Nick Wright
Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.
Unlikely hero saves fade-out: Four things learnt from Dolphins’ thriller
At last, the Dolphins have prevailed in a thriller – courtesy of an unlikely hero – but some serious flaws have also been exposed.
- by Nick Wright
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Staggs’ heroics kept the Broncos’ finals hopes alive. Here’s how
Kotoni Staggs produced one of the finest performances of his career. And somehow, it has kept the Broncos in the finals race … if several things go their way.
- by Nick Wright
Brutal reality check: Four things learnt from Lions’ capitulation
They had all the running early. Across the opening quarter, it appeared the only thing they could do wrong was convert their chances. So where did it go wrong?
- by Nick Wright
I joined the Reds in Tonga, and left confident a title force had arrived
There was more to the Queensland Reds’ mission in Tonga than achieving victory in two historic clashes.
- by Nick Wright
Tongan school students welcome the Queensland Reds
Tongan school students welcome the Queensland Reds with their rendition of an old classic.
He’s made a Wallabies comeback but former cricket prodigy still a hit with the bat
Harry Wilson was on the cusp of cricket stardom. So how did he fare against one of Australia’s top batsmen?
- by Nick Wright
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NRL 2024
‘Learn from it’: Why Cleary masterclass could define young Dolphin’s career
Three narrow losses have driven the Dolphins out of the top eight. But one brutal reality check could be a young star’s making.
- by Nick Wright
As Wallabies greats are immortalised, two unveil their revival vision
As they were inscribed as Immortals of Australian rugby, two of the code’s legends list the steps the game must take to re-emerge from the doldrums.Â
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL 2024
He’s been lauded the Broncos’ slumbering talent. Is now the time to test Mozer?
So much hype surrounds Blake Mozer, it is difficult to believe he has just three NRL appearances to his name.
- by Nick Wright
Queensland’s strongest ever footballer is about to endure a trial by fire
He has left the records of Carl Webb and Taniela Tupou in his wake. Is this just the beginning for Queensland’s strongest footballer?
- by Nick Wright