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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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A wild brawl marred the Tigers v Rabbitohs game. Picture: NRL Photos

Wild brawl at NRL game leaves fans, police injured

South Sydney’s win over the Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium has been marred by a wild brawl that left two men in hospital and two police officers being treated for cuts and bruises.

Brent Read

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Jarome Luai of the Wests Tigers looks dejected after losing 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)

‘Disappointed’ Luai reveals call that confirmed Origin omission

A fixture in the Blues’ series-winning side last season, Jarome Luai has expressed his disappointment over his omission from the NSW side, revealing the call that confirmed the news moments after the Tigers’ loss to the Rabbitohs.

Brent Read

AnalysisNRL

Latrell Mitchell is on a self-imposed media ban.

Why the NRL’s biggest star is also its quietest

It’s been nine months since Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell went on a self-imposed media ban. With likely Origin selection around the corner, how will the Blues handle the expectation? BRENT READ and TRAVIS MEYN report.

Brent Read and Travis Meyn

EXCLUSIVENRL

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Kevin Walters interviews Wayne Bennett, coach of the Rabbitohs during the round two NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs at WIN Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Kevin Walters linked with NRL expansion coaching job

After interviewing Brad Arthur and Mal Meninga, the NRL have now approached former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters as they look to appoint the first head coach of the Perth Bears.

Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

Kalyn Ponga negotiated his own record deal. Artwork: Scott 'Boo' Bailey

How Kalyn Ponga saved $400k by ditching his agent

One of the biggest deals in rugby league history was negotiated and signed without an agent. Just a superstar, his dad and officials from the club he now calls home, writes BRENT READ.

Brent Read

NRL

A majority of NRL player agents have revealed they would be more than happy to send their players to the game’s newest franchise

Player agents put NRL clubs on alert with Perth revelation

The clock is ticking for the 17 NRL clubs to lock down their best talent with leading player agents revealing they are willing to facilitate a bidding war with the new expansion teams.

Brent Read, David Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Peter Badel

NRL

Art of the deal: Player agents expose NRL clubs’ dirty dealings

Art of the deal: Player agents expose NRL clubs’ dirty tactics

Player agents have accused NRL clubs of dirty negotiating tricks in their bid to “lowball” the code’s top stars. A CODE Sports exclusive survey reveals the cunning practices used to secure a bargain — and how some mega deals escaped the squeeze.

Peter Badel, Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

ExclusiveNRL

Exclusive: The Daily Telegraph 15.5.2025 South Sydney NRL training. Brandon Smith on his first day at training since leaving the Sydney Roosters. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Watch: Smith trains with Bunnies, Souths’ stadium saga heats up

Brandon Smith made his first Rabbitohs training appearance and wasted no time getting friendly with Latrell Mitchell. It comes as South Sydney heap up pressure on the NSW government over plans to move back to Allianz Stadium.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

NRL

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.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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.

Peter Badel, Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

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