Boyd 'extremely honoured' after signing two-year deal as Maroons coach

Sep 3, 2026, 04:37 AM· 1 hour ago· Original: EN

After representing Queensland on 28 occasions as a player, Darius Boyd now has a chance to coach his state. (Getty Images: Chris Hyde)

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