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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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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MAY 17, 2022.ÃPLEASE CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR ROHAN KELLY BEFORE PUBLISHING.Copy photo of Caroline Layt playing for Sydney First 15 Womens Rugby Union Team in 2004. Caroline is a transgender rugby league player who represented NSW Origin in the early 90's. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Pioneer’s shock revelation: Trans players hiding in plain sight

Players will hide the fact they are transgender due to new IRL rules and, according to rugby league’s first transgender player, some are already doing so.

Nick Walshaw

NRL

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Tom Opacic of the Eels takes on Adam Keighran of the Roosters during the round 20 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, on July 29, 2021, in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Market watch: Veteran centre joins Eels’ exodus

The shake-up of the Eels’ roster continues, with an experienced centre to join the exodus from the club at the end of the season.

Peter Badel

NRL

Maroons hero set for bench again, rookie confirmed

Billy Slater will blood another backline rookie while recalled Jai Arrow could keep Queensland’s Game One hero on the bench. FULL SQUAD AND LIKELY TEAM.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

NRL

Best coaching candidates to revive NRL battlers

The Bulldogs, Tigers and Warriors are in need of a head coach, but which one suits their needs? Cameron Ciraldo is the top target and his call could decide the future of an exciting playmaker.

Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Brent Read

NRL

Origin shock: Blues star ruled out, Latrell verdict in

In a massive blow for the NSW Blues, one of their biggest stars is set to be ruled out of action after going down with Covid. SEE FULL LATE MAIL.

Phil Rothfield, Tim E. Williams, Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Rabbitohs sending mixed messages to hooked Bunny

Despite a confidence crushing axing against the Dragons, the Rabbitohs insist Lachlan Ilias remains the future of their club. What’s next for the under fire rookie?

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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Market Watch: Hidden cost of Leilua’s Cowboys switch

Luciano Leilua’s move from Wests Tigers to the Cowboys has come at a cost, while the Parramatta Eels have added a key piece in their backrow reshuffle.

Phil Rothfield and Brent Read

OpinionNRL

Maroons wary of another Origin ambush

As the State of Origin circus travels to Perth, Brent Read points out the footballing demons both states will be out to exorcise ahead of the second game next Sunday.

Brent Read

NRL

Selection feud unites Fittler and Slater

The one thing that Origin coaches Brad Fittler and Billy Slater can agree on, old rivals Benny Elias and Mario Fenech bury the hatchet and more in SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

Fatima Kdouh, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers celebrates his try with Jarome Luai of the Panthers during the round 14 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium, on June 12, 2022, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

RLPA secures $30m payback from NRL

Players who sacrificed their pay to help the NRL survive the Covid crisis are set to share a big slice of the millions recouped by their union from the NRL.

Brent Read

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