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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Lachlan Galvin of the Wests Tigers heads to the sin bin during the round eleven NRL match between Wests Tigers and Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, on May 18, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL heavyweights battle for Galvin’s signature

Despite weeks of denials, Canterbury have formally entered the race – alongside the Eels – to sign young half Lachlan Galvin. LATEST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 26 , 2024. NRL State of Origin. Qld Maroons vs NSW Blues at the MCG. Liam Martin of the Blues breaks through the Queensland defence to score the opening try . Pic: Michael Klein

Blue Meanie: The New South Welshman who loves to be hated

When Queensland’s fans are looking for someone to boo in Origin I the NSW Blues hope they turn to pantomime villain Liam Martin, writes Brent Read.

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How NSW Blues spent their first contracts.

‘I spent $2K on Fortnite’: How baby Blues spent first pay cheque

Some bought Fortnite skins, another a jet ski and one had to give it all back; the NSW Blues reveal the value of their first ever rugby league contract and how they spent the money.

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Some of the star players off contract in 2027.

PNG targets: 17 off-contract Origin stars on radar for new franchise

It’s a whopping talent pool worth more than $15m, with 17 players from the Blues and Maroons coming off contract at the end of 2027, making them prime targets for the new PNG franchise. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

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Broncos star confirms Tigers approach as Galvin hits open market

In a major development Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has confirmed he has received an approach from Wests Tigers as the club moves to wipe Lachlan Galvin from its books, effective immediately.

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Lachlan Galvin and Jarome Luai. Picture: NRL Photos

Galvin exit fast-tracked, time at Tigers appears over

Lachlan Galvin may have played his final game for the Wests Tigers with the club and wantaway star locked in talks which could see the young playmaker granted an immediate release.

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The Rabbitohs want to play out of Allianz Stadium from 2026. Picture: Getty Images

Social media war erupts as Souths take stadium fight to next level

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have taken their fight for a move to Allianz Stadium to social media, calling for a return to their ‘heartland’. But the Roosters were quick to respond.

Blues

Paul Gallen urges NSW firebrand Spencer Leniu not to lose his head ahead of hostile Suncorp Stadium reception

‘Don’t get caught up in the crap’: Gal’s plea to vilified Blues star

No stranger to a hostile reception himself, NSW legend Paul Gallen has urged Spencer Leniu not to lose his head as he enters the opening game of the State of Origin series as the most despised man in Queensland.

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L-R) Sam Burgess, Brad Arthur and Mal Meninga

Perth Bears strikeforce: Expansion guru endorses Meninga-Burgess

The NRL’s newest team could field an all-star coaching duo with Sam Burgess and Mal Meninga a chance to share the top job at the Perth Bears – and the partnership has received heavyweight support.

NRL

Inside an NRL contract: Why cap auditor can seize phones

A CODE Sports’ special investigation has obtained an official NRL player contract which details in more than 293 pages the commitments and expectations that each player must agree to. READ THE ENTIRE CONTRACT

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