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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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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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St George Illawarra CEO, Ryan Webb announcing coach, Paul McGregorÃs departure as head coach of the club at WIN Stadium Thursday August 13, 2020.(DAILY TELEGRAPH/Simon Bullard)

Dragons part ways with CEO, shock replacement linked to role

St George Illawarra have announced CEO Ryan Webb will stand down from his position, with South Sydney boss Blake Solly sensationally linked to the role.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Roosters players look on after conceding a try during the NRL Qualifying Final match between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters at BlueBet Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Locker Room: The big-game void the Roosters are missing

The Roosters have never fully recovered from the loss of champions Mitchell Aubusson, Boyd Cordner, Cooper Cronk and Jake Friend – and it’s only going to get worse for the club, writes DAVID RICCIO.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: A general view of the sell out crowd during the round two NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels at PointsBet Stadium, on March 19, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Confirmed: Sharks-Cowboys finals venue set after Cronulla snub

Cronulla’s bid to host their home final at PointsBet Stadium has fallen on deaf ears, with the NRL locking in Allianz Stadium as the host of the sudden-death blockbuster with the Cowboys.

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