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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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Watch: Tears ‘Flo’ as Bears officially return to the NRL

North Sydney’s greatest servant was reduced to tears as long-suffering Bears fans broke into a wave of euphoria after the foundation club was formally returned to top-flight rugby league.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is pictured during the round five NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium, on April 03, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Stuart issues brutal warning to high-flying Raiders

Ricky Stuart isn’t afraid to dish out a good spray of his playing group, not just for losses either, with the coach issuing a brutal dressing room warning to his team after their Magic Round victory.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Dominic Young of the Roosters reacts after losing the round seven NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium, on April 19, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Revealed: Roosters’ $250k bill to deliver Dom Young to Knights

Dominic Young could be playing for Newcastle an early as next week — and the Roosters are set to pay a hefty price for the star winger’s departure.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall smiles before the round one NRL match between Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, on March 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

From a spray to a conciliatory text: I was wrong about Benji Marshall

Just over a year ago, I questioned Benji Marshall’s commitment after he refused to be a ‘24/7 coach’. Now I have to admit I was wrong, writes DEAN RITCHIE.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Spencer Leniu of the Blues runs onto the field during game one of the 2024 Men's State of Origin Series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Blues villain locked in, two-game shootout for key position

NSW’s chief villain Spencer Leniu, known for ‘wanting to hurt people’, will be unleashed for Origin I – setting up a ferocious meeting in Brisbane, while 160 minutes will decide a key spine position.

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Adam Reynolds receives treatment on field during match against the Bulldogs.

Late Mail: Reynolds provides Magic update

Broncos fans can rest easy after Adam Reynolds got through the captain’s run. See all the latest team changes for Magic Round.

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‘Trapped in a fog’: Moment Robbo realised he had to change

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has opened up about his personal vulnerabilities in a candid interview that covers the “impostor syndrome” he suffered and a big change he had to make.

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Club CEOs call for NRL to axe suburban grounds for finals

Suburban grounds have long been the beating heart of rugby league — but with finals crowds under the microscope, multiple club CEOs believe the smaller venues no longer belong in the big September matches.

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‘Deeply sorry’: Teal MP apologises to family of dead footballer

Dr Sophie Scamps has apologised to the family of former Manly player Keith Titmuss after she referenced his tragic death when talking about “lethal humidity” at a climate change forum.

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$15m war chest: NRL clubs to launch devastating Wallabies raid

The NRL is set to attack a 60-player expansion void with the biggest financial weapon in its history – leaving the Wallabies helpless in the firing line. With cashed-up clubs ready to lure code converts, we reveal the targets.

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