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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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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

NRL

The real reason Wests Tigers are woeful

Michael Maguire and Luke Brooks are copping plenty of heat over the Wests Tigers failure to succeed, but one club legend reckons the blame lies elsewhere.

Paul Crawley, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

Revealed: Eye-watering cost of Milford’s NRL exile

Anthony Milford’s former mentor savaged NRL bosses for their treatment of the Broncos’ former million dollar man as question marks remain over what happens next.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs walks off the field injured during the round five NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium, on April 09, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Cook: Fullback is still Latrell’s best spot

South Sydney hooker Damien Cook has given short shrift to the view that Latrell Mitchell should be moved back to the centres for his own preservation.

Brent Read

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Xavier Savage of the Raiders scores a try during the NRL Trial match between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Stuart makes Savage tweak to Raiders

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has added X-factor to his team, while a veteran is set to be overlooked again. Plus, there’s both good and bad news for KFC SuperCoach cheapies.

Tim E. Williams, Paul Crawley, David Riccio, Brent Read, Michael Carayannis, Dean Ritchie and Martin Gabor

Olympics

Milford’s NRL return hits shock hurdle

Despite having three assault charges against him dropped, Anthony Milford still faces being sensationally blocked from an NRL return.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

UpdatedNRL

NRL calls for tougher penalties as pitch invader jailed

Peter V’landys will meet urgently with the government to call for tougher penalties for pitch invaders following a spate of “dangerous” incidents.

Matthew Benns and Brent Read

NRL

Revealed: The Warriors star exposed for ‘f*****’ slur

The Warriors star who directed a homophobic slur at a rival has apologised after the matter was sent straight to the judiciary without a grading.

Brent Read

LatestNRL

V’landys laughs off NSWRL threats

The feud between the NSWRL and ARLC is deepening and while there are fears grassroots footy will be the victim, Peter V’landys has offered up hope.

Brent Read

NRL

Father’s plea as critics circle Ponga in contract talks

These are the questions Kalyn Ponga needs to ask himself as he tries to decide his future while enduring the most difficult patch in his young career, BRENT READ writes.

Brent Read

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