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Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.

‘One of the best I’ve seen’: The fight to become Walsh’s understudy
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NRL 2025

‘One of the best I’ve seen’: The fight to become Walsh’s understudy

The Broncos have a three-way contest for the right to play understudy to Reece Walsh. An underdog may possess something his competitors do not.

  • by Nick Wright

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‘Put the fear of God into me’: Inside coach’s bid to vanquish Bennett curse

‘Put the fear of God into me’: Inside coach’s bid to vanquish Bennett curse

If the Dolphins thought a Wayne Bennett preseason was gruelling, apparently it is nothing compared to what Kristian Woolf has dished up.

  • by Nick Wright
He challenged Harley Reid, but this star must now follow a Lions hero’s lead

He challenged Harley Reid, but this star must now follow a Lions hero’s lead

Jed Walter entered his first season at the Suns under so much hype. But his star teammate believes there are lessons to learn ... from a rival at the reigning premiers.

  • by Nick Wright
‘He certainly will’: Why Wallabies convert has been tipped to take over NRL

‘He certainly will’: Why Wallabies convert has been tipped to take over NRL

A Wallabies convert looms as Kieran Foran’s successor at the Titans. But he may have to bide his time.

  • by Nick Wright
‘He’s a force of nature’: Comebacks revealed for injured Wallabies stars

‘He’s a force of nature’: Comebacks revealed for injured Wallabies stars

After suffering serious injuries while on national duties, two Reds have had their fates revealed.

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Australia warned it must persevere with McSweeney, or risk history repeating

Australia warned it must persevere with McSweeney, or risk history repeating

Life at the top of the order has been tough for the 25-year-old after he was thrown into the furnace against India.

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Big Bash has long plucked players from obscurity. These men could be next

Big Bash has long plucked players from obscurity. These men could be next

Spencer Johnson, Craig Simmons, Josh Brown – the BBL has a history finding new stars. These men are next in line.

  • by Nick Wright
‘My hand’s up’: The Starc factor behind heir apparent’s meteoric rise

‘My hand’s up’: The Starc factor behind heir apparent’s meteoric rise

Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett have announced themselves as potential long-term international prospects.

  • by Nick Wright
One of the AFL’s elite declares Lions have found replacement for Daniher

One of the AFL’s elite declares Lions have found replacement for Daniher

One of the game’s leading forwards has revealed why his former teammate has the tools to replace a retiring star.

  • by Nick Wright
Why Labuschagne and McSweeney must rise again as contenders emerge
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Test cricket

Why Labuschagne and McSweeney must rise again as contenders emerge

Two Queenslanders showed promise of strong returns in Brisbane. But these men will ensure they cannot falter with three Tests to come.

  • by Nick Wright
‘I’d definitely be going for 60’: Boomers, Bullets great’s challenge to history-makers

‘I’d definitely be going for 60’: Boomers, Bullets great’s challenge to history-makers

An Australian basketball great has seen it all. But he wants more, and has thrown down the gauntlet to a history-making star.

  • by Nick Wright

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