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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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V’landys insists Magic Round won’t be Mayhem Round

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has moved to ease fears of officials over-reacting to growing concerns over the return of the wrestle and the speed of the game.

NRL

Latrell delivers with classy post-game gesture

Latrell Mitchell may not have been able to get the victory in Penrith – but he won over a fan with an impressive gesture after the match.

NRL

Barnett cops big hit for moment of madness

Knights forward Mitch Barnett said he felt “horrible” after his shocking elbow on Penrith’s Chris Smith and will make changes to his game after copping a lengthy ban at the NRL judiciary.

NRL

‘Knee-jerk’ call on Maguire won’t fix Tigers’ troubles

The man who sacked Michael Maguire at South Sydney has warned Wests Tigers against making a “knee-jerk” reaction to the Tigers’ poor start to the season.

UpdatedSuperCoach

Roosters rally as Covid hits coach

The Roosters, Raiders and Warriors have been hit by Covid, while there’s trouble in Brisbane’s pack and good news for Penrith, Melbourne and Wests Tigers.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Andrew Davey of the Sea Eagles and Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles celebrate winning the round three NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Canterbury Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park, on March 27, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

How Bozo influence lifted Manly over the line

It was fitting that on the same day Manly honoured one of their greatest servants, the player he had a major hand in persuading to stay at Brookvale, kicked them to a much-needed victory.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Daniel Suluka-Fifita of the Roosters has words with Jai Arrow of the Rabbitohs after being sent to the sin-bin during the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on March 26, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

How Robbo stopped a Roosters v Rabbitohs brawl

Suspensions, injuries, insults and fines – this is the story of the wild night when the Roosters last played the Rabbitohs.

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2021 NRL HEADSHOTS-PARRAMATTA EELS - BLAKE FERGUSON

‘They’re not d***heads’: Bush footy signing drama

With a group of old boys up in arms, Thirlmere Roosters coach Jason Ferris has defended the controversial move to bring two former NRL stars to the reigning Group 6 premiers.

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Inside Manly’s mega-stadium redevelopment plan

A full and desperately needed redevelopment of dilapidated Brookvale Oval is now ‘imminent’ — ending a 30-year wait for frustrated fans.

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Eels coach poised for plum English job

A former Wests Tigers and South Sydney player with an extensive coaching resume has emerged as favourite to take over as coach of a Super League giant.

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