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Brent Read
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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Cody Ramsey of the Dragons is assisted from the field after injuring his knee during the round 19 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on July 22, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Dragons granted salary cap relief for Cody Ramsey

Cody Ramsey was due to return to the Dragons’ top-30 squad for 2025 having missed the past two seasons after suffering ulcerative colitis, but now the pressure is off the youngster to rush his return.

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Is Matt King the man to take over as NSW Origin coach?

King ready to take command of NSW Origin side

Michael Maguire’s decision to ditch the Blues after just one year as head coach has left the NSWRL looking for a replacement, and the solution could be right under their noses, writes BRENT READ.