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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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Joey Manu training with Toyota Verblitz in Japan.

Watch: Joey Manu footage Roosters fans never wanted to see

Just ten days on from the end of his time at the Sydney Roosters Joey Manu is back in training – watch as he comes to grips with the challenges of Japanese rugby.

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James Tedesco of the Kangaroos celebrates his try with team mates Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans after scoring a try during the Oceania Cup Test Match between Australia and New Zealand at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, Friday, October 25, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kangaroos selection shocks: NRL legends’ Test careers appear over

Mal Meninga has dropped a major selection bombshell by overlooking both James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga for Kangaroos selection, with the list of surprise omissions and debutants not ending there. See the full squad.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Jack Howarth of the Storm is help up over the try-line during the 2024 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on October 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Try again: The Storm grand final moment that will give them nightmares

On the 25th anniversary of Melbourne securing their first premiership after being awarded a penalty try against the Dragons in 1999, the club was left on the other side of a major refereeing decision against the Panthers.

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Making Melbourne: How every Storm grand final player was unearthed

Melbourne’s head of recruitment Paul Bunn watches 60 games of rugby league a week and has scouted countless unearthed gems that have helped build the Storm juggernaut through the years. He reveals how each 2024 grand final hero was discovered.

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Scott Sorensen. Picture: NRL Imagery

Grand Final late mail: Massive boost for Panthers as star cleared

The Penrith Panthers have received a massive boost on the eve of their grand final clash against the Melbourne Storm, with a star forward cleared to play after overcoming injury.

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Jack Howarth. Picture: NRL Imagery

Storm star turns back on Kiwis to keep Origin dream alive

The injury plagued Kiwis have suffered a massive blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with a young star rejecting New Zealand to keep his Maroons Origin dream alive.

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Jamie Ainscough (L) takes Craig Smith in high tackle that led to penalty try being awarded during Melbourne Storm v St George-Illawarra Dragons NRL grand final at Stadium Australia, Olympic Park, Homebush in Sydney, 26/09/1999.

Storm ring heist: 25 years on from the NRL’s biggest GF call

Twenty five years on from one of the most dramatic grand finals in rugby league history, the stars break down the controversial 1999 decider, and the infamous Craig Smith penalty try.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS. CHECK WITH PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE USE. Coach Michael Maguire at NSW Westpac Blues origin squad training, at Blue Mountains Grammar School in Wentworth Falls. Saturday 13/07/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Search delayed: Inside the 72 hours that left Blues coachless

Less than 72 hours after outlining his plan to defend the State of Origin shield in 2025, Michael Maguire signed a three-year deal with the Broncos. DAVID RICCIO reveals when the Blues will begin scouting for Maguire’s replacement.

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Gus, Ricky, Pest? Top Blues coach targets after Madge exit confirmed

In a major development that will have huge implications for the NSW Blues, Michael Maguire has vacated his head coaching role to join the Broncos. Select your 2025 NSW Blues coach.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Shaun Johnson of the Warriors catches the ball during the round 26 NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors at PointsBet Stadium, on August 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SJ rejects SOS: Titans whiz-kid set for shock Kiwi debut

Kiwi coach Stacey Jones is preparing to hand a playmaking Test jersey to a rookie against the Kangaroos, after freshly retired halfback Shaun Johnson rejected an SOS call.

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