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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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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS - 2/6/22MUST CLEAR WITH PIC EDITOR ROHAN KELLY BEFORE PUBLISHING - NSW Blues player Nathan Cleary pictured after training today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

The VIP lunch that could deliver a new Blues captain

At a special lunch on Friday, Ricky Stuart pulled up a seat next to Nathan Cleary. What happened next could change the course of history for NSW, writes DAVID RICCIO.

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Australian Jillaroos coach Brad Donald during the announcement of the Kangaroos and Jillaroos squads at NRL headquarters in Sydney, Monday, October 1, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Jillaroos coach sensationally quits just before Las Vegas Test

The Jillaroos will head to Las Vegas for their historic Test match against England with a new coach, after a turbulent six months finally caught up with long-standing coach Brad Donald.

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The Dragons hosted Manly at Jubilee for a pre-season scrimmage.

Clint Gutherson shines for Dragons in Manly showdown

Check out DAVID RICCIO’s report and video from the pre-season scrimmage between the Dragons and Manly, with St George Illawarra’s new-look spine impressing and Manly unearthing a hard-hitting hooker.

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St George Illawarra has turned to experienced new faces to lead the club in 2025 with Damien Cook and Clint Gutherson named the club’s co-captains

Pre-season watch: Dragons, Manly stars to face off in private simulation

The new look St George Illawarra spine will get their first proper hitout together, when the Dragons take on Manly in a private game simulation to shake-off the pre-season cobwebs.

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NRL 2023 SF Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters - Harry Grant, Klein,Ashley Referee_. Picture: NRL Photos

Diving crackdown, bombshell sin bin trial: NRL’s memo to clubs

The NRL will launch a crackdown on several controversial areas of the game, with the governing body warning players referees and the Bunker won’t tolerate players ‘diving’. See the full list of areas under the microscope.

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James Fisher-Harris is ready to let rip in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge. Pic: Warriors Instagram

Teams: Big guns rolled out for Pre-Season Challenge

A host of big guns will get their first hit-out of the season in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge this weekend. Check out full squads here

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Zyon Maiu'u has signed with Canterbury. NRL Imagery

Bulldogs poach Warriors wrecking ball for 2025 season

Canterbury have produced a stealth signing ahead of the 2025 season by adding one of the most promising props in New Zealand to their NRL roster.

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2024 NSW State of Origin Coaches - Laurie Daley. Picture: NRL Photos

Daley explains why Tedesco was overlooked from Origin ‘meet and greet’

In what represents his first crucial steps as Blues coach, Laurie Daley held a meet-and-greet session with 28 players that are most likely to be charged with defending the Origin shield against Queensland.

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Jarryd Hayne at Nines Premier Rugby League event, Tugun, Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

Jarryd Hayne’s return to rugby league is a done deal

The Wentworthville Magpies have handed controversial former NRL star Jarryd Hayne a deal to play in the Ron Massey Cup a feeder competition to the NSW Cup.

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Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses 2020 NRL Round 02 - Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels, Cbus Super Stadium, 2020-03-22. Digital image by Scott Davis � NRL Photos

‘Love him to death’: Moses’ impassioned plea to keep Brown at Parra

Speaking for the first time since taking over as Eels captain, Mitchell Moses has launched an impassioned plea to retain Dylan Brown, and revealed how Jason Ryles has transformed Parramatta.

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