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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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PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA - NOVEMBER 05: Papua New Guinean fans show their support during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Papua New Guinea Kumuls and Ireland on November 5, 2017 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

18th or 19th team? Twist in PNG’s inclusion in NRL

Papua New Guinea’s entry into the NRL is confirmed – but uncertainty remains surrounding whether they will be the 18th or 19th team, while club bosses have expressed their concerns.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Daniel Atkinson and Nicho Hynes of the Sharks celebrate victory during the round 11 NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, on May 18, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Shire raid: Dragons poach emerging Sharks star

St George Illawarra has picked the pocket of its bitter rival, poaching one of the best emerging playmakers in the NRL from Cronulla. See the full contract details.

NRL

Penrith's Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i in the Panthers' Las Vegas jersey. Pic: Panthers

Papali’i opens up on Penrith move as Panthers go for gold

Panthers star recruit Isaiah Papali’i has opened up on how he will force his way into Penrith’s star-studded forward pack, as the club unveiled a new jersey for the season opener in Las Vegas.

NRL

Josiah Pahulu of the Titans has requested an immediate release.

$40k bonus at centre of Bulldogs’ raid on Titans rookie

The Gold Coast are facing a battle to keep one of their best young stars, rejecting a request from Josiah Pahulu to join the Bulldogs immediately as a bitter split rocks the club.

NRL

(L-R) Trent Robinson, Matt Cameron and Frank Ponissi.

NRL masterminds bin rookie draft, green light U21 comp

A sweeping report into the game’s pathways has urged the NRL and its clubs to forget about bringing back the draft and also backed new restrictions on player agents.

OpinionNRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Billy Slater head coach of the Maroons and Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons celebrate victory during game three of the State of Origin Series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 13, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Why the only fans cheering Daley’s appointment are Maroons

Laurie Daley is a NSW legend and one of the best blokes in rugby league, but his Origin record won’t exactly fill Blues fans with hope going into the next series, writes BRENT READ.

SuperCoach

ST HELENS, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Matty Nicholson of Warrington Wolves is challenged by Harry Rushton of Huddersfield Giants during the Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Final match between Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves at Totally Wicked Stadium on May 19, 2024 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

SuperCoach radar: English recruit sets sights on starting spot

England forward Matty Nicholson has touched down in Canberra and has his sights set on a starting spot in the Raiders pack, which will no doubt interest SuperCoaches planning early moves.

PicturesNRL

Angus Crichton and his partner, Chloe Esegbona, celebrate their engagement in Manchester. Picture: Instagram

Watch: NRL star’s very public Manchester marriage proposal

Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has capped a stunning year by announcing his engagement to his partner in a very public proposal. Plus, NRL stars and WAGs shine at Daly Cherry-Evans’ wedding.

NRL

NRL 2024 RD03 Newcastle Knights v Melbourne Storm - Jonah Pezet. NRL Photos

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Knights launch bid for Storm playmaker

The Knights’ big offer for a Melbourne halfback, an ex-Tigers players heads to arbitration with club, plus which NRL club has suggested some bizarre rule changes? That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

NRL

Sunday Sesh: Beau Ryan’s secret meeting with Kyle Sandilands

Friends, then enemies. Former NRL star Beau Ryan secretly met up with Kyle Sandilands in Rooty Hill before taking on a prominent breakfast radio role with Triple M.

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