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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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Kurt Mann has broken his collarbone.

Casualty Ward: Bulldog breaks his collar

In a double blow for the Bulldogs, utility forward Kurt Mann is facing six weeks on the sideline while the match review committee has charged captain Stephen Crichton.

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NRL 2024 RD24 Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm - Nathan Cleary, injury. Picture: NRL Photos

Teams analysis: Best Cleary SuperCoach replacements revealed

The head-to-head preliminary finals are here and SuperCoaches are scrambling to replace Panthers star Nathan Cleary. Check out our full teams analysis here.

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Finals fears: Photo highlights serious blocker, bunker concerns

The NRL’s polarising blocker debate has taken a dramatic turn, with photo evidence revealing more reasons for fans to be concerned with bunker decisions ahead of finals.

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Selwyn Cobbo, Brisbane Broncos training, Red Hill. Picture: Liam Kidston

Early Mail: Origin star set for Broncos return

The Broncos have received a massive boost for their must-win clash against Parramatta, with Selwyn Cobbo set to return. Updated Early Mail.

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NRL: Who will be the next rugby league immortal?

Immortal dilemma: Will NRL rectify past or induct modern great?

Ahead of the NRL’s 14th Immortal announcement, the debate rages over whether the NRL will rectify the past with its induction, or usher in a current-day great. DAVID RICCIO breaks down the decision and gets the opinion of some rugby league greats.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Kayal Iro of the Sharks looks on during the round 22 NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs at PointsBet Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Sharks forced into reshuffle with SC star ruled out

Red alert SuperCoaches! The third most owned player in SuperCoach has been ruled out, in a reshuffled Sharks backline. SEE UPDATED LATE MAIL

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Former Queensland Origin forward Darryl Brohman has slammed the induction of ex-NSW and Kangaroos forward Les Boyd into the NRL Hall of Fame.

‘This is wrong’: Brohman responds to Les Boyd’s ugly sledge

A fresh chapter in the ugly public feud between Darryl Brohman and Les Boyd has been written with ‘The Big Marn’ revealing the depth of his pain over Boyd’s Hall of Fame nomination.

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Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary spotted leaving Penrith Panthers HQ, with Mary carrying what looks like a tube of x-ray scans, following Nathan injuring his left shoulder during last night's NRL match at Penrith Stadium.EXCLUSIVE16th August 2024Credit: MEDIA-MODE.COM

Spotted: Matildas’ star Fowler comforts injured Panthers star Cleary

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has begun to rehabilitate his injured shoulder with the help of his superstar girlfriend Mary Fowler, just back from the Olympics. See the EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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(L-R) Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai.

Luai ready to cover for Cleary as Mary Fowler comforts injured star

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has begun to rehabilitate his injured shoulder with the help of his superstar girlfriend Mary Fowler and words of support from teammate Jarome Luai.

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Latrell Mitchell white substance art.

Mitchell to front Rabbitohs board after NRL hand down breach notice

Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell will have to front the South Sydney board after he was hit with a breach notice by the NRL, after a leaked white substance photo scandal.

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