Our Journalists

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.

@FatimaKdouh_

Fatima Kdouh

Latest

VideoNRL

Cut or move? The five Bulldogs in limbo after Galvin signing

Lachlan Galvin’s debut was certainly a hit, but it left many questions unanswered. FATIMA KDOUH analyses where the logjam of playmaking talent fits at Belmore.

VideoBlues

Unseen footage: Inside Leniu run-in that cemented his villain status

NSW teammates have given an incredible insight into the sideline moment Spencer Leniu cemented his place as the state’s chief villain. Watch the footage and hear from his Blues bench partners.

AnalysisNRL

Lachlan Galvin had a dream Bulldogs debut.

Mahoney hooked, Sexton shifted: Inside Galvin’s Dogs debut

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said he had a plan A, B and C for prize recruit Lachlan Galvin when he finally debuted for the club. Turns out, it was not what anyone expected.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Isaiya Katoa of the Dolphins passes the ball during the round 14 NRL match between Dolphins and St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on June 06, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘He has no weakness’: Joey’s bold halfback call

One of the game’s greatest No.7s has declared Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa as a potential best-ever player in the position. Plus how Brisbane’s all black kit sent the NRL world into a frenzy and more in THE TACKLE.

UpdatedSuperCoach

Canterbury Bulldogs signing Lachlan Galvin.

Late Mail: Galvin confirmed for Bulldogs debut

The Bulldogs have confirmed teen star Lachlan Galvin will make his debut for the club on Monday against the Eels – the side he came close to joining from the Tigers. Latest team news inside.

NRL

The Run Home: Every team's path to the finals

NRL Run Home: How many wins your club needs to make top 8

We’re at the halfway point of the 2025 NRL season, and the top eight race is still wide open. We reveal how many wins your team needs to play finals, who will miss out and who will make a late surge.

NRL

Lachlan Galvin reveals why he joined the Bulldogs. Photo: Canterbury Bulldogs

Galvin’s subtle swipe at Tigers, Marshall in Dogs interview

Lachlan Galvin has praised the camaraderie of his new Bulldogs teammates and endorsed the standards of coach Cameron Ciraldo – taking a subtle dig at his former club in the process.

VideoNRL

NRL 2025 RD13 North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers - Jarome Luai, Sin Bin. Picture: NRL Photos

Watch: Two moments put Luai under the spotlight

Jarome Luai’s every move in the Tigers No.7 jumper will be scrutinised, and these two moments have put him firmly under the spotlight ahead of his clash against Penrith in Round 14. THE TACKLE

UpdatedSuperCoach

Latrell Mitchell was back at Rabbitohs training on Thursday morning but is racing the clock to take the field on Sunday. Photo: South Sydney Rabbitohs

Late Mail: Latrell good to go, Roosters make a change

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has made a call on Latrell Mitchell’s fitness after State of Origin, while the Roosters have made a late change. See all the Round 13 late mail.

NRL

The tackle on Xavier Coates that saw Brian To'o sent to the sin bin. Picture: Supplied

Origin Tackle: Bunker got biggest call of the night right

Phil Gould may have been fuming over the decision to sin bin NSW star Brian To’o right before halftime, but the bunker got it right. See all the likes and dislikes from State of Origin I.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/fatima-kdouh/page/5