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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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US rugby superstar Ilona Maher is interested in playing in the NRLW. Pic: Instagram

Sport Con: US social media star ‘down to try NRL’

American rugby star Ilona Maher boasts over 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok and she could soon be bringing that star power to the NRLW. That and more in Sport Confidential.

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Daily Telegraph. 08, September, 2022.NRL chiefs, Dino Mezzatesta, Jim Sarantinos, Blake Solly, Brian Fletcher and Nick Politis, at the Daily Telegraph NRL Finals Lunch, at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Inside story: Late-night texts, $68m golden handshake behind PNG call

The NRL’s expansion into PNG almost collapsed the night before the historic announcement, before the clubs signed off on a monster payment. This is the dramatic story of how the deal was sealed.

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Peter V'landys will turn his attention to Western Australia.

NRL eyes western front after PVL conquers PNG

With Papua New Guinea confirmed as the NRL’s next team, Peter V’landys will shift his attention to Western Australia, as the race for a 20-team competition continues.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: John Bateman of the Tigers celebrates after a Tigers try during the round 14 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Stadium on June 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bateman pulls out of Bunnies talks as Qld suitor emerges

English international John Bateman has turned away from advancing talks with South Sydney, with a Queensland club emerging as a possible new home for the unwanted Tigers forward.

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Cleary double, safety concerns? Every PNG expansion question answered

When will Papua New Guinea enter the competition? What are the safety concerns? Which type of player will they be targetting? We answer the burning questions surrounding PNG’s inclusion to the NRL.

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Expansion green light: Papua New Guinea to be granted NRL licence

Papua New Guinea is finally set to be granted an NRL licence, with their historic expansion bid given the green light after more than a decade of negotiations with the Pacific nation.

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Young star who played major role in Cowboys’ Robson call

The Cowboys refused to match the Roosters’ $3m bid for star hooker Reece Robson, but behind their decision was one of Queensland’s best emerging talents that the club is desperate to keep.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Brandon Smith of the Roosters reacts during 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)

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Rival clubs circle Roosters star

The clubs interested in Roosters star Brandon Smith, how the Tigers are going to spend leftover cash from John Bateman’s exit and possible State of Origin changes. All that and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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2024 Kangaroos Training 241024 - Ben Hunt NRL PHOTOS

Sunday Sesh: First Broncos player tapped in new Ben Hunt era

The first casualty of Ben Hunt’s return to Brisbane has been revealed, with a star Broncos playmaker given permission to negotiate with rival clubs.

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Jaime Chapman (L) and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (R) have gone Insta-official (C).

NRL’s newest glamour couple go Insta-official

Rugby league has a new glamour couple with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jaime Chapman going public with their romance, while Emma Lawrence has revealed pictures of her new baby.

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