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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - Saturday, 15 March 2025: Former NRL rugby player Jarryd Hayne pictured sitting with the Wentworthville Magpies at the Ron Massey Cup at Ringrose Oval., Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

‘A massive IN for the Mighty Magpies’: Hayne’s seven-year exile over

Two-time Dally M medal winner Jarryd Hayne will play his first competition game of rugby league in seven years with one of Sydney’s oldest clubs.

Raiders star Tom Starling is set to sign a two-year contract extension. Picture: Getty Images

Canberra win with Raiders star set to re-sign with club

The Canberra Raiders just keep scoring wins, with an in-form star informing the club he intends to commit to the club on a new two-year deal.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. MAY 6, 2025. Pictured is Zac Lomax during Parramatta Eels training at their Centre of Excellence in Kellyville today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Early Mail: Lomax ramps up Origin bid, Humphreys surprise

Parramatta Eels star Zac Lomax continues to push for an early return, while underfire Bronco Ezra Mam will return through Queensland Cup.

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Adam Reynolds receives treatment on field during match against the Bulldogs.

Late Mail: Reynolds provides Magic update

Broncos fans can rest easy after Adam Reynolds got through the captain’s run. See all the latest team changes for Magic Round.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien looks on before the start of the NRL Qualifying Final match between North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Sometimes it isn’t fun’: O’Brien pledges Knights will fight

In his most candid interview of the year, Knights coach Adam O’Brien reveals how he will fix the club’s pop-gun attack, the future of star captain Kalyn Ponga, overlooking Jackson Hastings and more.

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The man who could build inaugural Perth Bears roster

One of the most experienced football administrators in the code has been identified as a target to oversee the massive recruitment drive and build of the NRL’s new Perth franchise.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: David Fifita of the Titans looks on during the round four NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans at Allianz Stadium on March 28, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Magic Round teams analysis: Hasler axes David Fifita

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has dropped a bombshell on the terrible Titans, axing Queensland Origin star David Fifita for Magic Round.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Lyhkan King-Togia of the Dragons celebrates his try during the round 27 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on September 07, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Dragons promote teen star, Broncos beef up backrow

The St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed the dropping of halfback Lachlan Ilias for Magic Round, while the form of an emerging Broncos enforcer has forced a reshuffle. FULL MAGIC ROUND EARLY MAIL.

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Mat Feagai suffered a terrible injury from a hip drop.

The gruesome image the NRL can’t ignore

If confused fans, commentators, match officials, NRL coaches and the governing body want a graphic example of how the hip drop tackle is on its way towards shattering careers, this is it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: LatrellÃÂ Mitchell of the Rabbitohs is sent to the sin-bin by referee Peter Gough during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs at AAMI Park on April 25, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Latrell Mitchell facing just one week ban for ugly high tackle

Latrell Mitchell won’t be at Magic Round after copping a dangerous contact charge for a high tackle on Melbourne’s Sua Fa’alogo. See the judiciary details and have your say on the ban.

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