David Riccio
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EXCLUSIVE: Life, love and forging a future after tragedy. Alex McKinnon interview on the 10th anniversary of the tackle that changed his life. “I sit here the happiest I’ve ever been.”
@dailytelegraph
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BREAKING: Extraordinary news. Young
@Cronulla_Sharks
forward Fine Kula has been cleared of cancer.
@telegraph_sport
#fightforfine
Miracle Shark: Young star cleared of brain tumour
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Welcome to another edition of NRL lotto…Dale Finucane is facing 2-3 matches for head clash that wasn’t penalised after being reviewed over and again by the bunker. Viliame Kikau has escaped suspension & fined $1500 for a shoulder charge, which (checks NRL rule book), is banned.
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Ronaldo Mulitalo cried for his
@QLDmaroons
jersey. Jai Arrow makes a mockery of it. I know who I’d prefer to see wearing it.
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"A family ticket for $102 was the cheapest option for walk-up fans. Two beers cost you $19.20. Four hot dogs $28. Four soft drinks $27.20." Families can also apply for bank loans prior to kick-off. Seriously
@NRL
, this is out of control.
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JUST IN:
@cronullasharks
Nicho Hynes has displayed his Indigenous training shirt during a press conference as a sign of support for
@brisbanebroncos
Ezra Mam. “I’m behind Ezra to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
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There’s fan engagement. And then there’s jump the fence
@cronullasharks
Toby Rudolf engagement.
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Josh Jackson signed for $5,000 to join the
@NRL_Bulldogs
from Newcastle, driving his Mitsubishi Magna into Belmore for the first time in 2009. He retires 241 games later as a true champion of Canterbury.
@telegraph_sport
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The most powerful and emotive press conference I have seen from Des Hasler. He handled it with all the seriousness it deserves. However, how the coach is left to explain the situation and not senior
@SeaEagles
management is bewildering.
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Wonderful news.
@NZWarriors
first Auckland home game since August, 2019, is officially sold-out. The homecoming game v
@WestsTigers
on Sunday week is the second fastest sellout in the club’s history.
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Amid the drama, this pearler from
@RaidersCanberra
coach Ricky Stuart presser: “There’s a young girl in Canberra whose birthday it is today and I’ve just found out she’s learned how to find me at these (press conferences) on her iPad and that’s my daughter Emma who is 24 today.
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Sam Burgess hit with effectively a parking fine given salary as Matt Moylan struggles to sleep three days after hit and is unable to play due to delayed concussion symptoms. This really is Retro Round.
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BREAKING: *TRIAL TV*
@nrl
poised to broadcast every 2022 pre-season trial match LIVE on TV for the first time in deal with
@FOXSportsAUS
@FOXNRL
. 32 trial matches, with proposed fixtures revealed here
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Welcome to another edition of NRL lotto,
@storm
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has avoided being charged for driving his forearm into
@NZWarriors
Wayde Egan’s jaw.
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.
@WestsTigers
chair
@leehagipantelis
has refused to rule out exploring the club’s legal options: “We are reserving our position and that we will be considering all options available to us.” Full story
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.
@Benji_Marshall6
has just been retired from the
@WestsTigers
via a press statement. 14-years service and that’s how they declare it all over for one of their finest. Poorly handled.
@telegraph_sport
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LATEST: Matty Johns has called on the
@NRL
to scrap night grand finals. Have your say in our reader poll ☀️ 🌙 👇🏻👇🏻
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Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Ezra Mam, Stephen Crichton, Dylan Edwards and yes, Adam Gee. A GF for the ages.
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Last night’s
@storm
@cronullasharks
match was the third highest rating 730 Sat night game
@FOXNRL
over the past 5-years.
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Mateship is alive and well in the
@NRL
.
@JaydenBrailey
drove from Newcastle to W’gong for close mate
@NRL_Dragons
Andrew McCullough’s 300th. Then drove back to Newy at 530am this morning for Knights training.
@telegraph_sport
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If the Johns brothers leave Sydney now, they can still make it in time to lead Samoa’s next World Cup match.
