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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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RUGBY LEAGUENRL

Adam Elliott in action for the Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Photos

Don’t sack him to save cap, says Elliott’s agent

The manager of Canterbury star Adam Elliott has urged the Bulldogs to give his client a fair hearing.

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Racing NSW CEO Peter V'Landys pictured in their Sydney office boardroom. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Nine warning: Split the rights at your own peril

Nine Network boss Mike Sneesby says the NRL will be committing financial suicide if they split the broadcasting rights

Brent Read and James Madden

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Broncos players and Warriors players scuffle during the round 23 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, on August 22, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

NRL enlists club medicos to help Covid cause

The NRL has enlisted club doctors to help convince players to get the jab as they remain on high alert over the potential for Covid-19 to disrupt the finals

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RUGBY LEAGUENRL

Redcliffe Dolphins Bid chief Terry Reader, talks to media outside the QRL headquarters after presenting their bid to be Brisbane's next expansion team in the NRL. Picture Lachie Millard

Dolphins the expansion frontrunner

The Redcliffe Dolphins remain the clear frontrunners in the race to become the game’s 17th team after talks with the ARL Commission’s expansion committee

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RUGBY LEAGUENRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Jai Arrow of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round 22 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 14, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Roosters vow to keep emotions in check

The Sydney Roosters have vowed to control their emotions as they prepare for their rematch with South Sydney and Jai Arrow.

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RUGBY LEAGUENRL

Pictured ahead of the start of the 2021 NRL season at Canterbury Bulldogs home stadium at Belmore in Sydney is Canterbury Bulldogs player Adam Elliott.Picture: Richard Dobson

How a catch-up and an innocent kiss threatens Elliott’s future

Adam Elliott is in hot water again after being asked to leave a Gold Coast restaurant along with NRLW player Millie Boyle.

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RUGBY LEAGUENRL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Canberra Raiders NRL player Curtis Scott speaks to the media during a press conference on September 11, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Scott was charged after being arrested on Australia Day in Sydney earlier this year. (Photo by Rohan Thomson/Getty Images)

Scott may sue Raiders over sacking

Curtis Scott has been sacked by Canberra and Canterbury forward Adam Elliott is under investigation after an incident at a Gold Coast nightclub.

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NRL

ROCKHAMPTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: The Tigers walk from the field after warming up before the start of the round 23 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks at Browne Park, on August 21, 2021, in Rockhampton, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Brooks and Maguire in spotlight for ailing Tigers

Wests Tigers face another off-season of soul-searching as speculation continues over the future of Michael Maguire and Luke Brooks.

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NRL

The $80m threat that drives NRL expansion

Peter V’landys says the NRL will make a decision within the next two months on whether to hand a licence to a second Brisbane team.

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NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers celebrates a field goal during the round 23 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, on August 20, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Cleary kick starts Penrith’s title resurgence

Penrith half Nathan Cleary led his side to another win over South Sydney as the Rabbitohs once again came up short against the premiership big guns.

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