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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

Ponga facing months out, Raiders' Fogarty sidelined

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury.

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Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater

The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.

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No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.

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Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre

Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time.

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Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.

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Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles

It's a big year for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood who Queensland selector Gene Miles says has been identified as a Maroons player for a long time.

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Sua Fa'alogo re-signs with Storm until 2028

Melbourne excitement machine Sua Fa'alogo has extended his stay at Storm until the end of 2028 where the 20-year-old will complement No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Slater gift of faith to Titans' Fermor moves mountains

Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor returns from a season out due to an ACL tear with confidence sky high after what he concedes was a shock Queensland camp call-up.

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Ponga and Walsh could play together in Origin: Slater

Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh appear set for a battle to play fullback for Queensland in Origin this year but Billy Slater is open to finding a role for both men.

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Kaufusi, Capewell, Gagai back in Origin mix for Maroons

Billy Slater has included Felise Kaufusi, Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell in a 34-man Maroons squad that will gather in Brisbane ahead of the NRL season.

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New Maroons assistant Ballin has head NRL gig in sights

Matt Ballin has replaced Cameron Smith as Queensland assistant coach with a third straight State of Origin series win and head NRL coaching role in his plans.

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Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves

Queensland Rugby League has announced changes to its State of Origin coaching staff, with Matt Ballin replacing Cameron Smith as an assistant to Billy Slater.

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Gallen surprised at Fittler's exit, won't replace him

Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.

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Billy Slater inks three-year extension as Maroons coach

Billy Slater's new deal as Maroons coach until 2026 has been hailed by QRL boss Ben Ikin, who identifies aspects of Mal Meninga and Craig Bellamy in his work.

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Rampant Walsh rates alongside Bronco legend: Walters

Brisbane legends have likened Reece Walsh to a young Darren Lockyer with coach Kevin Walters highlighting his No.1's influence ahead of the NRL grand final.

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How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne

Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football

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Ikin 'more confident' Slater will stay Maroons coach

QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".

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State of Origin 2023 Game 3: NSW Blues 24-10 Queensland Maroons – as it happened

The Blues save some face in game three but the Maroons are the 2023 champions

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State of Origin Game 3 live stream: How to watch NSW vs QLD for free, from anywhere

Here's how to watch State of Origin Game 3 live stream for free from anywhere – Billy Slater's triumphant Maroons have a chance to pull off the first clean sweep in more than a decade.

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NSW hope to salvage State of Origin and ruin Queensland’s hunt for clean sweep

Brad Fittler’s Blues are desperate to regain some pride in game three after two defeats, but the Maroons look ready to continue domination

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QRL waits for 'one of a kind' Slater on contract talks

QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher is unfazed by Maroons coach Billy Slater's reluctance to commit publicly to staying on, with talks set for after the Origin series.

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Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training

Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".

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Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout

Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.

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Bennett's 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy

Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.

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