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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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Cameron Smith. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Rule change: Cam Smith in line to be rugby league’s next Immortal

Rugby League’s 14th Immortal will be unveiled at a ceremony next month and a change to the eligibility rules means three recently retired Queenslanders are now in the running.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH JULY 11, 2024. Cronulla's Toby Rudolf at Henson Park ahead of the upcoming Beer, Footy & Food festival that will include wrestlers celebrating the Parra and Newtown 1981 Grand Final. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Sydney’s a rugby league town’: AFL warned off suburban footy icon

The AFL’s attempted infiltration of Henson Park has gone down poorly with one NRL star as the breakfast radio wars take an intriguing twist. That and more in Sport Confidential.

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Roosters star Keary backflips on retirement call

Sydney Roosters star and three-time NRL premiership winner Luke Keary has backflipped on his retirement plans, inking a two-year deal.

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***Must Credit NRL Photos***, The NRL is announcing their line up for Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025 which promises to be bigger, bolder and better, with more games, more teams, more nations and more opportunities for travelling supporters to take advantage. Nathan Cleary (Penrith) and Sione Katao (cronulla). Picture: NRL Photos

Sam Burgess shock as official Las Vegas 2025 fixtures revealed

Sam Burgess is set to take centre stage in the second edition of Operation Las Vegas as the NRL expands its American invasion to include two extra fixtures. Watch the launch.

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NRL coach queue: Bellamy’s shock new heir, Slater the Chosen One

He’s the little-known assistant now odds on to be the next coach of Melbourne, but Queensland coach Billy Slater is rising to the top of most clubs’ hit-lists. Every coach queuing for an NRL gig.

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The Grandstand at Newtown Jets and Canterbury Bulldogs match at Henson Park, in the last game of the regular season.

Henson Park upgrade: AFL cash injection to rebuild rugby league icon

The spiritual home of the Newtown Jets is set to receive an upgrade after receiving a $12.5 million injection from the Albanese government – and the AFL.

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Jack Attard. NSWRL Junior Reps, SG Ball Cup round four, Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers at Henson Park, 24 February 2024Picture: Warren Gannon Photography.

ASSRL scouting report: Raiders, Panthers’ junior talent on show

As the big guns brought order back to the Australian secondary schools championships, five future NRL and NRLW stars put their name in lights. Day 3 scouting report.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles warms up before the start the round 18 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Manly Sea Eagles at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Turbo to fullback in massive Manly shake-up

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic is set to return to the fullback spot as the Sea Eagles prepare for big changes. Full predicted sides here

Knights

Why Newcastle’s salary cap shed has to happen

The Knights have undergone the third-highest roster change in the NRL over the past two seasons, and more heads are on the chopping block in their quest for a drought-breaking premiership. See who is on the outs and who they are counting on.

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Matt Burton should be eventually partnered in the halves by Mitchell Woods.

Why the Bulldogs aren’t rushing their halfback prodigy

Canterbury could’ve gone hard after off-contract playmakers like Jarome Luai and Mitch Moses, but they have a ready-made partner for Matt Burton in the halves – as long as they are patient with the 18-year-old, writes BRENT READ.

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