The Latest Breaking News from Maroons

Mad Max detoured past Broncos roadblock into Maroons

Queensland debutant lock Max Plath blazed his own path to the NRL and State of Origin.

AAP · May 21

'More tries': Hammer on track to nail Origin try record

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has 11 tries in 10 State of Origin matches and is scorching towards setting a record benchmark before his career is done.

AAP · May 20

RL:Souths hardman retires due to MND diagnosis

Jai Arrow's decade-long NRL career has come to an end after the South Sydney forward was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

AAP · May 20

Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank

Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.

AAP · May 19

'Crack on': Flegler back from brink in Maroons miracle

Prop Thomas Flegler will play his first State of Origin match in 1071 days when he makes an inspirational return for Queensland.

AAP · May 18

From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven

Sam Walker started his rugby league journey in Ipswich where Allan Langer once ruled the roost so it is fitting he now gets to wear the Queensland No.7 jersey.

AAP · May 18

'Chills': Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained

Queensland will field a new-look spine and a suite of debutants in the State of Origin opener while remaining loyal to last year's series-winning stars.

AAP · May 17

Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.

AAP · May 17

'Be like him': Cowboys warrior fires Luki's Origin push

North Queensland forward Heilum Luki has overcome two ACL injuries to put himself in Queensland contention as he aims to follow in Reuben Cotter's footsteps.

AAP · May 16

Munster mashes Eels to hit Origin camp in form

Melbourne can thank their so-called "big three" - Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes - for orchestrating their Magic Round defeat of Parramatta.

AAP · May 16