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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Josh Addo-Carr of the Bulldogs looks on during the round 26 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Manly Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium on August 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Banned Bulldogs winger given green light to test open market

Josh Addo-Carr’s time as a Bulldogs player is all but over, after the club granted the winger formal permission to talk with rival clubs.

Josh Addo-Carr has been suspended for four matches and fined $15,000 by the NRL Picture: Getty Images.

Shock twist in Addo-Carr saga as Bulldogs star learns his fate

The Bulldogs have been offered a shock player swap deal for under fire star Josh Addo-Carr, as the NRL comes down hard on the winger over a positive roadside cocaine drug test.

The Daily Telegraph. 8.7.2024 Zac Lomax and Mitchell Moses. Westpac NSW Blues players, Westpac NSW Blues squad media day ahead of State of Origin Game 3. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Origin heroes closing in on Test debuts for Kangaroos

Three victorious NSW Origin stars are in line for Test debuts, while Mal Meninga has a serious selection headache due to the form of a Maroons star in the back-end of the season. See the latest Test selection news.

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Raiders are looking at getting the Raiderettes for the Las Vegas games.

‘Now you’re talking’: Canberra call on Raiderettes for Las Vegas

The Canberra Raiders and the NRL are looking to team up with the Las Vegas Raiderettes – and their 100,000 Instagram followers – when rugby league returns to Sin City in March.

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Strict Embargo. On Hold until Saturday 21st. The Daily Telegraph. 18.9.2024 Manly NRL media day. Tom Trbojevic at Brookvale Oval. Picture: Rohan Kelly

‘A special human’: How tough Turbo pushes through the pain

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic’s shoulder injury means agonising pain when he drives, sleeps, or even reaches for his cereal in the morning. He reveals what it takes to get him through each game.

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Sam Healey. Picture: NRL Photos

Market Watch: Warriors sign son of Sharks legend

The Warriors have nabbed another player with a famous last name – and an up-and-coming dummy half – for three years.

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55 reasons Payten is under more pressure than Fitzgibbon

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is desperate to end his side’s winless finals run which extends to 2018. However, there are 55 reasons that Cowboys coach Todd Payten is under more pressure when the two collide in their elimination final.

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luke brooks picture: nrl photos

Tigers’ bizarre Brooks congratulations after ending finals drought

In an unusual and unprecedented act, the Wests Tigers have issued a congratulations to former player Luke Brooks on ending his record finals drought with rival club Manly. Tigers CEO Shane Richardson explains the decision.

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Nicho Hynes talks to the media at PointsBet Stadium ahead of their semi-final clash against the Cowboys this weekend. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Hynes’ big move to drown out the haters

In a wide-ranging interview, Sharks star Nicho Hynes opens up on how he shuts out the outside noise, Cronulla’s horror finals record and his motivation behind beating the Cowboys.

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Jesse Ramien is set to be named to play in the Shark’s semi-final clash against the Cowboys, but they will be sweating on his fitness. Picture: Getty Images

NRL finals teams: Sharks, Roosters sweat on injured stars

The Sharks and Roosters could both receive a major boost ahead of their elimination semi-final clashes, as some injured stars prepare to make a shock return. See all the teams for Week Two of the finals.

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