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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

Reds blown away by Hurricanes

The son of Reds and Wallabies great Michael Lynagh made his Super Rugby Pacific debut but it was a night to forget for Queensland.

Football

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou arrives prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC at on February 18, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic perfect for Postecoglou’s ‘passion’

Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou’s ‘obsession’ with football has him happy that he’s Celtic’s manager.

AFL

Sydney's Luke Parker with Brisbane's Lachie Neale at full time during an AFL practice match between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Lakeside Oval, Sydney on February 24, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Lions to ‘manage’ star

Not everything went to plan for the Brisbane Lions in their practice match win over the Sydney Swans.

Super Rugby

The Waratahs were caught napping as the Brumbies scored a sneaky try.

’Greatest’ trick move fools everyone

A trick move that has fooled literally everybody — including the try scorer — has seen one of the more bizarre tries you’ll ever see scored.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Ruben Zadkovich, head coach of the Glory talks with Mariners coaching staff before the round 17 A-League Men's match between Central Coast Mariners and Perth Glory at Macedonia Park, on February 18, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Perth coach denies punching his player

Perth coach Ruben Zadkovich says he won’t let “serious allegations” against him disrupt the Glory’s season.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Practice Balls lined up before start of the round 15 A-League Men's match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on February 04, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Claims coach punched one of his players

An allegation an A-League coach punched a player during a training session is under investigation.

Rugby

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. Queensland Reds new recruit Tom Lynagh, son of former Wallaby Michael Lynagh, poses for photos at Ballymore in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Son of a gun to wear father’s No.10 jersey

His father was an all-time great for Queensland and Australia, and now Tom Lynagh has been given the chance to shine in a Reds jersey.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Jack Gunston handballs during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on February 15, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Former Hawk set to soar with Lions

The addition of an ex-Hawthorn star to Brisbane’s squad is set to prove crucial to the Lions’ hopes of winning their first AFL premiership since 2003.

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Katrina Gorry of the Matildas celebrates a goal wduring the Cup of Nations match between the Australia Matildas and Jamaica at McDonald Jones Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Matildas secure Cup of Nations

The year has started well for the Matildas, who have been crowned Cup of Nations champions.

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Ulises Davila of the Bulls controls the ball during the A-League match between Macarthur FC and Wellington Phoenix at McDonald Jones Stadium, on November 21, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bulls star to miss rest of A-League season

If Macarthur FC are to play finals football this season, they will have to work their way into the top six without their star skipper.

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