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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

Suaalii: Why I knocked back shot at Rugby World Cup

Sydney Roosters youngster Joseph Suaalii has started to deliver on his enormous potential – and rugby union powerbrokers will be kicking themselves every time they see him uneash.

Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

‘I wasn’t going to sack him’: Gould breaks silence on Barrett exit

Canterbury supremo Phil Gould has spoken out about Trent Barrett’s departure, revealing the coach conceded he didn’t have a solution to the Bulldogs’ problems.

Fatima Kdouh, Brent Read, David Riccio and Dean Ritchie

UpdatedNRL

A fan has been escorted from Suncorp Stadium for a comment regarding Jackson Hastings. Pic: Twitter. Emma Lawrence

Fan ejected, charged over sick Hastings sister sledge

WATCH: A spectator has been ejected from Suncorp Stadium after Wests Tigers star Jackson Hastings was allegedly subjected to deeply personal crowd abuse.

Brent Read

ExclusiveNRL

Revealed: NRL hero caught in violent Magic Round brawl

The former NRL cult hero caught up in the vicious brawl that marred the first night of Magic Round has broken his silence.

Phil Rothfield and Brent Read

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Taane Milne of the Rabbitohs celebrates a try during the round 10 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on May 14, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Questions remain for Souths after surviving miracle comeback

It was a tale of two halves as the Warriors were humiliated early, before threatening a miraculous comeback and falling just short despite Souths’ second half collapse.

Joel Gould

NRL

Sea Eagles dismiss concern over ‘flying’ Turbo

Sea Eagles veteran Kieran Foran has scoffed at concerns star fullback Tom Trbojevic is battling an injury after an uncharacteristic performance against the Broncos.

Brent Read

NRL

Dogs gone: Inside Canterbury’s massive cleanout plans

Almost a third of the Bulldogs’ top 30 could part ways with the club at the end of the season. Find out who’s in the firing line as the NRL cellar dwellers prepare for a major cleanout.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Andrew Abdo the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League and Peter V'landys the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission are seen as they wait to take part in the pre-game ANZAC ceremony before the round seven NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Origin legal battle over but NSWRL war simmers

The legal battle for control of the NSW Blues is over after the Supreme Court handed down their judgment over the controversial NSWRL board elections.

Brent Read

Your SayNRL

The future kings of the NRL

Joseph Suaalii and Will Penisini are just two of a bumper crop of teenagers taking the NRL by storm, Brent Read tells why they are so special.

Brent Read

NRL

Triple M gave Kent two options, he chose to quit

Paul Kent has walked away from his gig with Triple M radio after an on-air blow-up with commentator Anthony Maroon. Read his full statement on why he quit.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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