Love and hate drive Titans lock against Broncos Gold Coast powerhouse Sienna Lofipo grew up idolising Brisbane destroyer Julia Robinson, but that regard must go out the window in the NRLW preliminary final. AAP · Sep 25
'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
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 The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
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. AAP · Sep 3
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. AAP · Aug 17
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. AAP · Aug 17
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 · Aug 17
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. AAP · Aug 16
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. AAP · Aug 15
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. AAP · Aug 14
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 · Aug 11
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. AAP · Jul 13
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. AAP · Jul 11
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. AAP · Jul 10
AAP · Jul 8 '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.
AAP · Jul 8 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.
AAP · Jul 8 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 · Jul 8 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 · Jul 8 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
AAP · Jul 8 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8 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
AAP · Jul 8 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.
AAP · Jul 7 '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.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7 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 · Jul 7 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.