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Brent ReadSenior Sports Writer

Brent Read is one of rugby league’s agenda setters but is also among the nation’s most well-known golf writers. He also covers Olympic sports, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. Brent began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL.

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NRL

No regrets for Nawaqanitawase after Suaalii’s Wallabies debut

Mark Nawaqanitawase says has no regrets on walking out on Rugby Union, after watching former teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii star in his Wallabies debut.

UpdatedNRL

Roosters to meet Hunt amid cross-border battle for halfback

The Sydney Roosters are set to hold talks with free agent Ben Hunt, a move that could ultimately torpedo Brisbane’s chances of securing a Broncos homecoming for the star halfback.

PicturesNRL

Pre-season has begun for a number of NRL stars.

NRL pre-season: Ex-Wallaby smashes teammates in yo-yo test

The Raiders welcomed a batch of fresh faces to their first pre-season training session, while at the Knights and Titans some unexpected veterans joined their teammates in the sweat box. See the pictures.

NRL

Exiled former Tigers director hits back amid board civil war

Former Wests Tigers director Rick Wayde has hit back after receiving a club-wide ban, saying he has nothing to hide or fear amid a civil war at the majority owner of the NRL club.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos first day of training for 2024.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Sunday Session: NRL concerns over Broncos’ vomit buckets

The sight of vomit buckets at Broncos training as their gruelling pre-season kicked off raised eyebrows at NRL headquarters as CEO Andrew Abdo looks to enforce strict new protocols.

NRL

Saint, sinner, shoosh: The clubs in line to sign Roosters star

Sydney Roosters prop Terrell May is a man in demand after being told he was free to leave, the Eels have had a massive win, and Storm legend Craig Smith has his premiership ring again. All that and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

NRL

Benji versus Bateman: Where it all went wrong at Wests Tigers

Manly are circling John Bateman once again, as the English forward edges towards the exit door at the Wests Tigers. This is the untold story of his falling out with coach Benji Marshall.

EXCLUSIVENRL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Kobe Hetherington of the Broncos in action during the round 26 NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Tigers, Dragons miss out on star recruit after Broncos crisis talks

Rival clubs have missed out on a key forward, with a Broncos star set to stay in Brisbane after crisis talks with Michael Maguire, despite earlier being told he was free to look elsewhere.

VIDEOGolf

Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the final round of LIV Golf Team Championship Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Carrollton, Texas. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)

What a Ripper: Cam Smith’s plan to deliver a golf revolution

First Cameron Smith helped fuel the LIV revolution, and now he wants to start another, believing golf can learn a thing or two from rugby league and his team Ripper GC, writes Brent Read.

OpinionNRL

The departure of Clint Gutherson (L) leaves the Eels in the hands of Mitch Moses (R).

Gutherson’s exit opens the door for Moses to own the Eels

The departure of Clint Gutherson rips the beating heart from the Parramatta Eels, writes BRENT READ, but it also creates the opportunity Mitch Moses deserves to truly own the team.

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