Wayne Bennett has accepted a fresh assignment with the Queensland Maroons for 2027. The master coach answered a call to help with State of Origin duties. He will work alongside a former protege during the series. The role is part of the 2027 State of Origin series.

Reports also say Boyd has revealed a secret weapon designed to unsettle New South Wales. The specific nature regarding the role and the weapon has not been confirmed. Further details are still thin. The Maroons have not issued an official statement.