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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Blake Taaffe runs with the ball during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Training Session at Redfern Oval on March 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Casualty Ward: Bunnies young gun struck down

NRL Physio wraps a huge weekend of injuries including a cruel triple blow for the Storm, concussion chaos and surprising setback for the Rabbitohs.

NRL Physio, Brent Read and David Riccio

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Latrell Mitchell wrestles with Jacob Host during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Training Session at Redfern Oval on March 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Missed the real fight’: Host breaks silence on Trell stink

Jacob Host has opened up on his scuffle with teammate Latrell Mitchell as the Rabbitohs superstar prepares to make high-profile NRL return.

Brent Read

NRL

Dragons keep close eye on Bird replacement

As contract negotiations reach a tipping point, the Dragons have identified a potential Jack Bird replacement. Check out all the top targets at every club here.

David Riccio, Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Phil Rothfield

NRL

Maguire’s best chance to keep wolves from the door

The Wests Tigers and Bulldogs need a win more than most to start the season otherwise the heat will intensify on their coaches.

Brent Read

NRL

V’landys insists extended powers won’t ‘overrule’ MRC

While the ARL Commission can now refer matters to the judiciary, Peter V’landys says it’s purely an ‘insurance policy’ and the match review committee’s independance won’t be compromised.

Brent Read

NRL

Squid Games: Souths ignite feud with Roosters

South Sydney have fired up their feud with the Roosters after asking the NRL why their bitter rivals weren’t sanctioned over their handling of the James Tedesco ‘Squid Games’ affair.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

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I will not fail: Demetriou’s message to Souths haters

Snubbed by Brisbane, Jason Demetriou is set to make his first grade coaching debut against the Broncos and has shot down detractors forecasting a South Sydney downfall.

Peter Badel

NRL

Revealed: The most powerful Queenslanders in the NRL

Who are the biggest movers and shakers in the NRL? Find out where the top Queenslanders rank among the biggest names in the game.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

The hurdle Robbo faces in coaching GOAT debate

Trent Robinson is already on the path to becoming the greatest coach in NRL history – but what would could stop him joining Bennett, Gibson and Bellamy in the game’s next stratosphere?

Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Expert predictions: Does anyone think the Broncos can play finals?

Are the Broncos on the way up or set for another year of disappointment? We asked 17 experts for their top eights to see if anyone is predicting finals.

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