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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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Parra powerhouse wants to be face of the Dolphins

Eels enforcer Reagan Campbell-Gillard says sunny skies and life under Wayne Bennett’s eye is enough to tempt him away from Parramatta in 2023.

Peter Badel

NRL

Sheens swings axe as Tigers close in on star hooker

The first casualty of Tim Sheens’ arrival at Tigertown has been announced with the head of football shown the door, while the club is edging closer to securing another English international.

Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Brent Read

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The dream team NRL newcomers could unleash

They’ve got the nod as the NRL’s newest franchise – but who is on the Dolphins’ shopping list? We reveal the star-studded outfit they could unveil in 2023.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Peter Hola of the Cowboys is tackled during the round 18 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters at QCB Stadium, on July 17, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Transfer Market: Raiders Hola for a big bopper

The Raiders secured halfback Jamal Fogarty from the Titans on a long-term deal. Now the ex-Titan opens up on leaving the club he loves.

David Riccio, Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Chris Honnery

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Justin Olam of the Storm celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 16, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Storm warning for NRL

The Melbourne Storm have asked the NRL for some clarity after the Victorian government mandated vaccinations for professional sportspeople.

Brent Read

NRL

Tiger apologises as ‘silly’ photo causes backlash

Wests Tigers star Daine Laurie has been forced to apologise to fans after causing a social media storm with a “silly” photo.

Brent Read

VideoNRL

‘S**t in the well’: Munster’s apology to Storm old boys

While the Storm have hit back at claims the punishments handed out to the white powder trio weren’t hard enough, star five-eighth Cameron Munster has issued an apology. WATCH HERE

Brent Read, Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

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Andrew Abdo today announced as the new CEO of the NRL by ARU Chairman Peter V'landys at League Central in Sydney. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Broncos safe from free-to-air chop

The Broncos won’t be affected by a monster new broadcast deal that will bankroll rugby league’s most significant expansionary move in 14 years.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

Revealed: Police detail Ogden’s drug arrest

Police have released details about Canterbury forward Ofahiki Ogden’s late night arrest for possession of illegal substances including who he was with.

Brent Read

NRL

Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and the Panthers celebrate winning the 2021 NRL Grand Final between the Penrith Panthers and Souths Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Gorilla off the back of the Cleary clan

Tears after South Sydney’s favourite son misses conversion that would have levelled the grand final in the dying minutes.

Brent Read

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