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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Stefano Utoikamanu passes the ball during the NSW Blues State of Origin Squad training session at Ballymore Stadium on May 26, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Origin teams: Storm enforcer nabs vacant Blues spot

Melbourne’s Stefano Utoikamanu will be tasked with filling in for the injured Mitch Barnett as NSW look to lock up an Origin series win in Perth.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: QLD Maroons coach Billy Slater shakes hands with Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons after game three of the 2024 Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 17, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

DCE’s Origin career all-but over with Slater weighing up big call

Billy Slater is weighing up the biggest selection call of his tenure, with the Queensland coach on the verge of dropping halfback and captain Daly Cherry-Evans, effectively ending his glittering Origin career.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: NRL CEO Andrew Abdo speaks to the media during a NRL media opportunity at Rugby League Central on June 06, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL target five more player agents in major crackdown

The NRL’s crackdown on the influential dealmakers who represent hundreds of players across the game has claimed five fresh scalps.

The image that West Australian league fans were not allowed to see: (L-R) Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie shakes hands with new coach Mal Meninga.

Bad news Bears? Ch 7’s war with NRL’s newest CEO exposed

Channel 7 dominates the West Australian media market, and their coverage of the unveiling of Mal Meninga as the inaugural Perth Bears coach has revealed that the code’s newest club faces a major obstacle.

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Canterbury Bulldogs signing Lachlan Galvin.

Late Mail: Galvin confirmed for Bulldogs debut

The Bulldogs have confirmed teen star Lachlan Galvin will make his debut for the club on Monday against the Eels – the side he came close to joining from the Tigers. Latest team news inside.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Cameron Munster during the QLD Maroons State Of Origin squad Captain's Run at Suncorp Stadium on May 27, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Munster has the mentality to create a Maroons miracle

With long-serving Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans facing the axe, Queensland coach Billy Slater could soon be appointing a new captain. David Riccio explains who should be the frontrunner.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Sam Walker of the Roosters makes a run down the field during the round 22 NRL match between Dolphins and Sydney Roosters at HBF Park, on August 02, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Major comeback boosts Roosters’ playmaking stocks

Young star Sam Walker has been given the green light to return to the field via reserve grade following his recovery from a devastating ACL injury.

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Canterbury Bulldogs forward Viliame Kikau. Picture: Instagram

‘Don’t hurt me’: Kikau’s class act in Galvin’s Bulldogs initiation

Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 30.5.25Aussie actor and writer Matt Nable wearing his MND beanie at home in Sydney today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘I won’t be whole again’: Nable steps up to fight for his brother

Acclaimed actor, writer and iconic voice of Fox League’s NRL coverage, Matt Nable opens up to David Riccio about the horrible disease that claimed the life of his brother – and the campaign to help other families.

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Latrell Mitchell was back at Rabbitohs training on Thursday morning but is racing the clock to take the field on Sunday. Photo: South Sydney Rabbitohs

Late Mail: Latrell good to go, Roosters make a change

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has made a call on Latrell Mitchell’s fitness after State of Origin, while the Roosters have made a late change. See all the Round 13 late mail.

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