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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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DAILY TELEGRAPH 19TH FEBRUARY 2025Pictured at The MCA in Sydney is Anthony De Ceglie at the Packer Family Foundation lunch.Picture: Richard Dobson.

Seven media boss confirmed as surprise Perth Bears CEO

The News and Current Affairs editor of Seven West Media – which lambasted Perth’s inclusion in the NRL last week with its “Bad News Bears” front page – has become the franchise’s inaugural CEO.

ExclusiveNRL

The $4000 private investigator, CCTV that saved NRL icon’s career

In 2010, Johnathan Thurston’s NRL career was hanging by a thread after being arrested outside a Brisbane casino – enter long-time manager Sam Ayoub. These are the untold stories from the men who do more than just sign contracts.

NRL

Player agents uncut: NRL warned over illicit drugs problem

Rugby league has been given a stark reminder of the ongoing battle with recreational drugs, after an exclusive CODE Sports’ survey revealed a number of player agents believed drug use was one of the biggest problems facing the game. SEE THE RESULTS

ExclusiveNRL

Player Agents’ Survey: Tigers rank last in eyes of game’s most powerful

More than 50 of rugby league’s most significant player agents have taken part in an exclusive CODE Sports survey, revealing the best and most difficult clubs to negotiate with — and more. READ THE FULL SURVEY RESULTS

NRL

Secret NRL salaries and the game’s first $2m contract

Nathan Cleary, Payne Haas and rising Dolphins star Isaiya Katoa are on track to be the NRL’s first $2 million players, according to the game’s leading agents, whose survey results reveal why that figure should remain anonymous.

NRL

‘Illegal scouting’ of junior rugby league talent exposed

The NRL has been rocked by revelations player agents are targeting budding league stars as young as 11 in predatory behaviour labelled “disgusting”.

NRL

Smith granted immediate release by Roosters

It’s all over for Brandon Smith at the Sydney Roosters, with the club granting the injured hooker an immediate release ahead of his move to cross-town rivals South Sydney.

UpdatedNRL

Police investigating sinister deepfake attack on NRLW star

The NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police are working collaboratively after NRLW star Jaime Chapman became embroiled in an artificial intelligence scandal.

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Harry Grant of the Storm looks on during the round four NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on March 29, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

NRL Early Mail: Storm’s Grant boost, Cowboys’ shock halves call

Harry Grant is set to be named in what is welcomed news for Melbourne and Queensland, but the star No.9 isn’t guaranteed to play yet. Plus, a surprise halves call at the Cowboys involving a teenage sensation.

NRL

Power List: 11 most influential player agents in rugby league

From groundbreaking $10 million deals to stables of NRL rich listers – these are the silent influencers brokering the biggest and most important deals in rugby league.

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