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Daily Telegraph subscription: Why sports fans should subscribe

At The Daily Telegraph, we love talking sport as much as you do, no matter what’s been played. And nobody covers it better than us. Here’s what you get as a sports fan for subscribing.

Be part of the crowd and get your The Daily Telegraph subscription today.
Be part of the crowd and get your The Daily Telegraph subscription today.

The Daily Telegraph is your first source of award-winning footy journalism covering Sydney and NSW.

Want to know what’s included? Here’s why it pays to subscribe.

KFC SUPERCOACH IS BACK!

Playing KFC SuperCoach is ABSOLUTELY FREE, but players have more options than ever to supercharge their experience. There are two brilliant deals to take advantage of if you want to improve results and stitch up your mates when you smash them every week:

1) Full digital subscription

Gives unlimited digital access to all KFC SuperCoach NRL stories and videos – that’s 30 pieces of content each week (in-season), of which 80 per cent are subscriber only, including expert analysis from KFC SuperCoach NRL editor Tom Sangster, three past overall winners and NRL legend Anthony Minichiello. This deal also gives FREE access to KFC SuperCoach Stats (see below). 

KFC SuperCoach is back on May 28.
KFC SuperCoach is back on May 28.

2) KFC SuperCoach Stats (previously KFC SuperCoach Gold)

Our base KFC SuperCoach NRL subscription offering crucial extra stats and comparison tools. Get every stat, every score, every price change, round-by-round, season-by-season. Over a quarter of KFC SuperCoaches sign-up every year, so it’s essential to get involved if you want to beat the competition.

KFC SuperCoach Stats is now activated in your account and FREE until the end of round three. Have a fiddle! From round three onwards, KFC SuperCoach Stats costs $19.95 for the season. KFC SuperCoach Stats does not include access to articles.

BEST NRL WRITERS IN THE BUSINESS

The Daily Telegraph breaks the biggest stories in rugby league and leads the agenda on what fans want to know.

Our award-winning team of NRL journalists includes sports editor-at-large Phil Rothfield, Paul Kent, Dean Ritchie, Paul Crawley, David Riccio, Michael Carayannis, Nick Walshaw, James Phelps, Matt Logue, Fatima Kdouh and Nick Campton.

Also get access to our premium array of footy experts including Matthew Johns and Anthony Griffin.

Veteran journalist Paul Crawley.
Veteran journalist Paul Crawley.
The Daily Telegraph's Fatima Kdouh.
The Daily Telegraph's Fatima Kdouh.

LEADING THE NEWS

We go beyond the match every day at The Daily Telegraph, to give you the real story behind the scenes.

Through Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield’s hugely popular What’s The Buzz and Monday Buzz columns, the Crawley Files every Thursday with Paul Crawley, Paul Kent’s incisive columns three days a week and Sport Confidential with Michael Carayannis and Paul Kent.

With more than 40 years of experience, Buzz is the leading voice in rugby league in this country. He consistently breaks the biggest stories in the game and his columns are must-read every week.

Watch our Monday Bunker show live every week during the NRL season where Paul Crawley, Fatima Kdouh and a panel of experts discuss the biggest issues in the game.

Phil Rothfield has been covering rugby league for more than 40 years. Picture: John Fotiadis
Phil Rothfield has been covering rugby league for more than 40 years. Picture: John Fotiadis

That’s not to say we aren’t match focused. We keep you up to date with all the team news with our early and late mail, so you know exactly what’s going on with your team.

We have you covered with every match report from the weekend, published moments after the final whistle sounds.

We deliver in-depth wraps on the big moments of the game, the controversies, the injuries and the standout performers. Also video highlights from our partners at Fox Sports.

Live scores and match centres chock full of stats is included in our match day coverage.

Paul Kent (right) with (from left) Laurie Daley, Tony Archer and Trent Robinson at an NRL Rules Conference to give fans the inside view.
Paul Kent (right) with (from left) Laurie Daley, Tony Archer and Trent Robinson at an NRL Rules Conference to give fans the inside view.

FOOTY JOURNALISM WITH IMPACT

We go beyond the headlines. Our journalists have broken some of the biggest footy stories of the decade, including the salary cap scandals around the Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks, Wayne Bennett’s sacking at the Brisbane Broncos, Jason Taumalolo’s defection to join Tonga which shook the international game and the introduction of the biggest player crackdown in NRL history.

Senior sports reporter David Riccio, Monday Bunker host Tim Gilbert and The Daily Telegraph’s sports editor James Silver. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Senior sports reporter David Riccio, Monday Bunker host Tim Gilbert and The Daily Telegraph’s sports editor James Silver. Picture: Tim Hunter.

NEXT STARS OF THE GAME

When it comes to analysing the next crop of NRL stars, nobody reads the game’s up-and-coming talent better than Paul Crawley. His annual rookies to watch column has earmarked talents who have become some of rugby league’s biggest names.

HERE’S A TIP

Get to Thursday and still don’t know who to pick? Our panel of footy pundits will steer you in the right direction. Subscribers get access to our best tipsters online before the round kicks off.

Veteran sports reporter Dean Ritchie in a sparring session with aspiring Aussie boxer Brock Jarvis, watched over by legendary boxing figure Jeff Fenech. Picture: Tim Hunter
Veteran sports reporter Dean Ritchie in a sparring session with aspiring Aussie boxer Brock Jarvis, watched over by legendary boxing figure Jeff Fenech. Picture: Tim Hunter

AND THAT’S JUST THE START

Our sports team is the finest in the country. And each member of our team is dedicated on issues that matter to the fans.

Jamie Pandaram has been at the forefront of the Israel Folau saga from start to finish, breaking news around the former Wallabies star’s feud with Rugby Australia.

Football editor Tom Smithies broke the world exclusive story of Usain Bolt coming to Australia in a bid to play professional football in the A-League.

Speaking of world exclusives, our swimming writer Julian Linden uncovered the explosive confidential FINA Doping Panel report on Sun Yang that sparked Mack Horton’s podium protest at the World Championships and had the world’s swimming community in meltdown.

James Phelps gets a feel for Jason Bright's V8 Supercar.
James Phelps gets a feel for Jason Bright's V8 Supercar.

James Phelps, our NRL and Supercars writer, is also an accomplished author, who breaks all the big news in the world of V8s and steers you into all the gossip around every racetrack in Australia — even if he can’t drive the cars that well.

We have Australia’s basketball fans covered through our hoops writer Matt Logue, who breaks all the big news on the NBL and Aussies abroad.

Fancy a punt and looking for a great tip? Our turf team, consisting of racing editor Ray Thomas, Shayne O’Cass, Matt Jones and Adam Sherry have you covered with all the news, previews and expert selections from the track.

James Phelps spins off the track at Winton Raceway.
James Phelps spins off the track at Winton Raceway.

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