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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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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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Fiji training against the Tongan women's team. Pic: Fiji Credit

WATCH: Fiji men take on Tongan women in ‘weird’ training session

As they prepare for a brutal Pacific Championship clash against PNG, Fiji have taken the extraordinary step of running an unconventional opposed session against the Tongan women’s side.

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Jarryd Hayne at Fiji training. Pic: Fiji Sun

Jarryd Hayne’s shock Fiji role alongside Michael Jennings

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has returned to rugby league after officially joining the Fijian Bati for the side’s Pacific Championship campaign.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Paul Gallen during his bout against Justin Hodges at Nissan Arena on September 15, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Gallen to consider shock boxing comeback

The man Paul Gallen once labelled a “dog and coward” is the bait to get the former NRL star out of boxing retirement – with the Cronulla and NSW legend eyeing unfinished business.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Clint Gutherson of the Eels reacts at full-time during the round 14 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, on June 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Parramatta’s public humiliation of Gutherson is outrageous

Clint Gutherson is a Parramatta club legend that is being treated like some D-grade wannabe. He isn’t just a player – he’s a leader and inspiration who deserves better than a club that’s slowly eroding his status, writes DEAN RITCHIE.

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Brian Lockwood, pictured for Balmain. Picture: Balmain Tigers

Vale Brian Lockwood: Balmain legend dies aged 78

An English import who became famous for his creativity and ball-playing ability for a forward, Brian Lockwood, who played for Canterbury and Balmain in the 70s, has died.

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NRL 2024 RD10 Sydney Roosters v New Zealand Warriors - Trent Robinson, coach NRL PHOTOS

Roosters coach Robinson airlifted to hospital after gas explosion

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra have been airlifted to hospital following a gas explosion accident in the Hunter Valley.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Ivan Cleary, coach of the Panthers reacts after having water thrown over him in celebration after winning the 2024 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on October 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Push for Ivan Cleary to coach NSW Blues is over

The NSW Blues’ coaching options are dwindling fast with Penrith premiership coach Ivan Cleary the latest big-name candidate to withdraw from the race. See the contenders to replace Michael Maguire.

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Parramatta old boys (L-R): Bob O'Reilly, Peter Ford and Peter Wynn CONFIRM

Vale Peter Ford: Parramatta star dies aged 63

A mobile and committed player and trainer who gave 100 per cent in every game, Peter Ford, a member of the Parramatta 1986 side which went on to win the premiership, has died.

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HeamasiMakasiniPicture: Warren Gannon Photography. NSWRL Junior Reps finals week two, Harold Matthews Cup. Western Suburbs Magpies vs Cronulla Sharks at Leichhardt Oval, 20 April 2024

Australia’s richest schoolkid spurns rugby union for Wests Tigers

Heamasi Makasini, a powerful 17-year-old centre, has rejected the bundles of cash offered to him by rugby union scouts to sign a massive new deal with the Wests Tigers.

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