The pool for the Queensland Maroons head coaching role has been narrowed down, but Ruan Sims believes one name has been forgotten.

Queensland State of Origin legend Sam Backo has been hailed as wonderful player and loveable teammate, after his death at age 64.

Australian, Queensland and Canberra rugby league legend Sam Backo has died, aged 64. A proud Warrgamay Indigenous man, he played seven State of Origin matches for the Maroons, six Tests for ...

Australian, Queensland and Canberra rugby league legend Sam Backo has died, aged 64. A proud Warrgamay Indigenous man, he played seven State of Origin matches for the Maroons, six Tests for ...

Queensland Maroons, Canbera Raiders legend Sam Backo dies aged 64 Sam Backo – a renowned character who played seven State of Origin games for Queensland and six Tests for Australia – has died.

Queensland Maroons, Canbera Raiders legend Sam Backo dies aged 64 Sam Backo – a renowned character who played seven State of Origin games for Queensland and six Tests for Australia – has died.

Queensland Maroons, Canbera Raiders legend Sam Backo dies aged 64 Sam Backo – a renowned character who played seven State of Origin games for Queensland and six Tests for Australia – has died.

Ben Hunt has conceded his Queensland Origin career could be over, acknowledging he may have already worn the Maroons jersey for the final time. The Broncos hooker missed the entire 2025 State of ...

A childhood tragedy ultimately built resilience in a one-time State of Origin star – a trait he needed in spades as new surgeries threatened his NRL rise.