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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

Milford’s shock lifeline a ‘hit-and-run’ mission

Anthony Milford is closing in on an NRL return, with several clubs chasing the former Bronco for the 2022 season. But where will he land after this year?

Peter Badel and Brent Read

NRL

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Jordan Rapana of the Raiders celebrates after scoring the game winning try during the round 24 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders at BB Print Stadium, on August 27, 2021, in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Rapana ‘p***ed off’ at NRL ‘double standards’

Jordan Rapana has hit out at the NRL for “double standards” after he revealed how the Raiders had requested to have his one-match suspension to include the All Stars game.

Paul Crawley

UpdatedNRL

NSWRL under the pump as ARL Commission intervenes

Key players, including Dave Trodden, George Peponis and Nick Politis, will be interviewed after the ARL Commission launched an investigation into the controversial NSWRL board elections.

Brent Read

NRL

NSWRL slams ‘personal attack’ on boss after fiery AGM

The NSWRL has leapt to the defence of embattled CEO Dave Trodden after the resignation of powerbrokers George Peponis and Nick Politis at the AGM put the spotlight on his position.

Michael Carayannis

NRL

‘Do what Cody says’: Don’t argue with Souths’ new main man

Lachlan Ilias has been attracting the headlines but, in the absence of Adam Reynolds, Souths is now Cody Walker’s team and the star playmaker is ready to pick up where he left off last year.

Brent Read

Sport

Sport Con: NRL’s big ratings win over rival codes

The NRL has had an early win over rival codes, with pre-season trial matches proving a smash ratings hit, leaving rugby union and football in the shade.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

Golf

‘Just the beginning’: Norman digs in as golf stoush continues

It has been a tough week for Greg Norman and his quest to garner support for a Saudi-backed billion-dollar golf league — but it has only strengthened his resolve.

Brent Read

Sport

Trial teams: Raiders unveil new look halves combination

The Raiders’ will show off their new halves pairing for the first time against Manly, while the Storm have received a massive boost. See all the Week two trial teams.

David Riccio and Brent Read

NRL

Clubs question NRL over Latrell judiciary loophole

The Warriors and Storm have asked the NRL for a ruling on whether two of their stars could have their suspensions reduced after Latrell Mitchell was cleared to return earlier than expected.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Why five leaders are better than one in Maguire’s playbook

Tigers coach Michael Maguire has defended the decision to share the captaincy of the club among five players this season, insisting it’s a formula that works.

Brent Read

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