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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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David Klemmer, Christian Welch art. Pictures: NRL Imagery

Sunday Sesh: Secret clauses shroud future of ex-Origin stars

Former Origin representatives David Klemmer and Christian Welch face an uncertain future in the NRL, as Sunday Sesh reveals the secret contract clauses that could decide their fates.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen is in the sights of the Bulldogs. Credit: NRL Images.

Sydney suitor firms for Papenhuyzen signature

As Canterbury’s interest in Ryan Papenhuyzen deepens, Melbourne are counting on a miracle to keep their star fullback at the club.

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Revealed: The allegations tearing apart Wests Tigers’ owners

The three directors at the centre of the ugly boardroom stoush which threatens to rip apart the Wests Tigers have detailed the allegations which saw them ousted from the club.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Josh Addo-Carr of the Bulldogs looks on during the round 26 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Manly Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium on August 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Done deal: NRL club wins bidding war for Addo-Carr

Josh Addo-Carr is set to return to the NRL in 2025, with the sacked Bulldogs flyer agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with a western Sydney club.

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Manly star Tom Trbojevic has proposed to partner Kristi Wilkinson. Picture: Instagram

Manly star Tommy Turbo’s big news

He helped lead the Kangaroos to Pacific Championship redemption, but Manly star Tom Trbojevic has even more reasons to celebrate. Find out why inside.

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Penrith recruit Blaize Talagi (L) is set for surgery as star half Nathan Cleary begins his recovery.

Triple surgery blow rocks Panthers for Las Vegas opener

Penrith’s plans for 2025 have hit a major hurdle with star recruit Blaize Talagi set for surgery, while another two are also racing the clock to be fit for round one.

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Screenshot of a deleted Instagram story from AJ Brimson.

Text message trail that cleared Titan of Cup Day betting scandal

A text message trail and the NRL’s gambling partner has helped clear AJ Brimson of any involvement in the Melbourne Cup betting scandal.

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Brandon Smith (inset) has had a crack at the Wests Tigers squad.

Brandon Smith savages ‘disrespectful’ Tigers players

The Wests Tigers have won support from an unlikely source, with a rival NRL star slamming the players that were issued with breaches after failing to meet pre-season fitness goals.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Storm football manager Frank Ponissi and Storm coach Craig Bellamy listen as Gerry Ryan, Storm Non-Executive Chairman Bart Campbell and Matthew Tripp (unseen) speak to the media during a Melbourne Storm NRL press conference at AAMI Park on June 6, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Storm today announced the final shareholders and directors completing the shareholder group and board of Holding M.S Australia Pty Ltd, who acquired the club two weeks ago. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Supplied for Garry Ferris

Storm mastermind snubs AFL juggernaut, Broncos

Melbourne Storm has scored a major coup over bitter rival Brisbane, keeping their ‘Lennon and McCartney’ together, while also blocking advances from AFL heavyweight Collingwood.

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Roosters star Terrell May has met with Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Market Watch: Benji meets with May as Sydney shootout begins

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has made his pitch to Sydney Roosters forward Terrell May as the all-Sydney race for his signature heats up. See the latest transfer news.

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