The Latest Breaking News from Maroons

Blues carry big-game edge into State of Origin decider

Penrith's premiership dynasty and victory in the 2024 decider have handed the Blues a significant advantage headed into the State of Origin finale.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

'No words' but Slater knows what Munster is feeling

Billy Slater says Queensland must lift for Cameron Munster as the captain prepares to play in the State of Origin decider days after his father's death.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

Grieving Cameron Munster to make late dash to Maroons camp ahead of Origin decider

A ‘pretty upset’ Maroons captain Cameron Munster will return to camp barely 24 hours before this year’s decider following the death of his father

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025

'A great influence': Dearden credits Thurston for rise

Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Even NSW back 'legendary' Papalii's Origin swansong

NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.

AAP · Jul 6, 2025

Brave Munster to play Origin after his father's death

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 6, 2025

Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin

Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.

AAP · Jul 5, 2025

Grant puts Origin No.9 bogey to bed ahead of decider

Harry Grant claimed his first State of Origin win as a starting hooker in Perth and the Maroons' new-look spine has him believing the decider can be his second.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

Broncos’ Chelsea Lenarduzzi: ‘It’s burnt me every year that we haven’t won’

Ahead of the 2025 NRLW season the Brisbane forward can still taste the bitter ending to last year’s campaign but knows you have to stick to the process

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025

'I replied with an F-bomb': Papalii to rock for Maroons

It's been a big week for recalled Queensland prop Josh Papalii after he welcomed son Jeremiah into the world and got a stunning call from Billy Slater.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025