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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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An upbeat Gold Coast Titans are all smiles at their recovery session at Pizzey Park Pool at making the finals. Ashley Taylor and Tyrone Roberts.....the flower pot men. Picture Glenn Hampson

Weight watcher: Mate’s warning to million-dollar man

Ash Taylor is just one of a number of players sweating it out this summer in a bid to prolong their NRL careers – but he has more to lose than most.

Michael Carayannis

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Panthers Grand Final player Tyrone May has posted a veiled reference on social media to the sex tape controversy for which he faced criminal charges.

Cleary’s pity for sacked ‘brother’

Tyrone May’s premiership afterglow lasted less than a month. On Wednesday, his pleas for clemency were ignored as the Penrith board decided there was no room in the club for the versatile half.

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NRL

Eels playing dangerous game with superstar

Parramatta fans have been left on edge with the club and skipper Clint Gutherson yet to formally resume talks over a new contract.

Dean Ritchie, David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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Why Tigers and their No.7 must dissolve unhappy marriage

Andrew Johns always raved about the talents of Luke Brooks, saying at one stage he was going to be a superstar, maybe it’s time for the eighth Immortal to work his magic on him at the Knights.

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NRL

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Asofa-Solomona stretches during a Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 29, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Abdo hits back at critics of vaccination stance

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has hit back at criticism of the game’s vaccination stance as the players union plans talks with clubs.

Brent Read and David Riccio

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ROCKHAMPTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Luke Brooks of the Tigers looks dejected after losing the round 23 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks at Browne Park, on August 21, 2021, in Rockhampton, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Sheens should facilitate Brooks-Tigers divorce

The Wests Tigers and Luke Brooks need to go their separate ways. They are stuck in an unhappy marriage.

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NRL boss defends vax stance amid fears of contract chaos

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has hit back at criticism of the game’s vaccination stance as the players union moves to avoid potential contract chaos with clubs.

Brent Read and David Riccio

NRL