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Dean Ritchie
Dean RitchieNRL Reporter

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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Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu has been told to bin his try-scoring celebration. Pic: NRL

Dragons coach bans star’s try celebration

He’s the NRL’s equal leading tryscorer, but it’s the celebrations from Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu that have stolen the limelight this season. However, it’s left Shane Flanagan unimpressed, with the Dragons coach putting an end to the antics.

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Incoming Parramatta boss Jim Sarantinos

Eels under fire: 10 big questions that need answering

Parramatta boss Jim Sarantinos has addressed the Eels’ poor start to the season, backing the decision to release Clint Gutherson and denying Dylan Brown has become a distraction. But there were two questions he refused to answer.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: James Tedesco of the Roosters reacts after a Broncos try during the round one NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on March 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why the Roosters should be admired, not hated

The trolls were out in force after the Roosters’ heavy loss to the Broncos, but why do rival fans thrive on their pain and misery? This is rugby league’s tall poppy syndrome at its worst, writes DEAN RITCHIE.

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