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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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DAILY TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 26, Warrington Wolves coach Sam Burgess at the NRL Fan Hub at Resorts World Las Vegas. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Burgess’ Vegas arrival brings new level of intrigue to NRL return

Big Sam Burgess kept everyone guessing on when he would arrive in Las Vegas. He looks set to do the same when it comes to his NRL return, BRENT READ writes.

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**DAILY TELEGRAPH** The Cronulla Sharkettes and Las Vegas Raiderettes got together in Las Vegas (L-R) Jordie (Raiderette), Audrey (Sharks), Kylie (Raidertte) Ellie (Sharks). Picture: Supplied

Vegas Confidential: ‘Something special’ in cheerleader crossover

It’s not just the NRL players who are rubbing shoulders with their American sporting colleagues in Las Vegas, Cronulla’s cheerleaders are also forming special bonds.

Michael Carayannis, Adam Mobbs, Travis Meyn, Brent Read and David Riccio

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Nathan Cleary has made a dash to visit girlfriend Mary Fowler in San Diego.

Cleary breaks camp for Fowler rendezvous, slams ‘sad’ Matildas criticism

Nathan Cleary made a mad dash in the US to see his partner, Mary Fowler, and threw his support behind the Matildas, hitting out at the ‘sad’ and ‘unnecessary’ criticism from Marty Sheargold.

Brent Read, Travis Meyn, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

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Peter V'landys banging the drum of Raiders fan Simon Tayoun at the Las Vegas Week Media Launch at the NRL Fan Hub at Resorts World. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Las Vegas video special: NRL handed keys to Sin City

Rugby league’s second Las Vegas venture has exploded in popularity, with security forced to close the launch of the NRL’s Fan Hub after being overwhelmed with interest. WATCH the video.

Brent Read, Travis Meyn and Michael Carayannis

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Sam Burgess before the Betfred Super League match at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington. Picture date: Friday February 21, 2025. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images)

Watch: First footage of Burgess in Vegas after visa saga

The Sam Burgess saga is over with the Warrington coach touching down in the United States after his visa was cleared in time for rugby league’s Las Vegas extravaganza. Watch the exclusive footage of his arrival.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

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25 FEBRUARY 2025. (Left to right) Canberra Raiders players Chevy Stewart, 19, and Myles Martin, 20, are all under 21 and can't go onto the casino floor, or drink alcohol, in Las Vegas. Picture: Sam Gibson

Vegas Confidential: How under-21 NRL stars are partying in Sin City

Not all of the NRL’s Las Vegas contingent have been able to enjoy the city’s offerings, with the under-21 stars forced to find other ways to entertain themselves. That and more in Las Vegas Confidential.

Brent Read, Michael Carayannis, Travis Meyn, Adam Mobbs and David Riccio

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos December 12, 2024: Chair of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V'landys speaks to the media after Papua New Guinea, James Marape and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a joint Press conference in Sydney on bi-lateral security arrangements and PNG's engtry into the NRL. . Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Expansion bombshell as NRL shelves 20-team dream

New Zealand’s hopes for a second NRL team may have suffered a fatal blow, with Peter V’landys revealing plans for a 20-team premiership could be axed.

Peter Badel, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Dylan Brown of the Eels looks on during the round 14 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, on June 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Two NRL rivals table $13m deals for Eels superstar Brown

Dylan Brown is on the cusp of earning the richest contract in the NRL’s 117-year history, with two NRL rivals tabling 10-year, $13 million offers to poach the Parramatta Eels star.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

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DAILY TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 25, Combine athlete Marcus DÃ¢â¬â¢Apice training with the team during Sharks training at James Regional Sports Park in Las Vegas. Picture: Jonathan Ng

NRL combine gun trains with Sharks, reveals Storm link

The Sharks have invited three international representatives from USA and Canada to join their training, with one NRL hopeful revealing his deep connection to rugby league. All the NRL news from Las Vegas.

David Riccio, Brent Read and Travis Meyn

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DAILY TELEGRAPH FEBRUARY 24, 2025. New Zealand Warriors player Luke Metcalf giving host JC Fernandez a Warriors jersey after being interviewed live on air for Las Vegas Now at their KLAS-TV Channel 8 studio in Las Vegas. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Vegas Confidential: NRL star’s eye-catching American TV gig

Charismatic Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf could have a future in television once his NRL career ends after an entertaining appearance on a Las Vegas show. That and more in Vegas Confidential.

Brent Read, Travis Meyn, Michael Carayannis, Adam Mobbs and David Riccio

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