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Fatima Kdouh is a rugby league reporter and SuperCoach presenter. She joined News Corp after walking away from a career in investment banking to pursue her dream job of becoming a sports journalist. Since joining News Corp, Fatima has worked for Sky News, Sky News Business, Fox Sports Australia and now calls The Daily Telegraph, and CODE Sports, home – where she is carving out a reputation for herself in one of the toughest and most competitive reporting gigs in the country, the NRL round.

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NRL 2025 RD11 Brisbane Broncos v St. George Illawarra Dragons - Michael Maguire and Adam Reynolds press conference Picture NRL photos

Loyal Maguire can motivate bumbling Broncos with axe threat

If attitude is Michael Maguire’s biggest challenge at Red Hill then nothing will send a bigger rocket up the playing group than the coach’s axe. THE TACKLE.

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How NSW Blues spent their first contracts.

‘I spent $2K on Fortnite’: How baby Blues spent first pay cheque

Some bought Fortnite skins, another a jet ski and one had to give it all back; the NSW Blues reveal the value of their first ever rugby league contract and how they spent the money.

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Eels lock in future with four contract extensions

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has moved to future-proof his roster by re-signing four young guns, while the Wests Tigers are poised to kick off talks to keep Api Koroisau.

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Qlder Mary Fowler’s bombshell defection to NSW Blues

Mary Fowler was born and raised in Cairns but the Matildas star is ditching Queensland ahead of the Origin series, with boyfriend and Blues champion, Nathan Cleary, confirming the defection.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: 15. Spencer Leniu poses during a NSW Blues State of Origin Squad Media Opportunity at NSWRL Centre of Excellence on May 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Silent Blues: Two NSW stars enforce Origin media bans

The NSW Rugby League has backed two of the state’s biggest names enforcing a blanket media ban ahead of the first State of Origin game. All the latest news from Blues camp.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jacob Kiraz of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round eleven NRL match between Bulldogs and Roosters at Accor Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Dogs flyer sidelined for a month, Storm star escapes charge

In-form Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz is set to spend up to a month on the sideline, while Melbourne have received a boost in the wake of their loss to the Sharks.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 19: Reece Walsh of the Broncos reacts after losing the round seven NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium, on April 19, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Why Origin series will be making of Walsh at Broncos

If pressure makes diamonds then it’s time for Reece Walsh to shine – Brisbane’s season is depending on it during a horror run through the State of Origin period. THE TACKLE

NRL

Origin watch: Players fighting for a NSW, Queensland call-up

Origin watch: Stars playing for a Blues, Maroons call-up

It’s crunch time for a handful of Origin hopefuls who have just 80 minutes to impress Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. See who the players who need to perform in Round 11.

NRL

Panthers celebrations Jarome Luai parents Martin Dad and Mum Raumako at their family home.It Martins birthday today.PictureÃs Darren Leigh Roberts

Luai cops social media ban after ‘banter’ sends fans into frenzy

Jarome Luai’s father has been forced into early social media retirement, after a Instagram post over the four-time premiership winners’ future at the Wests Tigers sent fans into a spin.

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‘Get out clause activated’: Telling deleted post from Luai’s father

If Sunday’s thrashing at the hands of the Storm wasn’t bad enough, a cheeky social media post from Jarome Luai’s father will leave Wests Tigers fans sweating bullets. See the deleted post.

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