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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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Weekend ReadNRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons looks on during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

How Ponga found his voice

Kalyn Ponga came out State of Origin with his reputation flying and he is now intent on leading Newcastle to a premiership.

Brent Read

NRL

Storm fly north to flee lockdown

The Melbourne Storm are on the move again, joining the remainder of the NRL in Queensland after a Victorian snap lockdown was announced.

Brent Read

NRL

Green to be given another chance after inquest

Paul Green will survive a review of the State of Origin series and a final decision on whether he coaches Queensland next year is likely to be up to him

Brent Read

NRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Dale Finucane of the Blues is tackled during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Dragons are circling Finucane

St George Illawarra are circling Dale Finucane for next season as they prepare to use the money they saved by sacking Paul Vaughan.

Brent Read

STATE OF ORIGINNRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Tom Trbojevic of the Blues makes a break during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Centres of excellence dominated Origin

Tom Trbojevic was the winner of the Wally Lewis medal but Latrell Mitchell pushed him all the way.

Brent Read

Lockdown exodusNRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Ben Hunt of the Maroons celebrates with team mates after scoring his second try during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

League firmly Marooned in Sunshine State

The rugby league forces are all tipping Queensland’s way after nearly 500 players fled across the border and the Maroons regained some State of Origin pride.

Brent Read

NRL

NRL teams depart Sydney via Jet Aviation at Mascot to the hub in Queensland due to the Covid 19 outbreak and lockdown in Sydney. Teams will enter a bubble on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to keep the competition going. The Dragons squad including Jack de Belin (L) and Corey Norman (R) board one of the Virgin planes. Picture: Toby Zerna

NRL boss: We won’t let you down

The exodus has begun and the NRL insists players and officials are aware of their responsibilities and won’t let anyone down

Brent Read

State of OriginNRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Ben Hunt of the Maroons celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during game three of the 2021 State of Origin Series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Cbus Super Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Hunt the hero as Maroons avoid whitewash

Ben Hunt scored two tries in an incredible second half as Queensland dug deep to halt a NSW clean sweep with a 20-18 win.

Brent Read and Adrian McMurray

Olympics

Adam Scott: ‘I’m stunned Olympics are still on’

Adam Scott has questioned the wisdom of the Olympics going ahead as he sets his sights on winning the Open Championship.

Brent Read

STATE OF ORIGINNRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Paul Green during a Queensland Maroons State of Origin captain's run at Suncorp Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Maroons failure highlights coaching chasm

Queensland are facing a coaching crisis as they stare down the barrel of a series defeat in the State of Origin series.

Brent Read

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