Keyword "Queensland Maroons" - List of latest news (65 results)

04:10 Origin star’s positive injury news

Melbourne Storm are hoping to have skipper Harry Grant back on the field by round 10, with the Maroons star likely to get at least one club game in before the State of Origin series kicks off.

19/04 Former Wallaby in wild code switch for 2028 Olympics

Quade Cooper is looking to represent Australia in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and hopes some of the country’s most exciting athletes can join him.

20/05 Cameron Munster to miss State of Origin series, as scans confirm torn tendon

Melbourne and Queensland superstar five-eight Cameron Munster will eight to 10 weeks of football after aggravating a groin injury in the Storm's win over Parramatta on Sunday.

17/04 ‘It won’t happen’: Queensland can’t pick Ponga despite sly Slater call

As Queensland coach Billy Slater ponders a State of Origin three-peat this year, the Maroons mentor yesterday mulled unleashing a dangerous double-act: bringing Kalyn Ponga into the squad alongside incumbent fullback Reece Walsh.

13/03 Billy Slater phone call emerges after family rocked by tragedy

NRL legend Cameron Smith has shared details of the heartbreaking phone call he had with Billy Slater after his teammate’s family tragedy.

12/03 Billy Slater rocked by family tragedy as relative dies trying to save daughter’s life

Billy Slater has suffered a shocking family tragedy after his brother-in-law drowned while saving his daughter’s life when she fell from their boat in Queensland last weekend.

31/01 NRL world in shock as legend quits Maroons coaching staff

He did it once as a player back in 2010, and now Matt Ballin is set to replace Cameron Smith as a Maroons assistant coach after the most-capped player in State of Origin history announced on Wednesday night that he was stepping down.

31/01 Maroons legend quits coaching staff

He did it once as a player back in 2010, and now Matt Ballin is set to replace Cameron Smith as a Maroons assistant coach after the most-capped player in State of Origin history announced on Wednesday night that he was stepping down.

09/11 Advantage Blues as Maroons dealt brutal Origin venue blow

The Blues will have a big advantage in next year’s State of Origin series, with game two locked in for the MCG where they have a dominant record over the Maroons.

04/10 ‘Unfinished business’: Blues coaching comeback an ‘option’ for Daley

Former Blues coach Laurie Daley has admitted he is open to returning to the top job as NSW Rugby League looks to replace Brad Fittler after his shock resignation last week.

28/09 Brad Fittler stuns by walking away from NSW job

Brad Fittler has decided to walk away from his head coaching job with the NSW Blues.

11/08 One way Brad Fittler can keep Blues Origin job as future hangs in balance

Blues coach Brad Fittler will present to the NSWRL board this month in a bid to save his job - and Penrith’s Ivan Cleary could prove the deciding factor.

05/08 Maroons extend Billy Slater as Queensland chases Origin series hat-trick

The Maroons have locked in Billy Slater for 2024 after the superstar coach reportedly agreeing to a one-year extension.

27/07 Bombshell Jarome Luai signing is exactly what the NRL needs

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13/07 A Queensland great has taken a mighty swipe at critics of Blues coach Brad Fittler

Brad Fittler came into game three of this year’s State of Origin series essentially a dead coach walking after losing the opening two matches to Queensland.

12/07 ‘They’ll be buggered’: Fan roast NSW Blues’ never-ending Origin walk

It was hard to ignore three words in the pre-match coverage for State of Origin III — NSW’s Centre of Excellence.

11/07 ‘I’ll do what I want’: NRL tells Thurston to ‘tone down’ State of Origin sideline antics

Johnathan Thurston has been given an official warning by the NRL to tone down his antics on the sideline of State of Origin games in his role as Maroons assistant coach.

03/07 Brad Fittler’s shock calls for NSW Blues squad ahead of Game 3

Brad Fittler is going all out ahead of the third and final State of Origin contest with the NSW Blues coach set to swing major changes.

02/07 Fresh injuries leave Blues final Origin hopes in tatters

The NSW Blues sit on the brink of being on the receiving end of a State of Origin whitewash.

23/06 Jarome Luai can never play for NSW Blues again - but it’s not all his fault

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22/06 Munster admits viral Joey Johns sledge ‘wasn’t the right time’

Star Maroons five-eighth Cameron Munster has admitted his viral sledge at Andrew Johns on the Footy Show wasn’t timed well.

