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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

A general view of the playing field at Allegiant Stadium before the NRL Rugby League Las Vegas double header on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Photo by David Becker)

Storm move locks in 2025 Las Vegas teams

The Melbourne Storm have withdrawn from the NRL’s 2025 launch party leaving four teams locked in for the code’s second big push into the USA market.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: David Nofoaluma of the Tigers reacts during the round 11 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers at Accor Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Sport Confidential: Nofa Dirty after failed Super League cameo

Controversial former Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma is joining a host of famous footy faces playing park footy as the Roosters close in on a deal with Angus Crichton.

NRL

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: Brandon Smith of the Sydney Roosters holds the ball during a Sydney Roosters NRL Captain's Run at Allegiant Stadium, on March 01, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NRL Market Watch: Bennett rules out making play for Smith

Wayne Bennett has ruled out a move for Brandon Smith to the Bunnies as a replacement hooker for Damien Cook, but confirmed another player that is set to join him at Redfern. MARKET WATCH.

Blues

The Payne Haas problem NSW cannot ignore

Payne Haas has always been a handful at club level but these are the stats that show how the Maroons have blunted NSW’s biggest weapon.

Eels

Demetriou, Cheika out: Eels coaching job a two-horse race

Josh Hannay and Jason Ryles are the frontrunners for Parramatta’s head coaching role after moving to the next stage of interviews with club heavyweights.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Jarome Luai of the Blues runs onto the field during game one of the 2024 Men's State of Origin Series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Luai says Blues won’t fall for Queensland scare tactics

The Queensland campaign to make Reece Walsh a protected species in Origin II has fallen on deaf ears with Jarome Luai and Liam Martin making it clear that they intend to target the Maroons number one.

NRL

Broncos M Sivo for mid-season targets. Picture: NRL Photos

Mid-season NRL transfers: Why the Broncos need Sivo

The June 30 deadline is looming and several clubs have holes to fill in their rosters, including the Broncos – who could use outside back cover in the form of Eels winger Maika Sivo. We reveal the key targets for every club.

NRL

Manly youngster Caleb Navale. Pic: NRL Imagery

Early Mail: Manly set to call on multiple SuperCoach cheapies

In a boon for NRL SuperCoaches, multiple big-name stars are set to return to the field in round 16, while Manly will be without close to 50 per cent of their salary cap. The latest team news.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Luke Keary of the Roosters warms up prior to the round 13 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium, on June 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Keary to reject rival offer, shuts down retirement backflip rumour

Luke Keary looks set to reject an offer from a side looking to tempt the Sydney Roosters star to backflip on his retirement.

Blues

Game 2 Blues team: Mass changes, Moses answers SOS

Nicho Hynes has become a major casualty from the Blues’ Game 1 loss, as Latrell Mitchell and Mitch Moses join the team for the do-or-die Game 2 clash. SEE THE CHANGES

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