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Maroons search for new coach suffers double setback

Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters have ruled out replacing Billy Slater as Queensland State of Origin coach, leaving Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o as leading options.

Storm distance themselves from shock Slater Origin call

Storm distance themselves from shock Slater Origin call

Melbourne boss Justin Rodski says Billy Slater's Queensland resignation is not linked to any approach from the Storm, as the Maroons consider their options.

Arthur's timely push as Leeds go top of Super League

Arthur's timely push as Leeds go top of Super League

Brad Arthur has returned Leeds to the top of the Super League table, at a time when the former Parramatta mentor looms as the next coach to return to the NRL.

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Broncos general says Ballin ready for a top job

Matt Ballin would have the backing of Brisbane players if he was to get his first head-coaching job in the NRL at Manly following Anthony Seibold's axing.

'Critical': Manly's era-defining call post-Seibold

Manly claim not to be in any rush to pick out Anthony Seibold's full-time successor, but concede they cannot afford to bungle the call.

Te'o almost left Broncos six months before latest exit

Ben Te'o had all but agreed to join Gold Coast as an assistant coach at the end of last season, but he is unlikely to move south after leaving Brisbane.

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

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Broncos to unleash new Cobbo, Walsh combo on Rabbitohs

Broncos to unleash new Cobbo, Walsh combo on Rabbitohs

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit to play former club South Sydney as the Broncos plan to up the ante with the Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo combination.

At 205cm, Broncos' big Ben has a giant mongrel streak

At 205cm, Broncos' big Ben has a giant mongrel streak

Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura stands at an NRL record 205cm and will run out against Wynnum on Saturday with a reputation for having aggression to go with his size.

Mozer and Smith comparisons are 'unfair', Broncos warn

Mozer and Smith comparisons are 'unfair', Broncos warn

Blake Mozer, 19, will play No.9 in Brisbane's opening trial but Broncos assistant coach Matt Ballin says comparisons to the great Cameron Smith are out of line.

New Maroons assistant Ballin has head NRL gig in sights

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.

Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves

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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