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Dean “Bulldog’” Ritchie has covered rugby league at The Daily Telegraph, and now CODE Sports as well, for 33 years. From the Super League war to NRL grand finals, State of Origin clashes and World Cups, Bulldog has written about the biggest issues in the game and broken many of the most important stories.

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Blues

Ray’s greatest wish a reality

HE could have attended an Ashes Test. Monaco Grand Prix. Super Bowl. But all Ray Blacklock wanted was to meet his Blues heroes.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Kieran Foran of the Sea Eagles leaves the field during the round one NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Sea Eagles at Pirtek Stadium on March 6, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Renee McKay/Getty Images)

Foran: ‘Decision could’ve gone either way’

KIERAN Foran has admitted he was “tossing and turning” over the decision to quit Manly and join Parramatta, adding that the departure of another player contributed to the call he made this morning.

NRL

Actor Russell Crowe (l) with businessman Peter Holmes a Court, co-owners of South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, during filming of TV program documentary

Rabbitohs Packer bigger punch

RABBITOHS saviour Peter Holmes a Court has revealed why he sold his share in South Sydney to billionaire businessman James Packer.

NRL

October 19th 2014 Picture Shows Aussie Rugby player Jarryd Hayne arriving at LAX to trey and play for the NFL

Hayne Plane touches down in LA

JARRYD Hayne has touched down in LA as he looks to make his dream of playing in the NFL a reality. The 26-year-old said arriving in the US made everything feel ‘more real’.

Nth Beaches

Brenton Lawrence with some local fans in PNG

Why this Sea Eagles star is feeling so proud

MANLY prop Brenton Lawrence has spoken of his pride and passion at representing Australia — despite missing a place in the Kangaroos Four Nations squad.

Rabbitohs

Coach Clive Churchill (L) and captain John Sattler after Souths defeated Manly in 1970 first grade grand final at the SCG in Sydney, 09/1970. Pic News Limited.

Hailing hero Churchill as a driving force

WHEN Souths last won a premiership, rugby league was played by amateurs for fun. Even Immortal Clive Churchill had to drive a taxi.

NRL

Jarryd Hayne and Johnathan Thurston joint winners of the the 2014 Dally M Award held at The Star in Pyrmont. Picture: Richard Dobson

Thurston and Hayne in Dally M double

PARRAMATTA’S Jarryd Hayne and the Cowboys’ Johnathan Thurston have created rugby league history by being crowned dual Dally M Medal winners.

Nth Beaches

NRL.Round 9.Brisbane Broncos v Manly Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium.Steve Menzies beats the grasping tackle of Karmichael Hunt to score during Manly's victory 30-12.

New Old Boys Association for the Sea Eagles

A NEW association has been formed for old Manly players which has already secured some of the club’s greatest players as members.

Nth Beaches

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Sam Burgess of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round 22 AFL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly Sea Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Daley calls on Manly forwards to make a stand

TRIUMPHANT NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has issued a challenge to the Sea Eagles forwards ahead of Sunday’s game with the Titans.

Nth Beaches

South Sydney Rabbitoh's Greg Inglis and Manly Sea Eagle's Brett Stewart at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of their top of the table clash on Friday night .Picture Gregg Porteous

Stewart revels in glorious aura of the Sydney Cricket Ground

SEA Eagles fullback Brett Stewart has spoken about his club’s historic return to the Sydney Cricket Ground – the famous arena where Manly have recorded some of the club’s greatest victories.

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