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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 2023 RD16 Wests Tigers v Melbourne Storm - Tallyn Da Silva

Rising star quits Wests Tigers in mid-season transfer to Eels

The biggest transfer of the June 30 deadline is complete, with rising star Tallyn Da Silva leaving Wests Tigers for one of their western Sydney rivals. See the full contract details.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Brian To'o of the Blues looks dejected after a loss following game two of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

NSW Blues name unchanged starting side, 18th man shock

NSW coach Laurie Daley has proven a man of his word, naming an unchanged starting side for the State of Origin decider, while the Blues’ perennial 18th man has been left out of the squad. SEE THE FULL BLUES SQUAD

Dean Ritchie, Phil Rothfield, David Riccio, Brent Read and Peter Badel

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: John Bateman of the Cowboys looks on during the round four NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Canberra Raiders at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, on March 29, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Cowboys suffer double blow, Titans overhaul backline

The Cowboys have suffered a double blow ahead of their clash with the Titans, losing two star forwards, while the Gold Coast have overhauled their backline. See all the Round 17 team changes.

Brent Read, Tom Sangster and Wilson Smith

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Selwyn Cobbo plays fullback for the Broncos against the Bulldogs. Piture: NRL Images

Broncos reject early Cobbo move as Roosters pounce on Dolphin

The Dolphins made a pre-emptive roster cull in a bit to facilitate the mid-season move of Selwyn Cobbo, but the Broncos have shut down any hopes of an early transfer.

Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

NRL -R7 Tigers v Eels at CommBank Stadium. Isaiah Iongi, Try Celebration.Picture: NRL Photos/Gregg Porteous

Eels’ new King: Inside Iongi’s rapid NRL rise

He was brought to Penrith on a two-year deal worth just $14,000, but now it’s Parramatta who is reaping the rewards, not the Panthers. This is the story behind Isaiah Iongi’s rise to NRL stardom.

Brent Read

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles runs the ball during the round 17 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park, on June 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Turbo ‘feeling it’ again, Manly ease pressure on Seibold

Tom Trbojevic says it is nice to have that familiar feeling again after playing a central role in Manly’s win over the West Tigers, easing the pressure on coach Anthony Seibold.

Brent Read and David Lyall

NRL

CEO of the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) Clint Newton. Picture: AAP

RLPA on collision course with NRL over judiciary power grab

The RLPA has sensationally blocked controversial plans to allow NRL head office to bypass the match review committee and charge players for on-field offences.

Brent Read

OpinionNRL

The Tigers’ decision to let young star leave is the right call

The Wests Tigers don’t always get it right – what club does – but the decision to let young star Tallyn Da Silva leave the club is the correct call and one that gives the club the best chance of success.

Brent Read

NRL

Who are the top November 1 deadline targets at every club?

Bear bait: The players at your club who could be headed West

Expansion might be good for the NRL competition, but it could be bad for your team. We reveal the full list of off-contract players at every club and who should be a retention priority.

Brent Read, Michael Carayannis, David Riccio and Peter Badel

NRL

The real problem for Anthony Seibold and Manly isn't the draw. Pic: NRL

Seibold addresses Trbojevic ‘punishment’ and DCE ‘sacking’

Manly coach Anthony Seibold has revealed that skipper Daly Cherry-Evans fronted the playing group to address his departure from the club, while also hitting back at rumours of trouble within the Sea Eagles ranks.

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