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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

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.

Brent Read

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Coach Shane Flanagan of the Dragons is seen during the warm up before the round 14 NRL match between Dolphins and St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on June 06, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Dragons coach subject to abusive social media attacks

The NRL integrity unit has been alerted to abusive rants directed at the Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and his son in recent weeks after being contacted by St George Illawarra bosses.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: David Fifita of the Titans is wrapped up by the defence during the round 12 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium, on May 26, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Lost faith’: Fifita’s Titanic mystery deepens after conflicting reports

Gold Coast Titans enigma David Fifita hasn’t been sighted in the NRL in two months despite running freely. Now he’s eyeing a big game to announce his return.

Travis Meyn and Brent Read

NRL

The falling out that cost Manly their $1m halfback prodigy

Latu Fainu was earmarked as a long-term half for the Sea Eagles and a replacement for Daly Cherry-Evans, until his relationship with Manly turned sour. Now he could come back to haunt his old club.

Brent Read

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: NRL CEO Andrew Abdo speaks to the media during a NRL media opportunity at Rugby League Central on June 06, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL CEO defends ARLC’s new judiciary powers after backlash

Andrew Abdo has come out in defence of the ARL Commission’s new powers to send players to the NRL judiciary following concern in clubland and backlash from the players union.

Brent Read

NRL

Bennett confirms bombshell approach to spearhead PNG team

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett’s future at the club is under the microscope after being approached by the ARL Commission to spearhead Papua New Guinea’s $600 million entry to the NRL.

Peter Badel, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

NRL

Knights quash Tigers’ bold mid-season bid for KPP

The Knights have scuppered a bold Wests bid to secure a key signing early, after Newcastle made their own overtures about a Tiger set to hit the open market.

Brent Read

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