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Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.

He’s the poster boy of the NRL. But dissatisfied Walsh must reinvent himself
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NRL 2025

He’s the poster boy of the NRL. But dissatisfied Walsh must reinvent himself

The Broncos need a cultural shake-up. Reece Walsh needs to be at the forefront of that if Brisbane are to return to premiership contention.

  • by Nick Wright

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‘It controls everything’: His dad’s message keeps King Wally’s fight alive

‘It controls everything’: His dad’s message keeps King Wally’s fight alive

A caring sledge from his father stuck with Wally Lewis, as he continues to advocate for changes to improve player welfare.

  • by Nick Wright
‘A step ahead’: The Broncos’ left-field option to fill Mam void

‘A step ahead’: The Broncos’ left-field option to fill Mam void

Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has spoken on close friend Ezra Mam’s uncertain NRL future after his involvement in a car crash, as a developing prospect makes his case for a call-up.

  • by Nick Wright
‘S--- happens’: Why Eels discard and Test star can end 17 years of agony

‘S--- happens’: Why Eels discard and Test star can end 17 years of agony

They are a region blessed with talent, but have never delivered premiership glory. Can these recruits rescue them from the doldrums?

  • by Nick Wright
Kyrgios feared for his career. Djokovic saved it, and delivered him to Brisbane

Kyrgios feared for his career. Djokovic saved it, and delivered him to Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios still cannot do a push-up, and does not believe he will ever be able to again. But one of the all-time greats - once a bitter online sparring partner - has revived his career.

  • by Nick Wright
‘It’s the right time’: Why axed Wallaby has joined French powerhouse

‘It’s the right time’: Why axed Wallaby has joined French powerhouse

It is confirmed: a former Wallabies star has joined a juggernaut club in France, and has revealed his reasons for the overseas venture.

  • by Nick Wright
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Luckless pair and 19 battlers hope to eradicate Dolphins’ depth issues

Luckless pair and 19 battlers hope to eradicate Dolphins’ depth issues

As two stars showed promising signs of injury comebacks, aspiring NRL prospects – including a legend’s son – pushed their cases.

  • by Nick Wright
As Carter Gordon eyes halfback role, another code jumper plots a Broncos rise

As Carter Gordon eyes halfback role, another code jumper plots a Broncos rise

Two dual-code legends have revealed why a pair of new rugby union converts are primed to succeed in the NRL.

  • by Nick Wright
‘Going to be opportunities’: Comeback quick relishes chance to enter Test debate

‘Going to be opportunities’: Comeback quick relishes chance to enter Test debate

A breakout fast bowler will return from injury for Australia, but he’s not content to remain a short-form specialist.

  • by Nick Wright
Bringing the Fury: The four men ‘knocking on the door’ of world glory

Bringing the Fury: The four men ‘knocking on the door’ of world glory

Outside the ring, their corner is in Queensland’s south-east. But they are gunning for some of the biggest names in world sport.

  • by Nick Wright
Two Wallabies to depart for new opportunities as Reds unveil 2025 squad

Two Wallabies to depart for new opportunities as Reds unveil 2025 squad

Two former Wallabies stars have been left off the Queensland roster.

  • by Nick Wright

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