22/06 Blues fans fume as image proves NSW simply doesn’t get Origin

NSW Blues fans are up in arms about two of their own players failing to link their arms with teammates during the national anthem ahead of Origin Game II on Wednesday night.

21/06 Brad Fittler shuts down journo following Damien Cook backlash

Brad Fittler was already under pressure heading into game two but the spotlight on his coaching credentials will only intensify after a contentious selection call on Wednesday.

21/06 ‘Dreadful, played like under-10s’: Paul Vautin eviscerates NSW

The football world has condemned NSW’s “dreadful” State of Origin game II performance as the Maroons once again claimed another series win in a 32-6 drubbing.

21/06 Left-of-centre move baffles Blues fans amid Suncorp smashing

Brad Fittler has made plenty of moves in a desperate attempt to keep his job ahead of Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium.

21/06 Valentine Holmes draws first blood amid bunker controversy

Only 10 minutes into a do-or-die Game 2, and the bunker is already under attack after Valentine Holmes converted a crumb forced by Xavier Coates in the corner to put Queensland 4-0 up at Lang Park.

21/06 What time does State of Origin Game 2 actually start?

After three weeks of selection debate and build-up, Game II of the 2023 State of Origin series is here.

20/06 Reece Walsh’s NSW insult set to backfire horribly

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20/06 Maroons set to make late change

Queensland coach Billy Slater is considering starting game two with Reuben Cotter on the right edge as the Maroons look to defy recent history and wrap up the series on home soil.

18/06 Andrew Johns’ ice-cold response to Munster’s cheeky sledge on live TV

If looks could kill, Maroons superstar Cameron Munster wouldn’t be playing in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

16/06 ‘Wants to bash me’: Johns brothers’ show stopped

Matty Johns’ Morning Glory show was nowhere to be seen or heard on Friday morning just one day after it was revealed his brother Andrew Johns has quit.

15/06 One last decision that will forever cloud Brad Fittler’s reign

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15/06 Cook’s big call on Tino’s technique

South Sydney star Damien Cook is willing to give Tino Fa’asuamaleaui the benefit of the doubt as debate continues to swirl over the Queensland enforcer’s controversial running style.

14/06 ‘Have the balls’: QLD great’s epic Blues spray as Freddy lifts lid on brutal cull

Queensland great Corey Parker has come off the long run, from the Vulture Street end, and torn strips off the NSW selectors in a stunning spray.

12/06 Maroons confirm surprise Game II changes amid forward pack injuries

Queensland coach Billy Slater has confirmed his line-up for Game II of State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium as his Maroons side look to secure the series and go 2-0 up.

12/06 Injury-plagued Queensland recall three players for State of Origin II

Queensland Billy Slater has made three changes to the side who claimed victory in State of Origin I as the Maroons look to wrap up the series on home soil. 

11/06 Selwyn Cobbo ruled out of Origin II in shock blow for Queensland

Queensland have been forced to make a shock change for State of Origin II, with Selwyn Cobbo ruled out with injury.

10/06 NRL stars’ classy post-game act in awkward moment

Broncos young gun Reece Walsh and Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga shared a moment of “ultimate respect” following Brisbane’s 24-20 win over Newcastle.

10/06 QLD’s shock Origin move baffles legends

Queensland legends Corey Parker and Cooper Cronk remain adamant Felise Kaufusi should start over Jeremiah Nanai despite reports claiming the latter will be in the Maroons’ starting team for Origin II.

05/06 Maroons duo ruled out of State of Origin as injury carnage hits Queensland

Queensland forwards Tom Gilbert and Jai Arrow have been ruled out of the remainder of the State of Origin series with injury.

03/06 Blues great declares debutant has played his last Origin game

NSW great Mark Carroll has boldly predicted that Blues forward Tevita Pangai Junior has played his last State of Origin game after an error-filled debut in Adelaide.

02/06 NRL hands out penalty for Origin breach

The Queensland Rugby League has been hit was a proposed $30,000 fine after the Maroons had 14 players on the field in the men’s State of Origin series opener on Wednesday night.

02/06 Huge relief for injured Origin star

NSW skipper Isabelle Kelly has been cleared of a fractured larynx after she copped an elbow to the throat in Thursday night’s women’s State of Origin opener, but the focus has now turned to why play wasn’t stopped.