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Do yourself and your family a favour. Read this story and watch the video of
@NSWRL
@PenrithPanthers
champion Greg Alexander. A more emotive road safety message you will not see.
@TransportforNSW
@telegraph_sport
@dailytelegraph
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I still can’t believe the
@RaidersCanberra
have done this without Josh Hodgson. Take a bow Tom Starling.
@telegraph_sport
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Shout out to
@SSFCRABBITOHS
Taine Woodford. Six months ago doctors found a 12cm tumour between his lungs and heart. Naturally, it floored him. It floored his family. He battled through chemo. In hospital, he’d pass a footy to his dad. This is a bloke who lives and breathes footy.
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JUST IN:
@NZWarriors
v
@NRLKnights
semi final @ Mt Smart Stadium has SOLD OUT 30 minutes after going on sale to the public.
@telegraph_sport
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EXCLUSIVE:
@NRL
Peter V’landys and CEO Andrew Abdo reveal plans for 2021 return of “all three grades.” Full Story:
@telegraph_sport
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EXCLUSIVE: Benji Marshall has resigned from high-profile commentary roles with
@FOXNRL
and
@TripleM_NRL
, effective immediately, to start work with
@WestsTigers
. Full story
@telegraph_sport
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Just received a call out of the blue from
@NRL_Bulldogs
legend Steve Mortimer. He rang only to say his hero was Bob Fulton and that, “I still can’t believe I was so lucky to play against my hero. I just want everyone to know that.” How special.
@telegraph_sport
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Parra couldn’t walk let alone run with 3 mins to play, incredible. Just kept turning up. And turning up. And turning up. Well done
@TheParraEels
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BREAKING: The
@NRL
launch national vaccination ad-campaign across TV, radio and social media. The game’s leading players will front the campaign.
@_nathancleary
@wadegraham17
@Damiencook91
. Full story
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Des Hasler shaking every hand of the entire dressing room, player and staff, is nothing but class. Push it up Manly.
@SeaEagles
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Never drunk. Never smoked. Was
@NRL_Dragons
SG Ball Player of the year in 2021. From hospital, he dreamed of the day he’d play footy again. On Sunday he turns 21. On Sunday, the dream comes true. He returns to the field for the
@SSFCRABBITOHS
Jersey Flegg. Go well Taine.
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Watched the Lawton tackle over and again on slo-mo. Murray’s 1st point of contact with the ground was thankfully the top of his left shoulder. However, he was an inch away from landing directly on his head. We know the trauma that can come from that. I’m content with a send-off.
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EXCLUSIVE: “We’re just so lucky” Love this. Teigan and Alex
@mckinnon92
welcome happy and healthy twin daughters Audrey and Violet. First pics and interview
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This is incredible access. What a moment for 18-yr-old Xerri. And how good is Mum. Well done
@Cronulla_Sharks
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Love this from
@MoseMasoe
: “I set another goal, to be able to walk my daughter (Marlowe, 4) to her first day at school next week. Just to be able to walk her to school, that would be the biggest thing.”
@telegraph_sport
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Russell Packer graduates with Dean's Merit by studying on
@NRL_Dragons
away flights this year
@NRL
@telegraph_sport
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Wonderful news with
@WestsTigers
Michael Chee Kam omitted from hospital and is back home this morning. Tigers medical staff will continue to monitor his recovery process closely.
@telegraph_sport
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Matt Burton sporting a swollen left cheekbone. He believes it is from the high shot from Tino Fa'asuamaleaui. He added, what happens on the field, stays on the field.
@telegraph_sport
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EXCLUSIVE: The
@NRL
is in good hands with exceptional individuals like
@NichoHynes
. A powerful story of a young man's mission to make sure no Aboriginal is questioned like the
@cronullasharks
star was.
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One of the saddest and most respectful
@telegraph_sport
pages you will ever see
#tomorrow
#RIPHughesy
http://t.co/iyEvaHiDAO
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.
@NRL
head of football Graham Annesley has declared on
@2GB873
@ContinuousCall
Team that Latrell Mitchell should’ve been sent off.
