Cameron Munster

Queensland Maroons players Cameron Munster and Murray Taulagi returned positive Rapid Antigen Tests today. Both players have received PCR swabs to confirm ...

All other players have returned negative RAT tests. Corey Oates will join the Maroons squad tonight.

BIG Origin 'curve-ball' as positive Covid tests put Maroons duo in doubt for decider.

“There is no doubt that Billy Slater is a glass half full type of guy. I think he brings a lot of energy. “Cameron Munster you can see the effect it has had on Melbourne without him. Munster and Taulagi are now awaiting the results of PCR swabs. “They still have a couple of training sessions and have to wait for the PCR tests to come back. “He is the X-factor guy. He will understand this is rocking in terms of the build-up, but he will see it as an opportunity to grow in tough moments and to fight fire with fire without some of the better players.” Yet to be confirmed. To have him not available. Cronk believes Hunt is the logical replacement for Munster in the halves, but he may be retained at hooker so as to not disrupt the game plan of the side. “I know they do have a guy like Ben Hunt there and guys like Dearden, but I think the make-up of the side they had, had what it took to beat NSW. The QRL confirmed Munster and Taulagi returned positive RAT Tests in Friday with the pair set to be ruled out of the Suncorp decider in a huge blow.

Queensland's preparations for the State of Origin series decider are in chaos with star man Cameron Munster and rookie winger Murray Taulagi on the verge of ...

He emerged to have a round of golf with teammates on Friday. The Munster blow, in particular, has taken the gloss off a mouth-watering game three with the five-eighth battling a shoulder problem to declare himself fit for the Suncorp Stadium showdown. Brisbane’s Corey Oates has been called into camp as a replacement for Taulagi, while Cowboys five-eighth Tom Dearden, 18th man earlier in the series, is in line to replace Munster in Queensland’s 17 with Ben Hunt another option to be promoted to the starting side.

The superstar five-eighth and rookie winger have returned positive RAT tests and are now awaiting the results of PCR tests. Both players are isolating from the ...

Queensland and New South Wales will battled for State of Origin supremacy in the series-finale at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Queensland State of Origin selector Darren Lockyer said the news of Munster's absence a "huge blow", but still backed the Maroons to get up at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday. Queensland has been dealt a major blow ahead of the State of Origin series finale, with Cameron Munster and Murray Taulagi both likely to miss the match after failing COVID-19 tests.

Queensland Maroons star Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi have been officially ruled out of Origin III after PCR swaps confirmed they have Covid, ...

The 21-year-old was touted at the most-promising halfback since Allan Langer at the Brisbane Broncos before moving to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2021. The Queensland Rugby League issued a statement this morning confirming that Oates and Dearden would replace Munster and Taulagi, but that the final makeup of the team to take the park in Origin III would not be known until next week. Slater has called up Brisbane Broncos utility Corey Oates to the squad and has confirmed that North Queensland Cowboys half Tom Dearden will get his Origin debut.

Rookie's big moment arrives as QLD confirm Munster out of Origin decider ... Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has confirmed the news no-one in the Sunshine ...

“Cameron Munster you can see the effect it has had on Melbourne without him. “I know they do have a guy like Ben Hunt there and guys like Dearden, but I think the make-up of the side they had, had what it took to beat NSW. Him being out of Origin for me changes the game a lot for Queensland.

The Maroons' worst fears were realised on Saturday morning when the Melbourne Storm playmaker returned a positive PCR test. Munster and winger Murray Taulagi ...

Without Munster, I think it puts a bit of doubt in it." But I think the make up of the side they had had what it takes to beat NSW in this game. "I think he's a massive loss. Nine News QLD's Luike Bradnam wrote: "Turns out Covid is a NSW supporter. "All other players have returned negative RAT tests. "I think he's the X-factor guy, I think he brings a lot of energy, and to me, his performances have been the best for Queensland," Marshall said.