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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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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 02: Isaiya Katoa of Tonga celebrates with fans after winning the men's 2024 Rugby League Pacific Championship match between New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga XIII at Go Media Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Tonga tip ‘Iceman’ to freeze out Aussies in Championship final

Tonga’s coach Kristian Woolf has backed his inexperienced halfback Isaiya Katoa to turn the tables on the Kangaroos and lead his side to victory in Sunday’s Pacific Championship final.

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Shock contenders nominated for IRL Golden Boot award

A large field has been nominated for the prestigious International Rugby League Golden Boot award. See the nominees here and have your say.

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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves arrives in the UK.

‘G’day mate, Jared’: Waerea-Hargreaves ready to rock Super League

Life in the UK Super League is about to get a whole lot more intense following the arrival of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF HIS ARRIVAL

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Terrell May returns from Samoa duty this week to sort out his future. NRL Imagery

Revealed: Four words that ended Terrell May’s Roosters career

This is the interview that ended Terrell May’s tenure at the Sydney Roosters, as the club begins enforcing a cultural shift at Bondi.

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Surgery to Las Vegas: Numbers behind Cleary’s race to Round 1

Nathan Cleary’s long and arduous journey to play in Las Vegas starts now following shoulder surgery. We break down the Panthers superstar’s rehabilitation timeline.

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‘Tell him to sh*t himself’: Ronnie Palmer reveals legendary Jack Gibson call

For over 40 years Ronnie Palmer enjoyed VIP access to rugby league’s greatest moments. Now the ‘Balmain Charmer’ gives the inside story on some of the game’s most iconic tales.

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Patrick Carrigan and Ben Hunt, part of the Maroons training for the State of Origin at Sanctuary Cove, on Monday 24th June 2024 - Photo Steve Pohlner

‘Did he say Broncos?’: Carrigan reveals role in chase for Hunt

With Ben Hunt officially on the lookout for a new club, Broncos star Pat Carrigan has declared he will use his time with Hunt at the Kangaroos to engineer a Red Hill reunion.

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Magic Round will once again be held in Brisbane, but the Broncos won’t be playing the Manly Sea Eagles in 2025. Picture: Getty Images

Broncos set for Magic Round blockbuster; Bennett’s Rd 1 grudge match

Magic Round is set for some schedule changes in 2025, setting up a blockbuster clash for the Broncos, while Wayne Bennett could be headed back to Redcliffe in Round 1.

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Graham Arnold opens up on Socceroos exit.

Arnold’s surprise Socceroos payout reveal, plan to revive career

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Six weeks after handing in his resignation as Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold has revealed the words that stung the most, his plans for the future and one major rumour surrounding his exit.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: CameronÃÂ Murray of the Rabbitohs reacts at full-time after losing during the round nine NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on May 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Murray facing five months on sidelines with shock injury

In an enormous blow for the Kangaroos and the Rabbitohs’ bid to return to finals in 2025, Cameron Murray is facing a whopping five months on the sidelines with after sustaining a major injury.

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