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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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Career killer: The only survivors from Dragons’ BBQ-gate

It was rugby league’s most infamous barbecue. And there’s only a handful of Dragons who have survived its wrath. So just how much damage did some snags and a beer cause?

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio

NRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH 30TH MAY 2022Pictured is NSW Blues State of Origin player Payne Haas at the team photo held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Coogee Beach in Sydney, ahead of Origin Game One on the 8th of June 2022.Picture: Richard Dobson

Revealed: SBW’s words of wisdom on Haas’ contract spat

Sonny Bill Williams is no stranger to contract disputes, and NSW prop Payne Haas reveals SBW has helped put his spat with the Broncos into perspective.

Brent Read

NRL

Why Tigers sacking could be a blessing for Maguire

The Wests Tigers will soon make a call on the future of Michael Maguire soon, but if he is sacked he could be gifted an even more lucrative job, writes Brent Read.

Brent Read

NRL

Cleary fumes over tactic that left Nathan hobbling

Nathan Cleary attempted to downplay the incident, but his father Ivan was not feeling so charitable after the Penrith star was targeted repeatedly on Friday night.

Martin Gabor and James Phelps

NRL

Why the smart money is on the Maroons

Queensland have been outsiders for every Origin opener since 2015, and while the odds favour NSW this year David Riccio is not so sure.

David Riccio

NRL

The day Albo called PVL on behalf of Bunnies

Anthony Albanese’s Adam Reynolds intervention, the Wests Tigers fan favourite who has teammates offside and more in SPORT CONFIDENTIAL

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

‘Not a team player’: Broncos legend savages Haas

Corey Parker has launched an extraordinary attack on Payne Haas and urged Brisbane powerbrokers to immediately grant his release request.

Travis Meyn and Peter Badel

Salary AnalysisNRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Tyson Gamble of the Broncos passes the ball during the round 10 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, on May 13, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Salary cap breakdown: How much it costs to be a finals contender

In a study of the individual salaries of every teams’ spine, we reveal the big spenders and the budget clubs who could sneak into finals.

David Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

Bennett’s surprise take on Cobbo Origin credentials

Everyone north of the Tweed has a view on whether new Maroons coach Billy Slater should pick Selwyn Cobbo for Game 1 – but Wayne Bennett’s recommendation comes with a twist.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

Super League giant chasing French speaking Shark

An interview with The Daily Telegraph last year could deliver one of Cronulla’s favourite sons to a Super League giant.

Dean Ritchie, Fatima Kdouh, Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and James Phelps

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