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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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The two passes that changed Origin result

In a game as close as the Origin opener, a call by the referee either way can change the result – these decisions prove how fickle the game can be.

Brent Read and Dean Ritchie

Golf

DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 03: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States looks over a putt on the 13th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 03, 2022 in Dublin, Ohio. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Big hitting drawcard latest domino to fall to Saudi backed tour

A major winning star who has polarised golf in recent years is believed to be the next big name to join Greg Norman’s Saudi backed LIV tour.

The Times

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NRL backs Blues’ handling of staggering Origin call

The NRL has supported the NSW Blues medical team in their handling of Isaah Yeo after he stumbled back into the defensive line after the opening tackle in Origin I.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

NRL

The Mad King: Secret ban behind Munster’s epic rise

Fresh from ripping NSW to pieces, Cameron Munster revealed the major life change that has turned him into a State of Origin monster – and led to him taking Wally Lewis’ title of ‘The King’.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

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Warriors’ stinging shutdown of Maguire rumours

Sacked Tigers coach Michael Maguire has been linked to the vacant Warriors job, a rumour Warriors owner Mark Robinson has dismissed in no uncertain terms.

Peter Badel, Fatima Kdouh, Dean Ritchie, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Early Mail: Johnson offered no guarantees

New Warriors coach Stacey Jones admits he will name Shaun Johnson in the team for this week, but says that is far from a guarantee that the veteran will actually play on the weekend.

Tim E. Williams, David Riccio, Travis Meyn, Michael Carayannis, Russell Jackson and Brent Read

NRL

‘Next to no chance’: Latrell suffers major Origin setback

Latrell Mitchell is back on home soil – but no closer to returning to the field for South Sydney… or NSW.

Brent Read

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NSW drama set to explode on eve of Origin

The boardroom war between the ARL Commission and NSWRL has ignited days before Origin Game I, over the withholding of millions of dollars funding.

Brent Read

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Coach Billy Slater talks tactics with Ben Hunt during a Queensland Maroons State of Origin training session at the Clive Berghofer Field on May 31, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Target acquired: Blues find chink in Maroons’ armour

Ben Hunt may be leading the Dally M’s for 2022, but he’s also leading a highly unwanted stat and will no doubt be a target for the NSW Blues.

Dean Ritchie, Brent Read, Travis Meyn and Peter Badel

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Blues head coach Brad Fittler looks on during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin squad training session at Ignite HQ Centre of Excellence on June 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Fittler’s wild wind warning for Maroons rookie

Blues coach Brad Fittler is counting on the kicking game of Nathan Cleary and high winds messing with the mind of one of the Maroons’ strike weapons in Origin I.

Brent Read

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