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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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NRL

Is Matt King the man to take over as NSW Origin coach?

Perth Bears target NSW Blues coach

A current NSW Blues coaching staff member has been sounded out about joining Mal Meninga’s coaching staff should the Queensland legend accept the inaugural job at the Perth Bears.

Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and Peter Badel

VideoNRL

How 'the grenade' kicked off a Qld dynasty.

Drag queens and Kings Cross: Wild untold genesis of Fletch’s Origin grenade

Twenty-five years after NSW’s hand-grenade celebration, the key players from NSW and Queensland reveal how it changed the course of State of Origin history and the wild genesis of one of rugby league’s most infamous on-field incidents.

Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Josiah Pahulu of the Titans has requested an immediate release.

Titans prop signs with new club after Gold Coast release

Emerging prop talent Josiah Pahulu has landed a new club after the 21-year-old was granted an immediate release from the Gold Coast Titans.

Brent Read and Travis Meyn

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Lachlan Galvin of the Wests Tigers kicks the ball during the round eight NRL match between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks at Leichhardt Oval, on April 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Goalposts moved’: Gould confirms Galvin’s Bulldogs move imminent

Wests Tigers star Lachlan Galvin is set to leave $1 million on the table after Canterbury head of football Phil Gould confirmed the playmaker could be days away from joining the Bulldogs.

Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

NRL

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

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

OpinionNRL

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.

Brent Read

VideoNRL

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.

Fatima Kdouh, Brent Read, Harrison Finlay and George Al-Akiki

NRL

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.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

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.

David Riccio, Brent Read and Peter Badel

NRL

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.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

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