The Kangaroos travelled to Townsville for their World Cup match today without Tom Dearden- given time off to see his newborn daughter in Sydney. Expected to rejoin the Aussie squad for Wednesday’s training session.

Selwyn Cobbo announced as Maroons 2026 State of Origin Player of the Year at tonight’s QRL Awards.

Darius Boyd will be the Maroons next State of Origin coach. Appointment will be confirmed by the QRL later this afternoon.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has rejoined the Maroons squad in Melbourne following the death of his father and will play in Origin 2 on Wednesday night to honour his dad. @NRLonNine

Tragic news out of Qld Origin camp, Maroons rallying around Tino Fa’asaumaleaui following the death of his father. Billy Slater just spoke to media in Melbourne expressing sympathies to family says Tino has indicated he still intends play Origin 2- will remain in Qld for now.

Knights winger Greg Marzhew the current leader in Vegas in the NRL’s dance off at the Freemont St Festival.

Adam Reynolds has just announced at the Broncos season launch that 2026 will be his last year in the NRL.

Confirmation from the Broncos that Payne Haas has informed Brisbane team mates of his decision to join the Rabbitohs on a 3 year deal starting from 2027.

Amazing performance on debut. 8 under par final round to hold off Jon Rahm by a shot.

Broncos grand final squad assembled at Accor Stadium, last training session before the NRL decider underway. @NRLonNine

Selwyn Cobbo about to make his injury comeback in Qld Cup grand final qualifier between Wynnum-Manly and Norths Devils. Live coverage on @9Now from 2pm.

It’s official- Payne Haas confirms he’ll now represent Samoa at international level instead of Australia. Determined to win next year’s World Cup to honour his family.

Cameron Munster has rejoined Maroons camp in Sydney. Qld captain leading the team out for the final training session ahead of tomorrow’s Origin decider.

Josh Papali’i has just arrived in Maroons camp, on field now at training with Billy Slater.

Maroons coach Billy Slater on Josh Papalii Origin recall “He’s got an aura about him, it’s something I’ve been thinking about for the past few years and I just feel it’s the right time. He’s a big reason Raiders are on top of the ladder.”

Maroons coach Billy Slater has just issued a public apology for comments made yesterday linking the death of Paul Green to the pressures of coaching. Slater has also spoken to Green’s family this morning. @9NewsAUS @NRLonNine

Cameron Munster will be Maroons new captain. Billy Slater has just informed the Qld team ahead of today’s regional fan day in Gympie. @9NewsAUS @NRLonNine

Manly’s 34-6 victory over the Broncos tonight is the Sea Eagles biggest ever win over Brisbane at Brookvale Oval. Surpasses previous record of 26-nil victory in 1991.