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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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Mal Meninga is set to become coach of the Perth Bears

‘Great privilege and responsibility’: Meninga’s officially a Perth Bear

Mal Meninga has been officially unveiled as the Perth Bears’ inaugural coach, charged with overseeing the entry of the NRL”s newest team. READ ALL THE DETAILS.

Peter Badel, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 31, 2024. Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr arriving with his manager Mario Tartak at Belmore Sports Ground to front the Bulldogs board over his drug driving scandal. Picture: Jonathan Ng

NRL sanctions high-profile player agents over major breaches

The NRL has sanctioned two of the game’s most powerful agents – who manage Benji Marshall and Josh Addo-Carr – over breaches of their accreditation scheme. However, one agent is set to fight his suspension with the help of a legal high flyer.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Kai Pearce-Paul of the Knights breaks a tackle during the round 14 NRL match between Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium, on June 05, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Tigers land prized signature of Knights powerhouse

A Newcastle star has finalised a multi-year deal move to the Tigers, adding youth and strike to their forward pack as the revolution continues at Concord. That and more in Sport Confidential.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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‘Can’t let him land first’: Anasta lifts lid on heated Latrell exchange

It was the explosive meeting outside a Sydney restaurant where Braith Anasta feared he was about to come to blows with one of the NRL’s scariest players. Now, Anasta reveals what went down between him and Latrell. WATCH THE VIDEO

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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The Run Home: Every team's path to the finals

NRL Run Home: How many wins your club needs to make top 8

We’re at the halfway point of the 2025 NRL season, and the top eight race is still wide open. We reveal how many wins your team needs to play finals, who will miss out and who will make a late surge.

Fatima Kdouh, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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OCTOBER 5, 2024: Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy speaks to media after the Melbourne Storm Captain's Run at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Damian Shaw

Titans on alert with Bellamy set to make call on Storm future

Craig Bellamy’s glittering career at the Storm could be coming to an end, with the coach set to make a call on his Melbourne future and make a move that has piqued the interest of the Gold Coast Titans.

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Daly Cherry-Evans (L) is in danger of losing his spot in the Maroons with Kurt Mann (R) firming for the utility role.

Mann up? Why Maroons delay could spell the end for DCE

Queensland coach Billy Slater will delay naming his side for the second State of Origin game in a move which could signal the end of Daly Cherry-Evans’ Origin career.

Brent Read and Travis Meyn

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Nathan Lawson of the Dragons makes a break during the round 13 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on May 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Top cheapie’s stocks soar

Teams are in for round 14 and there’s a massive boost for the most popular SuperCoach cheapie of the week Nathan Lawson, plus big news on Lachlan Galvin.

Rob Sutherland, Martin Gabor, Brent Read and Tom Sangster

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Adam ReynoldsBrisbane Broncos training.Tuesday May 6, 2025. Picture, John Gass

Broncos table contract extension for veteran half

Brisbane have officially launched their bid to extend the career of Adam Reynolds after tabling a deal for the veteran playmaker.

Brent Read and Peter Badel

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Adam Reynolds of the Broncos is pictured during the round 13 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos at 4 Pines Park, on May 31, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Milestone misery: Why Reynolds’ 300th game could be one to forget

The Broncos have planned a week of celebrations to mark Adam Reynolds’ 300th first-grade game, but the veteran halfback’s landmark NRL outing threatens to be overshadowed by Brisbane’s horror slide.

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