Laurie Daley.

  • Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire.

‘We know where we sit’: Michael Maguire addresses Payne Haas fallout rumours

Even on the other side of the world, rumours of a rift with the South Sydney-bound prop have reached the ears of Michael Maguire. Now the Broncos coach has his say.

  • Adrian Proszenko
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The signing of the century: How Payne Haas’ Souths switch shook the NRL

The 26-year-old’s shock decision to move from defending champions Brisbane to the Rabbitohs on a three-year deal has captivated the game.

  • Chris Barrett
Gregor Haas (right) with son Payne at the 2019 Dally M awards.

Judge orders release of Payne Haas’ father, brands detention ‘illegal’

A court in the Philippines has delivered a significant victory for Gregor Haas after two years in custody, but authorities there are yet to set him free.

  • Chris Barrett
Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas speaks for the first time about signing with South Sydney.
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Payne Haas speaks about move to South Sydney

Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas speaks for the first time about signing with South Sydney.

Payne Haas at Broncos training last week.

What Payne Haas’ South Sydney switch means for his NRL rivals

We asked captains and senior players from all 17 NRL teams which side posed the biggest threat to their own club’s title ambitions in 2026.

  • Christian Nicolussi