The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

Kalyn Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin opener

Kalyn Ponga’s dramatic start to 2023 has ended with him reportedly winning the race for the Queensland No.1 jersey.

The New Daily · May 21, 2023

Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin I

Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler to be recalled in the pack.

AAP · May 21, 2023

Fa'asuamaleaui joins Kaufusi in QLD Origin purgatory

Queensland's Felise Kaufusi faces a three-game ban and will miss State of Origin I unless he can successfully contest a grade-two careless high tackle charge.

AAP · May 20, 2023

Reece Walsh's Magic Round performance proves once again he's ready for prime time, and that means State of Origin

Billy Slater will be judged harshly if he makes the "wrong" choice between Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh for State of Origin I. But between Walsh's form and Ponga's Origin III masterclass last year, there's no wrong answer, writes Jon Healy.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Holmes hails Gagai's influence in centre switch

Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle

Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.

AAP · Apr 21, 2023

Slater wants Ponga to 'enjoy himself' as Origin looms

Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Slater impressed with Maroons' middle forward depth

Maroons hopefuls Tom Flegler, Tom Gilbert, J'maine Hopgood and Corey Horsburgh are making the right moves to put themselves in the State of Origin frame.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Fifita targets Origin, leading Titans surge with Foran

David Fifita will resume his budding combination with returning playmaker Kieran Foran when Gold Coast play Brisbane in the NRL on Saturday night.

AAP · Apr 14, 2023

Walsh ready for Maroons debut: Lockyer

Queensland selector Darren Lockyer says Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh would not be daunted by the Origin cauldron and highlighted a key area where he had improved.

AAP · Apr 4, 2023