Nick Wright
Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.
Analysis
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
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
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
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
After suffering serious injuries while on national duties, two Reds have had their fates revealed.
- by Nick Wright
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.
- by Nick Wright
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
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 game’s leading forwards has revealed why his former teammate has the tools to replace a retiring star.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
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
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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