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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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NRL Rich 100 of 2024.

NRL Rich 100: Millionaire’s club skyrockets in 2024

The 2024 NRL Rich 100 is here and the number of seven-figure earners is higher than ever, as the game’s best are rewarded with big-money salaries. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE.

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2025 crystal ball predictions: Bunnies, Broncos to bounce back

As the season ends for half the competition, the countdown begins for the also-rans with finals hopes in 2025. DAVID RICCIO looks into the crystal ball and predicts who will bounce back and who will flounder next season.

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NRL 2024 RD27 Newcastle Knights v Dolphins - Adam Elliott, Try Celebration, Picture: NRL Photos

Locked in: NRL week one finals match-ups, full schedule

Newcastle has denied the Dolphins an inaugural finals appearance in the final regular season fixture of the year. See the full week one finals schedule and potential week two match-ups.

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NRL Rich 100: The true cost of rugby league’s injury crisis

Analysis of our exclusive NRL Rich 100 list reveals the incredible proportion of their salary cap some clubs had left languishing on the sidelines in 2024. SEE THE NUMBERS HERE

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Herbie Farnworth and Jamayne Isaako of the Dolphins celebrates a try during the round 26 NRL match between Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, on August 31, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images)

NRL Late Mail: Dolphins star set to play, Knight ruled out

The Dolphins have received a boost with a star set to play through an injury concern, while a Knights’ return has been scrapped. See all the Round 27 predicted team changes.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Jack Bird of the Dragons warms up during the round six NRL match between Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium, on April 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL Market Watch: Bird opens up on Tigers switch

Departing Dragons star Jack Bird has revealed why he signed with the Wests Tigers, while a Warriors star could join him at the club next season. SEE THE LATEST NRL PLAYER MOVES

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NRL Rich 100: The best bargain hunting clubs revealed

Ahead of the release of our full NRL Rich 100 numbers on Sunday morning we reveal which clubs have proven the masters of extracting premium performance at a bottom-dollar budget.

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Roosters debutant De La Salle Va'a and his mum.

Queensland mum’s 36-hour trip for son’s NRL debut

The mother of Sydney Roosters young gun De La Salle Va’a has made a remarkable 36-hour trip from Mt Isa to Homebush to be in the stands for her son’s NRL debut on Friday night.

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NRL Round 27 2024: Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm. Picture: NRL Imagery

Storm warning as Broncos obliterated in embarrassing final outing

The Brisbane Broncos have capped off a disappointing 2024 season with a horror loss – in front of their home fans – to the Melbourne Storm.

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: In this image released on July 13, The Kid LAROI performs onstage for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2024 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

NRL locks in chart-topping Aussie for grand final entertainment

After hanging out with NRL players in Las Vegas earlier this year, a Grammy nominated star and proud Rabbitohs supporter will headline the entertainment at the 2024 NRL grand final.

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