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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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MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Jayden Sullivan of the Wests Tigers looks to pass during the NRL Pre-season challenge match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Wests Tigers at Glen Willow Sporting Complex on February 24, 2024 in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Wests Tigers star linked to rival club

Out of favour Wests Tigers playmaker Jayden Sullivan could be on the move before the end of the year, after completing a medical with a rival club. See the latest transfer news.

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Peter V'landys will be remembered for his Papua New Guinea call. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

PVL’s bravest call: Why PNG expansion will define boss’ legacy

When looking at Peter V’landys’ legacy as NRL boss, Project Apollo, Las Vegas, the six-again rule and the Dolphins stand out. But the PNG expansion will go down as his bravest decision, writes DAVID RICCIO.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: John Bateman of the Tigers celebrates after a Tigers try during the round 14 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Stadium on June 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bateman pulls out of Bunnies talks as Qld suitor emerges

English international John Bateman has turned away from advancing talks with South Sydney, with a Queensland club emerging as a possible new home for the unwanted Tigers forward.

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Former Newcastle player Alex McKinnon

‘Had to start all over again’: McKinnon reveals greatest triumph

A decade after suffering a devastating spinal injury while playing in the NRL, Alex McKinnon tells David Riccio that he has achieved the one goal in his life that he never thought possible.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH 10TH DECEMBER 2024Pictured outside 2GB radio at Pyrmont in Sydney is radio broadcaster Mark Levy who has been announced at the replacement for Ray Hadley who finishes on air with his morning program this week.Picture: Richard Dobson

Levy reveals Continuous Call plans after new 2GB job

Mark Levy will continue the Continuous Call Team legacy from the soon-to-be-retired Ray Hadley, however 2GB bosses still have some big decisions to make ahead of the NRL season.

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Hooker health rating: Broncos in overflow, Cowboys ready to spend

The Cowboys have salary cap money to spend to replace Reece Robson, which could lead them down the business line with the Broncos who face an oversupply in the No.9 department. See every club’s hooker situation.

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Addin Fonua-Blake wearing the Sharks colours for the first time. Credit: Supplied.

‘He’s a man’s man’: The Fitzgibbon call that lured Fonua-Blake to Sharks

In his first interview since arriving at the Sharks, Addin Fonua-Blake tells David Riccio why he chose to move to Cronulla, and how one legend of the club helped to seal the deal.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 26: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors thanks fans after winning the round 12 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Dolphins at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, on May 26, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

NZ expansion warning to NRL ahead of announcement

While welcoming the prospect of a second New Zealand team in the future, the brains behind the rise of the Warriors have given a warts-and-all account of how much work the NRL have to do to grow the game across the ditch.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Jahream Bula of the Tigers celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 16 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Stadium, on June 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Tigers reveal surprise clause in Bula contract

In yet another significant contract development at the Wests Tigers, Jarome Luai is not the only player who can move at the end of 2026 due to an unorthodox contract clause.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Daniel Atkinson and Nicho Hynes of the Sharks celebrate victory during the round 11 NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, on May 18, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Shire raid: Dragons poach emerging Sharks star

St George Illawarra has picked the pocket of its bitter rival, poaching one of the best emerging playmakers in the NRL from Cronulla. See the full contract details.

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