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Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Mulholland. A phone call to ‘Skull’ was like sitting at the front bar with a history teacher, talent scout, coach and father. He cared immensely for the game. He loved Netflix. They should make a doco on him. Icon of rugby league.
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LATEST: Anti-vax
@NRL
players will have their contracts torn-up, says club boss. Full story
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EXCLUSIVE: Major bombshell. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is coming back to the NRL with the
@NZWarriors
. What a coup. Full details of contract. 👇🏻
@telegraph_sport
@codenrl
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BREAKING: James Segeyaro released from
@Cronulla_Sharks
feeder-club
@newtownrlfc
to join
@brisbanebroncos
immediately. Full story
@telegraph_sport
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Respect from
@cronullasharks
teammates for departing club champion Andrew Fifita.
@telegraph_sport
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EXCLUSIVE:
@SeaEagles
chair Scott Penn to front seven players for the first time this afternoon, confirms club will wear jersey again next year.
@telegraph_sport
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JUST IN:
@NRL_Bulldogs
fined $20,000 for failing to remove Lachlan Lewis from the field after sustaining a head knock.
@telegraph_sport
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EXCLUSIVE: “Anyone that gets in the way will get run over” -
@NRL
Peter V’landys vows to usurp naysayers of all “three grades” return with revelation ARL Commission have backed plan to give game back to the fans for Rd1 of 2021 season.
@telegraph_sport
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JUST IN:
@NRL
have decided
@WestsTigers
Josh Reynolds free to play and won't be stood down. Full story:
@dailytelegraph
@telegraph_sport
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That ball hit grass from Tyson Frizell. Every day of the week.
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Ivan Cleary blowing kisses to
@WestsTigers
fans is the most amount of emotion I’ve seen from him since...never.
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Firm believer, the Origin shield should be presented after game two should the series be sealed there and then. Understandably flat post-match from Queensland.
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Credit to
@Josh_Dugan
@Cronulla_Sharks
for putting such a serious issue in the headlines for the right reasons. Amazingly candid. This will help so many others
@telegraph_sport
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Can someone
@SSFCRABBITOHS
get Alex Johnston a contract to sign. Seriously.
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JOSH REYNOLDS: “Whilst I'm relieved, I believe the charges against me should never have been brought.
"I was always an innocent man.” Read the
@WestsTigers
star’s first words in wake of ordeal being over.
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Aaron Woods will join
@Cronulla_Sharks
squad in Brisbane this afternoon after welcoming a baby girl yesterday.
@telegraph_sport
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In November,
@SeaEagles
@Joel_thompson12
is using his off-season to travel to rural NSW - Gundagai, Wagga, Griffith to name a few. Why? He’s committed to reducing the rate of suicide. A project the entire
@NRL
communtiy need to get behind.
@telegraph_sport
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Not the star but
@NRL_Dragons
Mika Ravalawa’s three-year progression has been super to watch. Ups and downs. Worth remembering he didn’t know what the NRL was when recruit guru
@pmulholland2
scouted him from Fiji. MR arrived with only a backpack. Now scored 33 tries in 44 games.
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An NRL game isn’t taxing enough for the
@brisbanebroncos
. Xavier Willison and Fletcher Baker searching for more km’s after full time in Sydney.
@telegraph_sport
@TripleM_NRL
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What have the
@NRL_Bulldogs
learned when they’re paying $650,000 a season for a winger. 🤦♂️
@telegraph_sport
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JUST IN:
@NRLKnights
players Bradman Best and Enari Tuala have both been stood down from
@NRL
for failing to meet team standards.
@telegraph_sport
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From sleeping on the floor of Liverpool Hospital to sitting with brain cancer-stricken teammate Fine Kula every day: why
@Cronulla_Sharks
@MulitaloRonaldo
is refusing to give up on his "brother"
@telegraph_sport
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12-months since we said farewell to this legend. Red-V could use you today Thommo.
@NRL_Dragons
@Cronulla_Sharks
@telegraph_sport
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Nathan Cleary free to play grand final. No charge. Correct decision.
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Maybe if McGuire had been suspended for eight weeks back in round five v Storm when all he copped was a Grade 1 for fingers in the face, he wouldn't have doubled-down again since.
