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David RiccioChief Sports Writer

David Riccio is The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports chief sports writer with a career in journalism that includes 20 years at News Limited. A former sports editor of The Sunday Telegraph, David is an award-winning reporter who thrives on breaking news and writing in-depth profiles. Regarded as one of rugby league’s leading reporters, having covered grand finals State of Origin and World Cups, David was also a member of our 2016 Rio Olympic Games team and is the author of Alex McKinnon’s book Unbroken.

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(L-R) Spencer Leniu and Christian Tuipulotu.

Show me the money: Drama is rugby league’s secret sauce

Rugby league is thriving like never before because it’s a sport where you don’t know when or where the next twist will come from, writes David Riccio.

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Panthers during loss to Dolphins. Picture: NRL Photos

Four and done? Experts torn as the Panthers’ crown begins to slip

The crown on the Panthers’ golden era is beginning to slip. DAVID RICCIO, BRENT READ and MICHAEL CARAYANNIS dissect how the champions have plummeted towards the bottom of the ladder.

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Tom Eisenhuth. Picture: NRL Photos

Dragons forward’s NRL future uncertain after concussion setback

The NRL future of a Dragons forward is up in the air due to repeated head knocks, the latest suffered in his comeback game in the NSW Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Siosifa Talakai of the Sharks is tackled during the round three NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sharks Stadium, on March 22, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Duo back for Sharks, Knights, Dragons cop blows

The Sharks have beefed up their pack ahead of Saturday’s clash against Manly while a luckless Dragons forward is set for more time on the sidelines. See the latest NRL early mail.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm passes the ball during the round three NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on March 20, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Storm star set for miracle return

The Melbourne Storm have received a massive boost ahead of their Manly Sea Eagles clash, with a star set to return a week early from a broken hand.

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Cameron Ciraldo Bulldogs recruits sub image

Ciraldo reveals the key test every Bulldogs recruit must pass

Panned by experts for buying too many ‘utilities’, Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has lifted the lid on the recruitment strategy implemented by the club’s brains trust.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Izack Tago of the Panthers is sent to the sin bin by referee, Peter Gough during the round five NRL match between Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys at CommBank Stadium, on April 04, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

NRL to act as fans blow up over sin bin stoppages

The NRL is aware of fan and player frustration over the high tackle crackdown which is seeing matches being brought to a standstill for incidents missed by the on-field referee.

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Rabbitohs and Roosters supporters brawl at Accor Stadium.

WATCH: Police investigating brawl between Roosters and Souths fans

A wild brawl between two South Sydney Rabbitohs and Roosters fans broke out at Accor Stadium on Friday night. Watch the footage here.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Murray Taulagi of the Cowboys is tackled during the round five NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys at CommBank Stadium on April 04, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Sin bin controversy as Cowboys inflict Panthers’ fourth straight loss

A stunning Cowboys comeback has condemned the four-time defending premiers Penrith to a fourth-straight defeat for the first time in 12 years and spoiled Isaah Yeo’s 250th NRL game.

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The Panthers are struggling to start the season. Picture: NRL Photos

Panthers analysis: Burning issues jeopardising title defence

From injury woes to damning defensive statistics, defending premiers Penrith are facing challenges they haven’t been confronted with during their era of NRL dominance. DAVID RICCIO reveals six burning issues that need addressing.

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