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David Riccio
David RiccioChief Sports Writer

David Riccio is The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports chief sports writer with a career in journalism that includes 20 years at News Limited. A former sports editor of The Sunday Telegraph, David is an award-winning reporter who thrives on breaking news and writing in-depth profiles. Regarded as one of rugby league’s leading reporters, having covered grand finals State of Origin and World Cups, David was also a member of our 2016 Rio Olympic Games team and is the author of Alex McKinnon’s book Unbroken.

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(L-R) Jason Ryles and Cameron Ciraldo.

The headstart that should give every Eels fan hope

Only four players remain from Cameron Ciraldo’s round one Bulldogs team from two years ago. It’s just one example of why Parramatta fans should have hope for better days ahead under Jason Ryles, writes David Riccio.

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Sifa Talakai. Picture: NRL Photos

The brutal murder that almost broke NRL star

Siosifa Talakai has opened up on the alleged stabbing attack that tragically took his cousin’s life, and how his memory is inspiring the Cronulla Sharks star to keep pushing on.