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'Paid off': Cobbo named Queensland's best after promise

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.

AAP · Sep 24

'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

AAP · Jul 6

'Won't sign another contract': Maroons coach on future

Queensland coach Billy Slater does not expect this year's State of Origin decider to be his last but will proceed as coach on a handshake basis.

AAP · Jun 28

Maroons seek new coach after Norris bids farewell

Queensland are on the lookout for a new coach to helm the women's side after Tahnee Norris finished up following five years in the role.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Ipswich next piece in NRL expansion masterplan: Ikin

QRL boss Ben Ikin has outlined why Brisbane's western corridor should be the 20th team in the NRL after Perth Bears and PNG.

AAP · Apr 24, 2025

Maroons reunion of 1995 heroes to inspire Slater's men

Queensland's heroic 1995 State of Origin side, who won 3-0 against the odds, will be honoured this week as the Maroons gain an early boost to their campaign.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

'It is safe': PNG set to host Queensland Cup games

Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin has confirmed the PNG Hunters will host Qld Cup games in a massive boost to the code and NRL after recent civil unrest.

AAP · Feb 29, 2024

Queensland rugby league mull PNG Cup games after unrest

Player safety will be paramount in deciding if PNG Hunters can host Queensland Cup games following deadly unrest in the nation, the state's governing body says.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024

Ikin 'more confident' Slater will stay Maroons coach

QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

QRL waits for 'one of a kind' Slater on contract talks

QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher is unfazed by Maroons coach Billy Slater's reluctance to commit publicly to staying on, with talks set for after the Origin series.

AAP · Jul 7, 2023