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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

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: James Slipper of the Wallabies looks on during the International Test match between Australia Wallabies and Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Twelve years of hurt is driving Wallabies veteran

The chance to play in a second series against the British and Irish Lions is something that veteran Wallaby James Slipper doesn’t want to waste.

Football

Melbourne City sign defender from Celtic

Melbourne City’s defensive stocks have been boosted by the addition of a talented 20-year-old centre-back who has spent the past two seasons on the books of Celtic.

Rugby

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: James O'Connor poses for a photo after the Wallabies squad announcement ahead of the British & Irish Lions series at Suncorp Stadium on July 11, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

O’Connor’s fairytale Wallabies return confirmed

James O’Connor has the chance to play successive series against the British and Irish Lions 12 years apart after a stunning Wallabies comeback was locked in.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Noah Answerth of the Lions is seen with medical staff during the 2025 AFL Round 18 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on July 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions ‘shattered’ for fallen teammate

Brisbane’s bid for back-to-back AFL premierships has been rocked by a season-ending injury suffered by one of the team’s most “popular” players.

Football

WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 26: Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of Wrexham AFC, poses for a photo with the trophy alongside Sam Smith following the club's promotion to the Sky Bet Championship during the Sky Bet League One match between Wrexham AFC and Charlton Athletic FC at Racecourse Ground on April 26, 2025 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Kya Banasko/Getty Images)

Wrexham a ‘unique experience’

Playing for high-profile Wrexham means you are ‘expected to perform’ in every match, including pre-season games against A-League opposition.

Rugby

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Co captain Lukhan Salakaia-Loto during the AUNZ Invitational XV Squad Training Session at Tregenza Oval on July 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Co-captains to guide AUNZ Invitational XV

A host of players with Wallabies experience will be part of the AUNZ Invitational XV outfit to meet the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Mitch Langerak of Melbourne Victory poses during an A-League portrait session at AAMI Park on January 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Privilege’: Former Socceroos keeper retires

He had only just returned to the A-League, but a former Socceroos goalkeeper has decided to hang up his gloves.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Sam Flanders (right) and Mac Andrew of the Suns look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and the Gold Coast Suns at GMHBA Stadium on June 7, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Rising Sun is ‘capable of greatness’

Enigmatic Suns star Mac Andrew has the full backing of Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick ahead of Friday night’s clash against Collingwood.

Football

New Brisbane Roar chairman/CEO Kaz Patafta. Picture: Supplied Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar’s future secured

Having faced being wound up due to a historical seven-figure tax debt, Brisbane Roar has now paid the all the money that was owed to the Australian Taxation Office.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Western United head coach John Aloisi gestures during the A-League Men round 11 match between Western United and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on January 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Coaching coup for A-League club

Despite Western United’s future not totally secured, the club has made an announcement about its coach for the next two seasons.

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