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David Riccio
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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Knights land Sharks rake for 2020

Knights land Sharks rake for 2020

Cronulla have released promising hooker Jayden Brailey from the final year of his contract to allow the 23-year old to take up a deal with the Knights.

Joker Jimmy hits the jackpot

Joker Jimmy hits the jackpot

You might think James Maloney would be sad to call time on his NRL career when he joins the Super League next year — but a huge contract from Catalan Dragons will keep the smile on his face.

Rising Sharks star has class on his side

Rising Sharks star has class on his side

The Cronulla Sharks have blooded a host of fresh talent in 2019 — and the latest young gun to roll off their production line boasts a form line as impressive as any of them.

Olympic greats stand with Mack

Olympic greats stand with Mack

Australian Olympic champion Sally Pearson has praised Mack Horton for his actions in South Korea, describing them as a ‘great step forward’ for athletes seeking to compete on a level playing field.

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Viliame Kikau of the Panthers is tackled by Dale Copley of the Titans during the Round 17 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Gold Coast Titans at Panthers Stadium in Sydney, Friday, July 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why a vomiting Panthers star bailed on the bell

Viliame Kikau’s mad fulltime tunnel dash, new leading contender for Blues star James Maloney’s signature, LaMelo Ball goes head-to-head with NRL grand final – it’s all in SPORTS CONFIDENTIAL.

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