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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.

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Rugby

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Will Skelton of Australia is seen during a Wallabies training session at Peffermill Sports Fields on November 03, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Skelton keen to make amends for Wallabies

His form during the Wallabies’ disappointing spring tour of the UK last year is still a sore point for returning lock Will Skelton.

Football

Nikolai Topor-Stanley at Western United training. Picture: WUFC

United to appeal defender’s three-game ban

Western United will appeal the length of the suspension slapped on defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley for his foul on Garang Kuol.

Football

World Cup bolter on target for Roma

With the Socceroos’ World Cup squad named next week, Cristian Volpato has given national coach Graham Arnold plenty to think about.

Rugby

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Jed Holloway poses during the Australian Wallabies 2022 team headshots session on June 24, 2022 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

How ‘Wallaby way’ can work against France

The Wallabies can’t again rely on “luck” if they are to secure an upset win over France this weekend.

Boxing/MMA

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Justis Huni poses during a open training session at King George Square on October 31, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Power on Huni’s side

Justis Huni must not only beat Kiki Leutele on Friday night. he needs a knockout win over the Kiwi fighter.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Bruno Fornaroli of Perth Glory reacts during the A-League match between Adelaide United and Perth Glory at Coopers Stadium, on February 05, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Fornaroli set for Victory debut

Having parted ways with Perth, Bruno Fornaroli is back in Melbourne, this time as a Victory player.

Football

Matilda and PFA Executive Committee Member Elise Kellond-Knight during the announcement of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the Australian Women's and Men's National Football Teams in Sydney, Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (AAP Image/James Gourley) NO ARCHIVING

Matildas recall midfield stalwart

Back in action after a long battle with a knee injury, Elise Kellond-Knight has been recalled to the Matildas’ squad.

Football

Former Roar captains Matt Smith and Matt McKay. Picture: Brisbane Roar

Smith leaves Roar for Thai coaching job

He had only just returned to the Roar for a key off-field role, but club great Matt Smith has left Brisbane for a coaching job in Thailand.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Connor Chapman of the Roar in action during the round four A-League Men's match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory at Moreton Daily Stadium, on October 29, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Ten-man Roar hold on against Victory

Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon was proud of his side’s effort after having a player sent off against Melbourne Victory.

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Jamie Young of Western United reacts during the round four A-League Men's match between Central Coast Mariners and Western United at Central Coast Stadium, on October 29, 2022, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Aloisi slams ‘inconsistency’ of refereeing decisions

Western United coach John Aloisi wasn’t happy with the refereeing following another disappointing result for the A-League champions.

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