Brent Read

Sydney

Senior Sports Writer at The Australian

News Corp,Triple M, Fox League, Nine, RadioTAB.Half of 'The Karaoke Kings'. Founder of 'The Rumpuncher'. Master of chair diving. DMs open [email protected]

Articles

Cronulla Sharks win 28-18 over Parramatta Eels in Magic Round

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Brent Read

Cronulla half Nicho Hynes put the magic in Magic Round on Friday night as he produced a playmaking masterclass in the Sharks’ 28-18 win over Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium. Hynes, having failed to get the Sharks over the line in golden point a week ago against the Wests Tigers, atoned for his missed field goal attempts in that game by orchestrating the bounce-back win over the Eels in regulation time.
NRL agrees $50m deal with Western Australian government to seal the return of the Bears

1 month ago | dailytelegraph.com.au | Peter Badel |Brent Read |Michael Carayannis

Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. This masthead can reveal a beefed-up offer from the Western Australian government has sealed the deal for the Western Bears to become the NRL’s 18th team. The ARL Commission has agreed in-principle to the revised offer from WA, who had initially offered $35 million over five years.
Tigers Api Koroisau, Jarome Luai and Benji Marshall on Lachie Galvin

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Brent Read |David Riccio

NRLDon't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau, coach Benji Marshall and star playmaker Jarome Luai will face the media and answer questions on the incredible drama that has engulfed the club following teen sensation Lachlan Galvin’s decision to leave following the end of his contract.
Las Vegas Confidential: Xavier Savage proposes to partner Taliah Simbolon at the Bellagio

Feb 24, 2025 | dailytelegraph.com.au | Brent Read |Travis Meyn |Michael Carayannis |Adam Mobbs

Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. While his Canberra teammates Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have hogged the limelight following their hotel lift bust-up, Raiders flyer Xavier Savage has recorded his own memory in Sin City. Savage proposed to his partner Taliah Simbolon in front of the stunning Bellagio Hotel and Casino fountains on the famous Vegas strip.
NRL Vegas day 3 video special: Stay up to date with Sharks, Raiders, Warriors and Panthers

Feb 22, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Brent Read |Travis Meyn |Michael Carayannis |David Riccio

All four NRL teams were keen spectators at ice hockey games on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT). The Cronulla Sharks walked from their team hotel to the Crypto Arena where the Los Angeles Kings took on Utah. Meanwhile, Las Vegas-based Penrith, Canberra and New Zealand — the latter of whom only touched down in Sin City four hours earlier — headed down the Strip to T-Mobile Arena where the Vegas Golden Knights did battle with the Vancouver Canucks.
ARL Commissioner Peter V’landys reaches out to Donald Trump

Feb 16, 2025 | news.com.au | Brent Read

ARL Commission Peter V’landys has issued a personal invitation to Donald Trump to attend the NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza – via the US president’s favourite breakfast show. V’landys reached out to President Trump through a video which was shown on Fox and Friends during coverage of the Daytona NASCAR event on Monday morning (AEDT). “Good morning, Mr. President,” V’landys said. “I know you watch Fox and Friends, which is a great program, extremely fair and balanced.
ARL Commissioner Peter V’landys reaches out to Donald Trump

Feb 16, 2025 | dailytelegraph.com.au | Brent Read

Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. V’landys reached out to the president via a video which was shown during Fox News’ coverage of the Daytona NASCAR event on Monday morning (AEDT). “I know you watch Fox and Friends, which is a great program, extremely fair and balanced. Mr President, we want to introduce you to the toughest game on earth, rugby league, in the world’s sport and entertainment capital, Las Vegas.
Papali’i opens up on Penrith move as Panthers go for gold

Dec 3, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Brent Read

Star recruit Isaiah Papali’i got an early opportunity to pull on a Penrith jersey this week as the Panthers unveiled the special strip they will wear when they open their season in Las Vegas next year. Now he wants to make sure he jags one when it really matters in Sin City as he looks to use the pre-season to force his way into Penrith’s all-powerful forward pack.
Papali’i opens up on Penrith move as Panthers go for gold

Dec 3, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Brent Read

Star recruit Isaiah Papali’i got an early opportunity to pull on a Penrith jersey this week as the Panthers unveiled the special strip they will wear when they open their season in Las Vegas next year. Now he wants to make sure he jags one when it really matters in Sin City as he looks to use the pre-season to force his way into Penrith’s all-powerful forward pack.
NRL Market Watch: Young star extends stay at Tigers

Nov 21, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Brent Read |Michael Carayannis

The Wests Tigers have landed another significant pre-season blow after convincing impressive forward Fonua Pole to knock back interest from the Melbourne Storm and sign a two-year extension with the club. Pole emerged as one of the Tigers’ important players last season, becoming a fixture in their pack as he made 23 appearances for the club.