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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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NSW's Mitchell Pearce during NSW Origin training and media at Coogee Oval, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Why Pearce owes Newcastle everything

Find out why Mitchell Pearce’s risky move to Newcastle helped the star halfback work his way back to the top of rugby league and into State of Origin.

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Secret tunnel under ANZ Stadium opened for Blues

Secret tunnel under ANZ Stadium opened for Blues

For the first time in 19 years the secret underground tunnel at ANZ Stadium will be used so NSW can enter the field in grand fashion for the Origin decider.

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Sharks signing coup: Breakout star rejects rival bids

The Dally M rookie of the year contender is off contract at season’s end and had fielded interest from several rival clubs but has given Cronulla a huge boost.

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NRL veteran’s 1819-day first grade wait is over

NRL veteran’s 1819-day first grade wait is over

When Dragons forward Mitchell Allgood last strapped on an NRL boot Tony Abbott was Prime Minister and South Sydney went on to win the premiership. Now he’s ready to rip in to the Storm.

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Mitchell Pearce in, Nathan Cleary out.

Origin bombshell! Cleary out, Pearce in

Nathan Cleary will not play in Origin III after succumbing to an ankle injury and the Blues will return to Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce as his replacement.

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Cleary ‘quietly confident’ of making Origin III

Cleary ‘quietly confident’ of making Origin III

As he joined his NSW teammates for one of Brad Fittler’s “earthing” sessions, Nathan Cleary wasn’t afraid to show his strapped ankle as he targets a deadline day return to fitness for the Blues.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Anthony Milford of the Brisbane Broncos runs the ball during the round 15 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium on June 29, 2019 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Casualty ward: Milford faces 12 weeks

As if the bye round wasn’t bad enough, SuperCoaches have been hit with a fresh set of issues. Full injury and judiciary lowdown heading into Round 16.

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Valentine Holmes takes you inside the NFL bubble

Valentine Holmes takes you inside the NFL bubble

In the space of just six months Valentine Holmes has gone from NRL superstar to NFL contender. The former Kangaroo details just how he did it — and what comes next to David Riccio.

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Repetitive head trauma in NFL and NRL, via David Riccio.

Concussion study a ‘wake-up call’

The discovery of two cases of head injury related brain disease in two former rugby league players should be seen as an immediate warning to Australia’s elite athletes, according to the professor who diagnosed the trauma.

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Holmes Jets back to Cronulla

Holmes Jets back to Cronulla

Aspiring NFL player and former Test and Origin star Valentine Holmes has stopped back at Cronulla training during his brief return to Australia.

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