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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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Brennan sacked by Titans after horror season

Brennan sacked by Titans after horror season

The Titans have sacked coach Garth Brennan following a horror 21 months in charge of the Gold Coast-based NRL club.

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The dawn of history: Mr 400’s humble beginnings

The dawn of history: Mr 400’s humble beginnings

It was buried down the bottom of a yarn in a Melbourne broadsheet 17 years ago – a young halfback named Cameron Smith was to make his NRL debut.

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‘Hard to explain the emotions’: Pearces share Origin joy

Over 12 years and seven series losses, Wayne Pearce had watched his son Mitchell become a punching bag for the state of NSW.

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Blake Ferguson and Josh McGuire at halftime in Origin III

McGuire’s vile Fergo sledge sparked tunnel fight

“Don’t you ever say that shit again or I will f…ing drop ya.” Josh McGuire has long been the Blues’ public enemy No.1 but the Maroons forward is being slammed for a disgusting act in Origin III.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium on June 29, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Turbo out, all eyes on Origin stars

Injuries from the State of Origin decider have forced late changes to squads, while South Sydney has been hit with some bad news ahead of Round 17. Keep up to date with all the team news.

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Why King Freddy reigns supreme in NSW

Why King Freddy reigns supreme in NSW

Brad Fittler has had critics second-guessing him all series. He’s had selections questioned and his team written off. But the Blues coach stuck true and has now lead NSW to consecutive series wins.

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EXCLUSIVEBlues

Boyd Cordner auctions off signey Origin Jersey, via David Riccio.

‘Heart of gold’: Tragic fire mum’s tears at Boyd’s Blues’ gesture

The mother of three children who perished in the Singleton house fire tragedy broke down in tears after hearing of NSW captain Boyd Cordner’s touching gesture to auction his Origin match shirt to help her family.

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Tom Trbojevic is a popular purchase, while Sam Burgess is back from injury.

LIVE: NRL teams Round 17

It’s mixed news in SuperCoach land with a handful of guns returning but one of the biggest names in the game will not back up from Origin III.

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NSW set for multimillion-dollar win over Queensland

NSW set for multimillion-dollar win over Queensland

NSW rugby league is about to score a huge victory over Queensland before a ball has been kicked in Wednesday night’s State of Origin series decider.

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Braden Hamlin-Uele of the Sharks and Shaun Johnson of the Sharks on the bench towards the end of the Round 16 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Brisbane Broncos at Shark Park in Sydney, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Early Mail: Cronulla’s big Johnson call, Gallen a chance

Sharks coach John Morris makes a call on his misfiring half after hooking him, latest on Paul Gallen’s injury and South Sydney captain Sam Burgess update — check out all the latest team news.

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