02/06 Bungle shows Dragons in ‘complete shambles’

The Dragons have been labelled an “absolute debacle” with a front office in “complete shambles” in the wake of this week’s brutal off-field double blow.

01/06 Queensland coach Billy Slater’s blunt words for Game 1 critics

Queensland coach Billy Slater had some choice words for his critics after he was vindicated for his team selections in Origin 1.

01/06 Origin epic gets massive TV bump

A serious glitch to Channel 9’s streaming service failed to stop a huge lift in State of Origin viewing numbers for the opening game in Adelaide.

01/06 Reece Walsh interview moment melts hearts after stellar Origin debut

Reece Walsh only turns 21 next month, but he credited a much younger star for his breakout performance in Origin 1.

01/06 NRL fans fuming over State of Origin error

Rugby league fans have been left fuming overnight as a popular streaming service encountered errors throughout the night, leaving some unable to watch the State of Origin game at all.

31/05 Fittler’s brutal admission after Origin capitulation

New South Wales coach Brad Fittler was at a loss after his squad were overrun in yet another Queensland masterclass during the Staate of Origin series opener on Wednesday night.

31/05 Origin great calls for Blues to belt debutant

Former NSW star Anthony Minichiello has implored the Blues to target and “bash” Queensland debutant Reece Walsh.

30/05 ‘Who wants to be sick?’: Ben Hannant exposes dirty little Origin truth

Former Maroons prop Ben Hannant has blown the lid off one of the great unspoken truths of State of Origin — the last-minute health scare.

30/05 ‘That’s really disrespectful’: NRL 360 erupts over ‘rookie coach’ definition

The NRL 360 panel have exploded into debate over the definition of a ‘rookie coach’ in a fiery exchange that left plenty of onlookers scratching their heads.

30/05 ‘Caught out’: DCE’s withering spray puts Maroons trio on notice

Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans had stern words for a trio of teammates after a “communication breakdown” in defence during an opposed session.

29/05 Dumped Maroons veteran Dane Gagai ‘privately fuming’ at Origin disloyalty

Snubbed Maroons veteran Dane Gagai is reportedly “privately fuming” and the classy centre has been tipped to earn a recall if NSW wins the Origin opener on Wednesday.

25/05 Blues’ plan to target Munster’s ribs

Blues forward Liam Martin says he’ll “test out” Cameron Munster’s ribs after the Maroons five-eighth let slip he’s been battling several injuries in the lead-up to next week’s State of Origin opener in Adelaide.

23/05 ‘Do something’: Origin feud explodes over ‘grub’ sledge

Blues antagonist Jarome Luai has lit the fuse ahead of the Origin opener, telling Selwyn Cobbo to “do something about it” if the Maroons winger really thinks he is “a grub”.

22/05 ’Disloyal’: QLD savaged over Origin snubs

The Queensland Maroons have gone away from their tried and tested method ahead of the 2023 State of Origin series.

20/05 Dolphins enforcer’s illegal act sparks fiery NRL scenes

Dolphins second rower Felise Kaufusi faces a nervous wait ahead of the State of Origin series opener after being sent to the sin bin in Saturday night’s game against the Storm.

15/05 ‘Disrespectful’: Slater set to dump Queensland cult hero

Queensland selectors are set to sensationally snub one of the Maroons’ most loyal servants over the past decade — Dane Gagai.

30/04 NRL world left heartbroken by Paul Vautin’s sad news

The NRL world has praised rugby league icon Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin after he delivered a moving on-air tribute to his late father, George.

18/04 Jack Wighton breaks silence on quitting representative football

Canberra Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has revealed just why he has given up his rep career, after dropping the bombshell on Monday.

17/04 Jack Wighton pulls pin on Origin in huge Blues blow

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football, ruling himself out of Origin contention in a massive blow to the NSW Blues.

26/03 ‘He is an inspiration’: Storm identify club legend as next coach

The Storm have revealed their plan to make a play for club legend and Queensland coach Billy Slater to succeed Craig Bellamy.

10/03 Wayne Bennett brutally rejected in heavy scenes in Dolphins documentary

The Dolphins’ giant-killing effort to defeat the Sydney Roosters in their first ever NRL match will go down as one of the great stories of the 2023 season.

06/01 Wally Lewis’ message for all men following father’s dementia diagnosis

Wally Lewis is one of the greatest rugby league players in history having already been enshrined as an Immortal of the game.