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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Matthew Dufty of the Dragons makes a break during the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on June 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Transfer watch: Sticking point halts Dufty’s Raiders deal

Just as a move to Canberra appeared likely, Matt Dufty’s NRL future hangs in the balance. Here’s why the Raiders have cooled their interest.

NRL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Ronaldo Mulitalo of the Sharks celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium on October 03, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘I’ll show them’: Sharks star’s fury at Maroons snub

Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo isn’t short of confidence and has pledged to deliver “diamonds” in his bid to earn selection for the Maroons in game two at Suncorp Stadium.

NRL

Russell Crowe pitched $500k NRL concussion plan

A leading neuroscientist has urged some NRL heavy hitters such as Russell Crowe to fund a study which could help significantly speed up more effective methods to tackle concussion.

NRL

Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses 2020 NRL Round 02 - Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels, Cbus Super Stadium, 2020-03-22. Digital image by Scott Davis � NRL Photos

Why teammates loved Eels star’s cheeky Tigers gesture

Mitch Moses stole the show against his former club, then rubbed salt into the wounds for Tigers fans post-match. Here’s what teammates made of his run in with the crowd.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Christian Welch of the Maroons is attended to by a team trainer after a tackle during game one of the 2021 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Storm, Maroons get big boost

There’s some positive news coming for the Queensland Maroons and Melbourne Storm at 4pm today — all the latest round 15 news here.

NRL

Keaon Koloamatangi. 2021 NRL Round 14 - South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights, Stadium Australia, 2021-06-12. Digital image by Gregg Porteous � NRL Photos

NRL Tackle: Why great entertainers went back to basics

After conceding 50 points twice recently, Souths have swapped their renowned flair for a more pragmatic approach. Dislikes and likes for every match played so far in round 14.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Wade Graham of the Sharks runs the ball during the round two NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on March 21, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Health first, football second: Graham makes call on NRL future

Wade Graham has broken his silence on his NRL future, after suffering a fourth serious head knock in the 2021 NRL season.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks kicks a late field goal during the round 14 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on June 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Transfer Market: Johnson not asking for silly money

Off-contract Sharks halfback Shaun Johnson has “cleared the air” on claims he is asking potential new clubs for a deal worth $900,000 a season.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Ava Seumanufagai of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Transfer market: Veteran survives Bulldogs cull

A veteran Bulldogs forward, who arrived on a train and trial contract, is set to secure a new deal at the club. Get all the latest transfer news here.

Blues

Stat attack: Numbers stack up for a Blues’ blitz

Statistically, NSW has Queensland covered in every facet of the game heading into Origin I, but there is one area in particular that should have the Maroons worried.

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