Darius Boyd steps up to Maroons job after Thurston and Smith decline

Boyd, 39, signed a two-year deal to lead Queensland after captaining the Broncos and scoring 17 tries in 28 Origin matches.

Why it mattersQueensland fans need to know who's rebuilding their team after series loss, and what his track record suggests for next year's Origin.

AustraliaQueensland rugby league followers get a new Maroons coach with proven Bennett-era credentials ahead of the 2027 State of Origin campaign.

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