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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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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: John Bateman of the Tigers with a cut to his head during the round 20 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers at Industree Group Stadium, on July 20, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Fresh development could push Bateman out of NRL for good

Unwanted Wests Tigers star John Bateman’s future in the NRL is on shaky ground after his main potential suitor is poised to terminate its interest in the back-rower.

NRL

Ben Hunt of the Broncos is seen in a action during the first NRL preliminary final between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, September 22, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Broncos edge closer to Hunt signing as Bulldogs end pursuit

A multimillion-dollar Dolphins deal is the only thing standing in the way of Ben Hunt’s return to Brisbane after his two Sydney suitors called off their pursuit of the superstar halfback.

NRL

The Seven Network have held discussions over introducing an NRL show next year.

Sunday Sesh: Seven Network hold talks over rugby league show

In a sign that they could be interested in bidding for the rugby league broadcast rights for 2028, the Seven Network have held discussions over introducing an NRL show in 2025.

Olympics

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL NOVEMBER 11, 2024, PLEASE CONTACT PIC EDITOR NICOLA AMOROS BEFORE PUBLISHING. Olympian Jess Hull at the Kerryn McCann Athletic Centre in Wollongong. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Family plans on hold as Hull hunts LA Olympic gold

Olympic silver medallist Jessica Hull became an instant legend in Paris, but as she tells Brent Read, she has so much more to achieve.

OpinionNRL

New Tigers signing Jarome Luai in promo for Binge. Credit: Supplied.

Weekend Read: Signs the tide is finally turning for Wests Tigers

The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Fonua Pole of the Tigers is tackled during the round 12 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL Market Watch: Young star extends stay at Tigers

The Wests Tigers have landed another signing coup while former Rugby Sevens star Nathan Lawson is feverishly learning the Dragons playbook after his NRL conversion.

NRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH. Ben Hunt at Kangaroos captainÃs run training session at the Heffron Centre, Maroubra, ahead of Sunday's Pacific Cup final against Tonga. Saturday 09/11/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Broncos ambush: Just two clubs left in race to sign Ben Hunt

The Dolphins are out of the race to sign Ben Hunt and the Roosters’ bid is collapsing, leaving the Broncos and Bulldogs left to battle it out for the ageing star’s services.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Brandon Smith of the Roosters passes during the round 20 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Sport Con: Another Chook on the lookout for new club

Brandon Smith’s management have officially begun the search for a potential new club, after asking for expressions of interest from rival teams. See the full Sport Confidential.

NRL

Crisis talks saves WA bid as NRL clubs back expansion

The NRL is on the verge of agreeing terms with the Western Australia government on a deal that has saved their expansion bid, paving the way for the Perth-based Bears to become the code’s 18th team.

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Report card: Winners and losers from the 2025 NRL draw.

NRL 2025 draw analysis: Winners, losers, every club’s report card

The 2025 NRL draw has been released and only five clubs have earned a sub-par grading in our analysis special. We reveal the winners and losers in our 17-club report card.

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