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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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ESCAPE: Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, United States - August 27, 2016: summertime in crowded Prince Kuhio Beach also called The Ponds because a concrete wall makes the water calm. Kuhio Beach is a section of Waikiki Beach. Picture: Istock

NRL expansion bid team to target Hawaii and Caribbean

In a fresh bid to secure entry into the NRL, an ambitious Christchurch expansion franchise will go where no club has been in 116 years of rugby league – Hawaii and the Caribbean.

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NRL splashes $37m on NSW, Qld hotels as asset base grows

The financially-flying NRL has purchased two more prominent hotels across both NSW and Queensland, a move that comes as part of a bold plan to grow their asset base to a whopping $300m.

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Queen's Men's Rugby's Marcus D'Acre. Picture: Queen's University Athletics

Vegas combine entrant reveals his NRL plans

A Canadian-based representative rugby union player chosen to compete in rugby league’s Las Vegas combine insists he can crack it in the NRL. WATCH HIS HIGHLIGHTS

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DAILY TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 4, 2024. Former NRL player Mark Geyer's first interview since being sacked from the Triple M breakfast radio show, pictured at the family's gym in Penrith. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Media rivals circle NRL great after shock Triple M axing

Mark Geyer has broken his silence on his breakfast radio axing, revealing Triple M’s rivals are already circling, as well as opening up on a potential return to rugby league.

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Vale five-try Panther hero Peter Langmack

The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of Peter Langmack, the brother of Canterbury great Paul. The former Panther still holds a remarkable 50-year record.

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PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA - NOVEMBER 05: Papua New Guinean fans show their support during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Ireland on November 5, 2017 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

18th or 19th team? Twist in PNG’s inclusion in NRL

Papua New Guinea’s entry into the NRL is confirmed – but uncertainty remains surrounding whether they will be the 18th or 19th team, while club bosses have expressed their concerns.

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87 stitches, 20cm wound: Rugby league icon’s horror cancer ordeal

“Get your arse over here, now.” This was the urgent demand from a leading cancer surgeon that potentially saved the life of one of rugby league’s most iconic characters.

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Bolter joins Blues amid dire NSW betting revelation

A former State of Origin and NRL premiership-winning forward will join the powerful NSW coaching staff amid a betting shock that will stun Blues fans.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: NSW Blues Origin coach Laurie Daley speaks to media during a New South Wales State of Origin media opportunity at NSWRL Centre of Excellence on December 02, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Laurie Daley Q&A: Blues coach sends message to trolls, critics

Incoming NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has addressed concerns over his return to the State of Origin job, rejecting claims he is an easy target for critics. Watch the video and read the full Q&A.

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Blues brains trust revealed: How Daley lured Bellamy back to NSW

A who’s who of Melbourne Storm legends, led by Craig Bellamy, will spearhead Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues coaching team for the 2025 State of Origin series. Here’s how Daley sealed the Bellamy coup.

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