Wayne Bennett will take on a new role with the Queensland Maroons for 2027. The veteran coach responded to a request to support State of Origin duties. He is expected to help a former protege through the contest. The role forms part of the 2027 State of Origin series.

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