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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 - 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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Ben Hunt of the Broncos is seen in a action during the first NRL preliminary final between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, September 22, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Broncos edge closer to Hunt signing as Bulldogs end pursuit

A multimillion-dollar Dolphins deal is the only thing standing in the way of Ben Hunt’s return to Brisbane after his two Sydney suitors called off their pursuit of the superstar halfback.

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Dragons signing Valentine Holmes wearing the club colours for the first time. Credit: Supplied.

Holmes answers key question in first interview since joining Dragons

St George Illawarra recruit Valentine Holmes has answered the question on every Dragons fans lips; will he play fullback, wing or centre?

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Report card: Winners and losers from the 2025 NRL draw.

NRL 2025 draw analysis: Winners, losers, every club’s report card

The 2025 NRL draw has been released and only five clubs have earned a sub-par grading in our analysis special. We reveal the winners and losers in our 17-club report card.

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Ricky Stuart and the Raiders iwll hit the road in 2025

Ricky’s Road Rage: Raiders’ 48,000km draw nightmare

Canberra has been handed a horror start to 2025, with Ricky Stuart’s men set to clock up 43,000km of travel before the halfway point of the season. See the nightmare schedule.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Matt King assistant coach of the Roosters looks on ahead of the round 15 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Huge Roosters call that could decide next Blues coach

In a major development ahead of a crucial NSWRL board meeting, the Sydney Roosters could be in for a coaching change ahead of 2025.

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NRL round one draw

Trial by fire, Madge’s mighty test: NRL round one draw revealed

Jason Ryles faces a trial by fire, Michael Maguire is thrown in a brutal first test with his Broncos and Wayne Bennett comes up against his old team. See the full NRL round one fixtures analysis.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Pictured is Central Coast surfer Hughie Vaughan who is considered the next big thing in surfing. Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘Incredibly special’: Mum gives me waves

Whenever Hughie Vaughan, the next big thing in Australian surfing, needs it, he asks his late mum to send that perfect wave.

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