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UNBELIEVABLE: Maroons - The Untold Story

Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own

Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL

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Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin

Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.

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Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback

Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.

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Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career

Josh Papali'i, the most-capped Canberra Raider, has announced his retirement from rugby league after knocking back offers from England for family reasons.

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Munster discusses Storm future amid PNG Chiefs links

Off contract next year, Cameron Munster says Melbourne's plans for life after Craig Bellamy will influence a decision on his NRL future.

AAP

Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights

Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.

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Storm distance themselves from shock Slater Origin call

Melbourne boss Justin Rodski says Billy Slater's Queensland resignation is not linked to any approach from the Storm, as the Maroons consider their options.

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Legend reveals stance on Qld job as coach steps down

Queensland great Billy Slater has stood down as Maroons State of Origin coach, raising questions over both his next move and who will replace him.

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ACL comeback twins fire Cowboys towards finals

North Queensland centre Tom Chester spent 600 days in NRL exile after a second ACL tear and credits his return to Heilum Luki, who went through the same ordeal.

AAP

How Storm will power finals tilt without injured stars

Cameron Munster could miss the remainder of the NRL season, while his Storm halves partner Jahrome Hughes is also injured in a blow to their finals hopes.

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Munster rested as Storm prepare for late finals run

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed Cameron Munster won't play against Gold Coast, but Queensland duo Harry Grant and Trent Loiero are set to back up.

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Two Maroons guns back up for Dolphins in Shark hunt

The Dolphins will back up two of their Queensland forwards, but Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo will be rested for the home clash with Cronulla.

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'We can play finals': Reborn Walsh to fire up Broncos

Reece Walsh intends to use the hot form he showed for Queensland to lift Brisbane to another finals run as Cameron Munster says he's a future No.6 in Origin.

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Capewell's brutal verdict on Maroons' decider display

Second-rower Kurt Capewell has taken Queensland's third State of Origin loss in a row at Suncorp Stadium hard in a raw and honest appraisal of the pain.

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Smith questions bunker's future after Origin 'rip-off'

The NRL has confirmed the bunker missed a knock-on that led to a crucial NSW try in the Blues' Origin-sealing win in Brisbane.

The Guardian - AU

Nathan Cleary masterclass shows critics who really owns State of Origin

Damned by pre-match criticism, Blues halfback rises to the occasion and leads his team to series decider over Maroons

The Guardian - AU

NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages

Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal

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Maroons lose home fear factor in historic decider loss

Queensland's inability to handle favouritism and poor defence has given them the horrible record of losing back-to-back home Origin deciders for the first time.

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Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

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Cleary's class: NSW win State of Origin decider

Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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'Years to come': Munster eyes lengthy Maroons future

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has opened up on why he will keep playing for the Maroons so long as his competitive drive remains strong.

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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

AAP

Slater backs Maroons star after Gould's 'cheat' attack

Queensland coach Billy Slater insists his side had no issue with referees after former NSW coach Phil Gould labelled hooker Harry Grant a cheat.

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'Silence a lot': history calls for Blues in script flip

NSW have been bashed from pillar to post this State of Origin series but Laurie Daley has his team ready to play their best in the decider and make history.

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'A gem': Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot

Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.

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