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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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NRL

Drugs, alcohol, gambling: Arnie on the harsh reality of elite sport

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has opened up on the perils of elite sport, revealing the real reason he believes players and coaches turn to the drink, drugs and gambling.

NRL

The Raiders have kept their season alive.

‘That was mental’: NRL controversy erupts

The Canberra Raiders have kept their season alive with a two-point victory over the Dragons, albeit in controversial circumstances.

NRL

Souths, NSW government go to war over stadium move

The NSW Sports Minister has added a new twist to South Sydney’s push to dump Accor Stadium as their home ground and return to the newly built Allianz Stadium.

NRL

Confirmed: Stuart stood down for Salmon slur

The NRL has come down hard on Ricky Stuart, with the Canberra coach handed a suspension and fine for his post-match comments about Panthers star Jaeman Salmon.

NRL

Banned and gagged: Inside Ricky’s unprecedented ban

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been dealt an unprecedented suspension by the NRL for his verbal attack on Jaeman Salmon. Find out how it will work and impact the club.

NRL

Broncos legend’s offer to save struggling Titans

The Titans are looking to bring premiership-winners to help under-pressure coach Justin Holbrook, and a former Bronco says he’s the man to help save the club.

VideoNRL

‘Weak gutted dog’: Stuart savages player in post-game attack

Ricky Stuart absolutely unloaded on a Penrith player in an extraordinary post-game spray. Find out what was behind the attack and watch the full exchange here.

ExclusiveNRL

Fire storm: Shock casualty in Dragons’ coaching clean-out

The Dragons’ coaching staff clean-out has continued with one of the club’s most high-profile and respected figures told he won’t be required next season.

SuperCoach

Trbojevic insists pride jersey fiasco will make Manly ‘stronger‘

Manly forward Jake Trbojevic admitted he struggled to understand why seven players boycotted last weekend’s game but maintains the club is not divided after the pride jumper fiasco.

UpdatedNRL

Brisbane has no right to host the NRL grand final

Any move to take the NRL grand final out of the ‘heart of rugby league’ would be a disgrace according to a great of the game.

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