Nick Wright
Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL 2024
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
- by Nick Wright
Halves crisis deepens: Four things learnt from Broncos’ brave defeat
Has a defeat restored the Broncos finals hopes? It may sound bizarre, but Brisbane’s 14-6 defeat to Penrith has restored some hope.
- by Nick Wright
A plane seat next to Kochie changed his life. Now he wants to win Paris Paralympics
If not for sport, and a chance meeting, gold medal hopeful Rheed McCracken would struggle to fathom where he would be today. But a decline in Australian sport has him worried.
- by Nick Wright
The numbers proving Walsh’s return can – and must – salvage Broncos’ season
It’s clear the fullback has to re-invigorate the Broncos’ attack, one which has faltered dramatically through a season-damaging losing streak.
- by Nick Wright
How sporting royalty and Olympic pain put star on course for world glory
A fight with Paul Gallen ended his Olympic dream, but a taste of sporting royalty has world glory back in this Brisbane star’s sights.
- by Nick Wright
He dropped 8kg living on smoothies but Bronco’s return can’t offset crisis
Brisbane have just seven forwards available, with two more on restricted duties. Could the loss of another star for the Penrith clash break them?
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL 2024
Changes Slater must consider for his biggest Maroons test
Billy Slater faces his greatest litmus test at the Maroons’ helm.
- by Nick Wright
Broncos’ déjà vu: Four things learnt from fourth straight defeat
Déjà vu ensued for the Brisbane Broncos once again: ultimately, they were their own worst enemy.
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL 2024
No Origin players in NZ for Broncos desperate to save season
Kevin Walters has revealed he will not field any of his State of Origin players as his side seeks to arrest a three-game losing streak in New Zealand.
- by Nick Wright
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