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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

Shining Knight: Milford steps out in new colours

Anthony Milford is determined to recapture his best form alongside Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga after being thrown an NRL lifeline by the club.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

Early Mail: Broncos’ big gamble, Sharks stunned

The Broncos will feature a new-look spine in Anzac Round with fresh faces at five-eighth and hooker while the Sharks received some tough injury news.

Peter Badel, David Riccio, Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Tim E. Williams

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Jake Simpkin and Luke Brooks look on during a Wests Tigers NRL training session at St Lukes Park North on April 13, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Brooks’ shock move to Tigers forward pack

Five-eighth won’t be the only new position under siege Wests Tiger Luke Brooks will play against the Eels. All the Easter Monday mail.

Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh, James Phelps, David Riccio, Phil Rothfield, Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Tim E. Williams

Golf

US PGA Tour star’s salute to Jack Newton

US PGA Tour star Cameron Davis has shared his devastation over the loss of Australian golf icon Jack Newton — the man who helped Davis achieve his dream.

Brent Read

NRL

‘Relieved’ Milford set for blockbuster return

Anthony Milford is looking forward to linking with Kayln Ponga at Newcastle after being given the green light to return to the NRL — and his first match is set to be against his former club.

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read, Phil Rothfield and Peter Badel

NRL

Dragons show loyalty in all the wrong places

The Dragons are in all sorts writes Brent Read, and it is largely thanks to a selection policy which rewards mediocre veterans and ignores talented youngsters.

Brent Read

Sport

Jack Newton tribute: Australian golf has lost its voice

From the tragic accident and his love for Augusta to the Newcastle Knights and that famous commentary style, Brent Read reflects on the life of Jack Newton OAM.

Brent Read

NRL

Sport Con: How Cleary and Panthers outwitted NRL

When the Penrith Panthers approached the NRL about Nathan Cleary taking a pay cut to benefit the team they were told no way — but that didn’t stop it happening.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

Market watch: Pressure on Munster to make call

With Jahrome Hughes, Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen already locked in, Cameron Munster is the final piece in the Storm playmaking puzzle.

Nick Smart and Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

Knights call NRL’s bluff over Milford

The Knights have upped the ante in their bid to fast-track the NRL return of former Broncos star Anthony Milford.

Brent Read and Peter Badel

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