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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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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 4/6/21State funeral service for Bob

NRL and clubs headed for expansion showdown

The NRL and their clubs are headed for an expansion showdown on Friday morning amid revelations the game is only a fortnight away from adding a 17th team

Brent Read, Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

UpdatedNRL

The high price Madge paid for keeping his job

Michael Maguire’s survival as Wests Tigers coach comes with one or two caveats, including foregoing some of his autonomy as the club embarks on a new collaborative recruitment approach.

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read, Peter Badel, Nick Campton and Paul Crawley

NRL

Wests Tigers' CEO Justin Pascoe (left) and Wests Tigers' new coach Michael Maguire (right) are seen at a Tigers press conference in Sydney, Monday, November 19, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING

Legend calls out ugly hypocrisy crushing Tigers

A Balmain legend has declared two men above Michael Maguire should be on the chopping block before the Wests Tigers coach.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

AFL v NRL: Helicopter flight that shocked V’landys

The woes at Parramatta and Penrith opened a crack that GWS Giants rushed to fill. One helicopter ride revealed how fast the AFL moved.

Brent Read

WEEKEND READCommentary

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Sunday Telegraph Photos APRIL, 24, 2021: Pictured is Eels star Ryan Matterson playing his first game since his most recent concussion on Saturday for Parramatta's NSW Cup team against South Sydney Rabbitohs. Picture: Sunday Telegraph / Dylan Coker

Demetriou: Ignore the clubs on expansion

Former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has urged the NRL and ARL Commission to ignore the clubs when it comes to expansion.

Brent Read

ExclusiveNRL

Richer than the Broncos: Firehawks claim Kevvie’s club

Ahead of a key ARL Commission board meeting the cashed-up Firehawks have turned up the heat on bid rivals the Jets and Dolphins with their latest move.

Peter Badel

ExclusiveNRL

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14:Eels players watch on after another try is scored against them during the round 22 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Parramatta Eels at Sunshine Coast Stadium, on August 14, 2021, in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Glenn Hunt/Getty Images)

Salary cap scandal a finals nail for Eels?

Parramatta is pushing to qualify for its first grand final in more than a decade and the last thing they need is this off-field distraction.

Brent Read

NRL

Ratings explosion: NRL records smashed as finals kick off

Fox League has enjoyed record ratings to open the NRL finals series in a sign that competition playoffs have hit the right note with fans.

Brent Read

NRL eliminationNRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: James Tedesco of the Roosters scores a try during the NRL Elimination Final match between Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans at QCB Stadium, on September 11, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Tedesco all class as Roosters pip Titans

James Tedesco has led his Sydney Roosters side with a man of the match performance in their dramatic 25-24 win against Gold Coast Titans.

Michael Carayannis

NRL

Blow ups over Penrith’s bombing raids add venom

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett and rival Panthers number Ivan Cleary have added some real heat to their finals battle as Nathan Cleary’s bombing game comes under attack.

Paul Crawley and Nick Campton

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