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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

Buzz: The most overpaid players in the NRL

They take up a huge portion of the salary cap but, after crunching the numbers, are probably worth only half of what they get. It’s no wonder their teams failed to make an impact in 2021.

Phil Rothfield

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jarrod Croker of the Raiders looks dejected after losing the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at QCB Stadium, on April 24, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Revealed: Why Ricky dumped skipper to reserve grade

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has pulled off some major selection surprises for the Cronulla clash and it could spell the end of a star’s long and illustrious career.

Brent Read, Phil Rothfield and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Run Jake run: How Dogs expect to get best out of their No.7

There is no bigger fan of Jake Averillo than his skipper Josh Jackson and the veteran reckons the Bulldogs are onto something good by confirming the young gun in the No.7 jersey.

Brent Read

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Fined, suspended, but free: Shock twist in Burgess sanctions

Sam Burgess was fined and suspended by the NRL after a long-running investigation into multiple off-field breaches while at South Sydney but there was a twist in the detail of his sanctions.

Brent Read

NRL DRUGS SCANDALNation

‘Appalled’ Phoebe Burgess lashes NRL

Phoebe Burgess slams the NRL for its ‘appalling’ response to her ex-husband’s wild behaviour, after the code gave Sam Burgess a $30,000 fine and 12-week suspension.

Claire Harvey, Jessica Halloran and Brent Read

NRL

The ARLC have hired Bret Walker SC to investigate the NSWRL elections.

NSWRL questions ARLC’s power to investigate board battle

The NSWRL has questioned the validity of an ARL Commission investigation, which will include one of Australia’s most expensive legal minds, into its recent board elections.

Brent Read, David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Brent ead brings plenty of Queensland talent into his SuperCoach side.

SC Team reveal: Brent Read breaks the mould

News Corp’s rugby league expert Brent Read has applied the ‘eye-test’ in selecting his KFC SuperCoach NRL team – as in ‘I’ll do it my way.’

Brent Read

NRL

Transfer news: Dolphins miss out on yet another star

Wayne Bennett will have to look elsewhere for an experienced playmaker after a future 300-game player insisted he was unlikely to ever leave the club he’s played with for the last 10 years.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

Sport Con: Maguire loses another key ally at Tigers

One of Michael Maguire’s key allies at Wests Tigers has parted ways with the club after a backroom reshuffle.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

Melbourne Storm Captaincy Announcement. Jesse Bromwich and Christian Welch announced as the new Captains. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Big boppers to lead Storm in 2022

The Melbourne Storm have refreshed their leadership group for 2022 appointing Christian Welch as co-captain and promoting a PNG International.

Nick Smart and Brent Read

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