Mon Sep 30 04:45:44 UTC 2024: ## Maguire Out? NSW Blues Coach Eyeing Broncos Job, Leaving State in Coaching Crisis

**Sydney, Australia** – Michael Maguire’s time as coach of the NSW Blues appears to be coming to an end, just months after leading the team to a State of Origin series victory. The NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) board has reportedly met to discuss releasing Maguire from his contract, following his expressed interest in taking over as head coach of the Brisbane Broncos.

The news comes as a shock, particularly after Maguire’s impressive debut Origin campaign. His coaching style was widely praised, and he was seen as a key figure in the Blues’ resurgence. However, his desire to coach the Broncos, who are currently searching for a replacement for the sacked Kevin Walters, appears to have prompted his departure.

Maguire’s potential exit leaves NSWRL with a major coaching headache. They must now find a new head coach for the men’s Origin team, while also deciding the fate of women’s coach Kylie Hilder, whose team suffered their third series loss in four years. Hilder is expected to face the NSWRL board on October 18th.

The Broncos are a club in turmoil after a disappointing season, and while Maguire is seen as a strong candidate to turn things around, he faces a challenge as an outsider replacing a beloved former player in Walters.

Potential candidates for the NSW Blues head coach role include Paul McGregor, Danny Buderus, John Cartwright, and Andrew Johns. Former assistant coach Laurie Daley has ruled out a return.

This unexpected turn of events leaves the future of NSW’s Origin teams uncertain, as the Blues search for new leadership in both the men’s and women’s teams.

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