'He's a fullback': Hammer switch another roll of dice Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has not played wing in three years, with his positional move another gamble Queensland coach Billy Slater has taken in Perth. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Back to future 'excites' Carrigan on Maroons benching Queensland regular Pat Carrigan has been demoted to the bench but his mighty Maroons debut in 2022 has him enthused about what he can contribute. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
'It's personal': Maroons enforcer will rip into Haas Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has vowed to fire up and ensure the battle up front with Payne Haas is won as he targets a form reversal in Perth. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Angus Crichton calls out Maroons' team-list mind games NSW second-rower Angus Crichton has vowed to make Tom Dearden's first match in the Queensland No.7 jersey a nightmare, while accusing the Maroons of mind games. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Maroons star's damning stat that NSW 'don't care about' Recalled Queensland veteran Kurt Capewell has missed 75 tackles in the NRL this year, more than any other player, but he explained why he is not concerned. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Nose full of turmeric put tough Mann on Maroons path Queensland utility Kurt Mann will become the Maroons' second oldest debutant, and his legendary toughness has its roots in a broken nose he once played with. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Why Dearden will turn to Cherry-Evans for Maroons tips New Queensland halfback Tom Dearden is ready for the pressure of leading Queensland in Origin II in Perth, and will take notes from the man he's replacing. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Larrikin to leader: Munster to captain Maroons in Perth Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster will be the next Queensland skipper, replacing Daly Cherry-Evans for the second State of Origin clash against NSW. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
'Really? Wow' - Blues' surprise at Cherry-Evans axing Former NSW coach Ricky Stuart took a subtle dig at Queensland selectors over the decision to axe skipper Daly Cherry-Evans. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
'He'll be ready': Walsh still in Slater's Maroons plans Brisbane star Reece Walsh is breathing down Kalyn Ponga's neck for a Queensland recall this series at fullback and coach Billy Slater welcomes the competition. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
Australia engaged in ‘unprecedented’ level of surveillance of Chinese flotilla, Marles says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025
AAP · Jun 9, 2025 Have you watched him? Maroons defend Mam's selection Billy Slater says people are entitled to opinions on Ezra Mam's State of Origin call up, but says he is worth picking three games back from a drug-driving ban..
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 'No scapegoat': Why Slater axed legend for Major Tom Queensland coach Billy Slater has revealed why he dropped Daly Cherry-Evans and promoted Tom Dearden to No.7 in the toughest decision of his tenure so far.
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland.
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.
AAP · Jun 7, 2025 Maroons guns of past help Dolphins spine shine: Katoa Dolphins half Isaiaya Katoa reveals how watching video clips of a famous former champion Queensland quartet is helping the current spine find their mojo.
AAP · Jun 6, 2025 Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.
AAP · Jun 5, 2025 Cherry-Evans doesn't know if he'll be Queensland No.7 Manly have lost 26-22 in Daly Cherry-Evans' last match before selection for State of Origin II, with the Queensland half unsure if he will keep his spot.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Robson's hamstring gives NSW fresh Origin concern North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is in doubt to face Melbourne in round 14 of the NRL, leaving NSW with some concern ahead of State of Origin II.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 How Grant helped Howarth storm into Maroons plans Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is a future Queensland star but Harry Grant set him on the right path to win over Craig Bellamy.
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined Murray Taulagi's hopes of lining up in the second State of Origin match appear over with news he will miss the last round before teams are picked.