Wayne Bennett has agreed to a fresh assignment with the Queensland Maroons for 2027. The veteran coach agreed to step in to help with State of Origin duties. He will help a former protege through the contest. The role is part of the 2027 State of Origin series.

Reports also say Boyd has unveiled a secret weapon designed to unsettle New South Wales. The specific nature of the role and the weapon is still unclear. Further details are still thin. The Maroons have not made an official statement.