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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2003: Kangaroos' Willie Mason (C) and Luke Ricketson (R) not too impressed by the beer and champagne mixture in the Ashes trophy as Anthony Minichiello enjoys the show at the end of the Third Test, Great Britain v Australia at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield, England, 22/11/03. Pic Colin Whelan, Action Photographics.Rugby League p112///NOVEMBER 22, 2003: Kangaroos' Willie Mason (C) and Luke Ricketson (R) not too impressed by the beer and champagne mixture in the Ashes trophy as Anthony Minichiello enjoys the show at the end of the Third Test, Great Britain v Australia at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield, England, 22/11/03. Pic Colin Whelan, Action Photographics.Rugby League

Historic Kangaroo tour to be revived after 22-year hiatus

The Kangaroos and Jillaroos are set for a historic revival of an old-fashioned tour after a 22-year hiatus. The development comes as a shock contender emerges to host the 2030 World Cup.

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Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has described Sunday’s Tasman derby against bitter rivals New Zealand as “Australia’s biggest Test match in 30 years.”

‘Biggest Test in 30 years’ as Kangaroos fight to avoid relegation

Mal Meninga has declared the Kangaroos clash against bitter rivals New Zealand is the Australia’s biggest Test match in 30 years, as he faces the real possibility of relegation.

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Vicotr Radley in action for England at the World Cup.

‘He underperformed’: Radley cops tough love from England coach

Victor Radley is used to inflicting brutal hits, but it was the Sydney Roosters star was on the receiving end of a bell ringer when he landed in England – and it was delivered by his own coach.

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The Bulldogs are set to reach a $10 million milestone, with a historic sponsoship total. Picture: NRL Photos

Cashed-up Bulldogs to break historic sponsorship barrier

Four years ago the Bulldogs were forced to play with a blank jersey as sponsors abandoned ship. But recent success has the club on the cusp of a massive milestone ahead of their 90th anniversary.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Maika Sivo of the Eels reacts during the round 10 NRL match between Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos at CommBank Stadium on May 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Sivo granted release, Eels poach young duo

After over 100 tries for the Eels, Maika Sivo’s time at Parramatta has come to an end. It comes as Jason Ryles lands two young rising stars in a double raid from their Sydney rivals. NRL MARKET WATCH.

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Ryles challenged to find five Eels who are winners

Talent gets you identified but workers are winners is some of the advice that new Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles received at a recent lunch with some of rugby league’s finest minds.

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Papua New Guinea players celebrate their Pacific Championships win over Fiji. Picture: NRL Images

Bledis-low! League minnows embarrass rugby in TV disaster

The NRL’s expansion hopes have received a massive boost with a second-tier Test match blowing rugby union’s crown jewel, the Bledisloe Cup, out of the water in shock television ratings figures.

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Ian Roberts believes the next male rugby league player to come out as gay will be an icon.

‘World needs you’: Pioneer urges gay players to come out

Former football champion Ian Roberts was the first openly gay male athletes in the country. He believes the next Australian sports star to come out as gay will be lauded as a superstar and an icon.

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Australian rugby league coach Mal Meninga has called for his Kangaroos to play expansion Test matches in South Africa, America and Asia.

Meninga’s global vision: Coach calls for expansion Test matches

Mal Meninga has proposed his Kangaroos play expansion Test matches in some new overseas markets in a bid to attract more international players and fans. See where he thinks the game should go.

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Queenland Maroons Ben Hunt at W Hotel before State of Origin 3 in Brisbane, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Door open for Hunt to make return to Queensland

Maroons and St George Illawarra star Ben Hunt is on the outer at the Dragons, and while the Titans and Cowboys have been priced out of his services there remains one Queensland club in the running.

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