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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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St George Illawarra Dragons recruit Kyle Flanagan during pre season training. Picture Dragons media

Bulking season: Flanagan’s hefty weight transformation for 2025

Kyle Flanagan is on a mission to become one of the biggest five-eighths in the NRL, bulking on 10kg as he transforms himself for life at the Dragons without Ben Hunt.

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‘We believe’: Robbo names the Roosters who will step up in 2025

The Sydney Roosters will go into the 2025 NRL campaign with a much-changed squad after the departures of several experienced players but coach Trent Robinson is excited by the reset, he tells David Riccio.

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Former Blues coach Laurie Daley has surged into contention to replace Michael Maguire as the next NSW coach. Picture: AAP

Laurie 2.0: Blues consider Daley for shock NSW Origin return

Former Blues coach Laurie Daley has rocketed back into contention to replace Michael Maguire, as NSW prepare to make a decision ahead of the 2025 State of Origin series.

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NRL 2025: Why Lachlan Ilias’ move to St George Illawarra Dragons was more than a decade in the making

Why Ilias’ Dragons move was more than a decade in the making

Lachlan Ilias loved the Rabbitohs, but the Dragons offered him two things that Souths couldn’t: a chance to play halfback and a chance to fulfil a childhood dream. This is the story of how he signed with St George Illawarra.

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Mark Gasnier begins his tenure at the Eels. Picture: Instagram

‘No doubt he can have an influence’: Gasnier dons the blue and gold

The Gasnier surname has been synonymous with the Red V for almost 60 years – but Mark Gasnier has officially donned the blue and gold in Parramatta. SEE THE PICTURES

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Souths' Lachlan Ilias in the National Rugby League (NRL) match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Illawarra Dragons, held at Barlow Park, Cairns. Picture: Brendan Radke

Hare today, gone tomorrow: Inside Ilias’ wild Rabbitohs exit

On Monday Lachlan Ilias was at Rabbitohs training, but just one day later he was carpooling with former Souths teammates to Wollongong. Now the halfback opens up on his whirlwind Dragons move.

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Matthew Richardson switched allegiance from Australia to Great Britan.

Aussie defector scorched after first win in GB uniform

Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has notched his first track cycling victory for Great Britain after defecting from Australia and continues to be reminded of his perceived betrayal.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors runs with the ball during the round 18 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and New Zealand Warriors at Accor Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Test yourself against the best’: How the Wahs won over Kiwi kids

The Warriors used to chip away at rugby union’s stranglehold on New Zealand, but now they use a sledgehammer – read DAVID RICCIO’S special report.

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(L-R) British track cyclist Emma Finucane and Australian track cyclist Matt Richardson pose with their medals at the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games. Richardson will defect to Team GB. The pair are a couple.

Lifetime ban: Olympic medallist not welcome in Australia

An Olympic medallist has been told he is not welcome in Australia cycling again after a deceptive act just before his shock post Paris Olympic defection to Great Britain.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: John Bateman of the Tigers with a cut to his head during the round 20 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers at Industree Group Stadium, on July 20, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Fresh development could push Bateman out of NRL for good

Unwanted Wests Tigers star John Bateman’s future in the NRL is on shaky ground after his main potential suitor is poised to terminate its interest in the back-rower.

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