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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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James Fisher-Harris is ready to let rip in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge. Pic: Warriors Instagram

Teams: Big guns rolled out for Pre-Season Challenge

A host of big guns will get their first hit-out of the season in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge this weekend. Check out full squads here

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Zyon Maiu'u has signed with Canterbury. NRL Imagery

Bulldogs poach Warriors wrecking ball for 2025 season

Canterbury have produced a stealth signing ahead of the 2025 season by adding one of the most promising props in New Zealand to their NRL roster.

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2024 NSW State of Origin Coaches - Laurie Daley. Picture: NRL Photos

Daley explains why Tedesco was overlooked from Origin ‘meet and greet’

In what represents his first crucial steps as Blues coach, Laurie Daley held a meet-and-greet session with 28 players that are most likely to be charged with defending the Origin shield against Queensland.

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Jarryd Hayne at Nines Premier Rugby League event, Tugun, Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

Jarryd Hayne’s return to rugby league is a done deal

The Wentworthville Magpies have handed controversial former NRL star Jarryd Hayne a deal to play in the Ron Massey Cup a feeder competition to the NSW Cup.

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Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses 2020 NRL Round 02 - Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels, Cbus Super Stadium, 2020-03-22. Digital image by Scott Davis � NRL Photos

‘Love him to death’: Moses’ impassioned plea to keep Brown at Parra

Speaking for the first time since taking over as Eels captain, Mitchell Moses has launched an impassioned plea to retain Dylan Brown, and revealed how Jason Ryles has transformed Parramatta.

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Parramatta Eels Chairman, Sean McElduff (left) alongside club CEO, Jim Sarantinos (right). Picture: Rohan Kelly

Mass changes at Parramatta continue as Eels boss steps down

The major changes in leadership at Parramatta continue with chairman Sean McElduff stepping down from the role, just six months after appointing Jason Ryles as head coach.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Shaun Lane of the Eels is tackled during the round 27 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels at Campbelltown Stadium, on September 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Knee surgery shock for Parramatta star

Parramatta’s backrow stocks are set to be tested with star Shaun Lane undergoing surgery for a meniscus injury in his knee.

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Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr. Picture: NRL Photos

NRL makes huge call over Mitchell, Addo-Carr suspensions

Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have scored major victories after the NRL deemed the All Stars fixture can count towards the suspensions of the star duo.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Campbell Graham of the Rabbitohs looks dejected after the round 27 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Luckless Rabbitohs star sidelined as scans confirm injury blow

The Rabbitohs have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the season, with Campbell Graham sidelined indefinitely after scans confirmed another setback for the star centre.

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Jillaroos next coach art

Bring on Joey: Parker calls on NRL legends to coach Jillaroos

Amid uncertainty over the future of Jillaroos head coach Brad Donald, Corey Parker has nominated a number of NRL legends he believes could take the women’s game to a new level in the role.

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