Our Journalists

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.

@brentread_7

Brent Read

Latest

ExclusiveNRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Melbourne StormÃ¢â¬â¢s NRL coach Craig Bellamy looks on during a Melbourne Storm NRL media opportunity on September 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Eels’ secret $10m bid to sign Craig Bellamy revealed

Before securing Jason Ryles as their new head coach, Parramatta offered Storm coach Craig Bellamy an NRL record $10 million contract to replace Brad Arthur and save the strife-torn Eels.

NRL

Dally M Confidential: And the biggest pest award goes to…

Some bloke moonlighting as a Bears insider took out the coveted ‘Pest Award’ thanks to some, ahh, questionable antics. Plus a red-hot Red Bull rumour and much more in DALLY M CONFIDENTIAL.

VideoNRL

Daily Telegraph. 03, October, 2024.Liam Martin and Cameron Munster at the NRL Fan Fest 2024, in The Rocks, today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

How Munster’s mum ended NRL’s shortest feud

Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster arrived at the grand final fanfest under strict instructions to end his brewing feud with Panthers rival Liam Martin.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Reagan Campbell-Gillard of the Eels is tackled during the round 26 NRL match between Parramatta Eels and St George Illawarra Dragons at CommBank Stadium, on August 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL Market Watch: Titans in talks with star free agent

The Titans are closing in on former Kangaroos prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, while Manly and North Queensland Cowboys get ready to finalise a rare player swap. See the latest transfer news.

UPDATEDNRL

Lachlan Galvin and Luke Brooks have been picked for the PM's XIII.

Tigers’ past and future combine for Australia, Broncos star ruled out

Lachie Galvin and Luke Brooks could unite in the halves for Australia in the PM’s XIII team to play PNG. Plus, Broncos NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw has been ruled out of the game with a broken finger. SEE THE FULL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAMS

NRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 2, 2024. Kalyn Ponga with partner Gabrielle Peak and on the red carpet for the 2024 Dally M Awards held at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Ponga’s Mal Meninga admission from Dally M red carpet

Knights star Kalyn Ponga has apologised for the way he handled his initial withdrawal from Kangaroos selection, revealing the reason why he backflipped on the decision.

NRL

The bizarre ski machine that saved Munster’s season

Cameron Munster thought his year could be over as he struggled with injury. But the Storm star has revealed how a machine designed to simulate cross country skiing saved his season.

NRL

Broncos deny going behind Walters’ back to secure Madge

Brisbane chair Karl Morris has denied claims the club was working behind the back of Kevin Walters to secure Michael Maguire, stressing he was comfortable with how they handled the departure of the axed coach.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos players Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam have been enjoying an end of season break in Bali Picture Instagram

Broncos urged to avoid Bali after dramatic Mam, Walsh getaway

Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy has called on Broncos players to ‘choose a different destination’, as the NRL delivered its verdict on Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam’s dramatic Bali getaway.

NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm celebrates victory following during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Really disappointed’: Bellamy stays diplomatic on NAS ban

Storm coach Craig Bellamy refused to be critical of the NRL judiciary following Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s ban, instead shifting the focus to the team’s preparation for the big dance without their enforcer.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/brent-read/page/19