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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

Star’s Origin, Broncos plea to Slater and Kevvie

Broncos veteran Corey Oates has refused give up on his representative and club future despite radio silence from both parties. Latest NRL market watch.

Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Travis Meyn

NRL

NRL 2022 RD08 Newcastle Knights v Melbourne Storm - Ryan Papenhuyzen. Picture: NRL Photos

NRL teams: Covid halts Storm star’s return

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen’s hopes of an Origin call-up have been dashed due to a positive Covid test result. Find out who’s in and who’s out for your team this weekend.

Brent Read and Nick Smart

Golf

9/11 spectre engulfs rebel golf series as bans defended

A PGA Tour decision to ban those playing in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has been defended as families of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks have vented their disgust.

AFP, Brent Read and Todd Balym

OpinionSport

Why this hard-nosed mentor ticks boxes for Warriors

He’s been through the ringer with the passing of mate Andrew Symonds but now a change of scenery could be just the tonic for him and the perfect fit the the Warriors, writes Brent Read.

Brent Read

WATCHNRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Brent Naden of the Tigers is sent off by referee Peter Gough for a tackle on Jake Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles during the round 14 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Sea Eagles at Campbelltown Stadium, on June 12, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Naden won’t fight lengthy ban

It was dubbed the “worst tackle of the year” and Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden has agreed to cop his medicine rather than fight the charge.

James Phelps and Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH APRIL 13. Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary and son Nathan Cleary have both signed with the club until the end of the 2027 season. Pictured at the Panthers Rugby League Academy after the announcement. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Late Mail: Cleary’s shock late scratching; DCE out

The Panthers have suffered another post-Origin blow while Manly have lost skipper Daly Cherry-Evans for the clash against Wests Tigers. FULL LATE MAIL

Fatima Kdouh, Matt Encarnacion, Michael Carayannis, David Riccio, Travis Meyn, Phil Rothfield and Tim Williams

UpdatedNRL

Josh McGuire is over playing the role of pantomime villain. Credit: NRL Images.

Sport Confidential: Dragons BBQ trio to reunite?

A Dragons star could reunite with two of his pals from the infamous BBQ, inside Cameron Munster’s commitment to rehab and more in Sport Confidential.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Luciano Leilua of the Tigers looks as as smoke from a flare is seen on the field after a pitch invader ran onto the field with a flare during the round five NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Wests Tigers at PointsBet Stadium, on April 10, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Cowboys keen to lure star Tiger ASAP

The North Queensland Cowboys are putting pressure on the Tigers to release Luciano Leilua as we break down every club’s mid-season trade target.

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio

ExclusiveNRL

Coming to America: Inside NRL’s mission for US dream

The NRL’s historic American dream could be a reality, with ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys bound for the USA in August.

David Riccio and Brent Read

BOXINGCombat Sport

Brisbane boxer Justis Huni pictured sparing with Lucas ÃBig DaddyÃ Brown after his house was shot at overnight, Brisbane 9th of June 2022. (Image/Josh Woning)

The shared journey to a heavyweight showdown

Justis Huni and Joe Goodall once pounded the same pavement in pursuit of their world title dreams.

Brent Read

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