Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Billy Slater

NSW’s State of Origin selection in chaos with Queensland clear-cut favourites

With Nathan Cleary ruled out through injury, uncertainty clouds the Blues’ spine while the Maroons are far more settled

The Guardian - AU

Storm rookie No.1 Sua thrives on Slater's magic dust

Melbourne young gun Sua Fa'alogo is set for an extended stint at fullback and club legend Billy Slater has been integral to his development.

AAP

Storm skipper Grant expects speedster Fa'alogo to shine

Harry Grant says young gun Sua Fa'alogo has worked hard learning from Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen to be ready for his first Storm start at fullback.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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".

The Guardian - AU

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

Tom’s Guide

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.