Nick Wright
Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.
How new kings of Origin usurped under-siege Broncos
In less than four seasons, the Dolphins have usurped the Broncos – and Storm for the matter – as Queensland’s Origin kingpins. So how have they done it?
- Nick Wright
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Blue in waiting: How Katoa’s masterclass orchestrated Roosters’ demise
Isaiya Katoa has ensured he remains at the forefront of Blues consideration with a masterclass against Sydney to thrust the Dolphins into the NRL’s top four.
- Nick Wright
Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food
Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.
- Nick Wright
‘He’s my hero’: Origin enforcer sheds tears over dad’s health battle not far from camp
A passionate declaration was issued as Tino Fa’asuamaleaui revealed the health battle his father was enduring 100 kilometres away.
- Nick Wright
How Walsh plans to be the ‘point of difference’ in must-win Origin
Walsh says the Broncos’ slump won’t derail his Maroons return, as Kalyn Ponga accepts blame for the game-one send-off that cost Queensland.
- Nick Wright
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How Walsh usurped Mam into Maroons fold in bid to salvage Origin series
Reece Walsh has unseated Ezra Mam as the bench option to cover the backline. But a champion veteran has slammed Mam’s critics.
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Walsh answers Maroons SOS as Slater reveals changes to save the series
Reece Walsh has been issued a stunning State of Origin SOS, and now looms as the Queensland Maroons’ secret weapon.
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Premiers in freefall: Broncos suffer another humiliation as hellish two months loom
Titans fullback Keano Kini has produced a moment of absolute brilliance to well and truly thrust the Broncos’ premiership defence into freefall.
- Nick Wright
McReight’s heroics in vain as Kiss’ tenure ends valiantly at the Chiefs’ hands
Les Kiss’ time at the Reds is over, but the signs his outfit showed in their defeat to the Chiefs offers hope the Wallabies can become a juggernaut again.
- Nick Wright
Wallabies legend breaks down what makes McReight so good
An Australian great who played during the Wallabies golden era has outlined why the Queensland superstar was on course to become the nation’s best.
- Nick Wright