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JUST IN: After seeking high-profile legal advice,
@cronullasharks
Dale Finucane will fight a grade three dangerous contact charge at the judiciary. He faces 3 matches out if found guilty. Full story
@telegraph_sport
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NRL star Tevita Pangai Jr’s emotional message to parents struggling from stillbirth grief.
@NRL
@dailytelegraph
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I mean, if im trying to sell-out Origin in Brisbane, I'd use a banner with no Origin reference, with a
@NSWRL
player, who plays for the
@SSFCRABBITOHS
. 🤔
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Lovely touch
@SSFCRABBITOHS
. Entire squad surrounding George Piggins, the man that saved Souths, during their final training session this morning at Redfern - before moving to new facility at Maroubra.
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Heartbreaking day for rugby league. A gentle giant. Vale Norm “Sticks” Provan.
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The
@NRL
has confirmed to all 16 clubs that from round two, fans will be locked-out. Remarkable day for the game.
@telegraph_sport
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LATEST:
@WestsTigers
poised to pay transfer fee to bring John Bateman back to the
@NRL
to join new-look Tigers pack - plus potential signing of another rep forward.
@telegraph_sport
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BREAKING:
@SeaEagles
coach Des Hasler to remain head coach for 2023 and 2024. Full story
@telegraph_sport
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Within the next 48-hours, Phil Gould will be announced as a consultant to the
@NZWarriors
with Nathan Brown the head coach through until 2023. All terms have been agreed by phone and with no paperwork yet signed, but Brown has agreed to start in November.
@telegraph_sport
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Not so long ago,
@sydneyroosters
Matt Ikuvalu was working at the same Sydney metal factory his Dad has worked for the past 30-years. Virtually quit footy in 2016 to become teacher. Now he’s become the first Chook to score 5 since ‘55. Yarn!
@telegraph_sport
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BREAKING: Horrific news to report. Former Test, QLD, Broncos and Cowboys Carl Webb has passed in tragic circumstances. Full story w.
@badel_cmail
@craddock_cmail
@dailytelegraph
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The
@RaidersCanberra
have confirmed captain Jarrod Croker will be rested next weekend against the
@WestsTigers
so that he can play his 300th NRL match on his home turf at GIO Stadium against the
@NZWarriors
Warriors on June 9.
@telegraph_sport
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UPDATE: NRL boss Peter V’landys’ brilliant response to Tuivasa-Sheck returning to rugby league. “They should change the name of rugby union to rugby boomerang, because they always come back.”
@telegraph_sport
@codenrl
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BREAKING: Historic crackdown on foul-play from the very top of
@NRL
effective immediately. Sin bins and send-offs for any contact with the head. “We will not tolerate any hit above the shoulder, the head or the neck region.” Full story
@telegraph_sport
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All class from
@JackoHastings
. I questioned his speed in the halves to trouble the opposition. But speed isn’t everything. I underestimated his vision. He was outstanding. Composure and pressure off Brooks superb. Enjoy it
@WestsTigers
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EXCLUSIVE: First look at all 16
@NRL
clubs vaxx numbers.
@TheParraEels
@Cronulla_Sharks
only have one player remaining to record 100 per cent first jab.
@telegraph_sport
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BREAKING: Pleased to report
@Cronulla_Sharks
Andrew Fifita has undergone successful surgery of a fractured larynx. Expected to make a full recovery, via club statement.
@telegraph_sport
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I was lucky enough to share a beer with Lance last week. He was typically generous, we laughed about the untold stories of his move from Saints to Sharks and how many Oysters kilpatrick he could eat in one sitting.
#ripthommo
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EXCLUSIVE: One of the most heartbreaking and inspiring
@NRL
stories of the year. The sacrifice
@NRL_Dragons
@mitch_allgood
made to save the life of his son.
@dailytelegraph
@telegraph_sport
@NRL
A privilege to share.
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A ton of respect for the way
@WestsTigers
@Benji_Marshall6
has handled himself this week - to the point of warming-up pre-match with his teammates tonight. All class.
@telegraph_sport
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