Cameron Munster rocked by devastating news as skipper leaves Maroons Origin camp
Slater revealed that Munster had been granted permission to leave the Maroons camp so he can return home to be with his family and loved ones during the terribly sad and difficult time. The Queensland skipper learned of his father's passing overnight but is determined to play in Origin 3 and honour his memory.
'Unfortunately we woke to the sad news of the passing of Cameron Munster's father Steven Munster overnight,' Slater told reporters on Sunday morning. 'Cam will exit camp to be with his family before rejoining his team for the game on Wednesday.
'On behalf of myself and our footy team and the state of Queensland, we send our thoughts, our love and condolences to Steven Munster's family and friends, in particular his wife Debbie, his daughter Danielle and of course his son Cameron. Thanks.'
The awful development comes on the eve of the Origin decider in Sydney on Wednesday night, sparking a flood of messages as the NRL world rallies around the Maroons skipper and his family. Steven was one of his son's biggest supporters and was often seen attending games with wife Debbie to cheer on the Queensland and Melbourne Storm superstar.
The Melbourne Storm also offered their condolences to the Munster family after reacting to the sad news for their star playmaker. "Melbourne Storm wishes to offer its deepest condolences to the Munster family following the passing of Cameron's father Steve overnight. Sending all our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time," the Storm wrote in a statement on social media.
Munster's father Steven had been battling health issues for a number of years after being diagnosed with diabetes more than a decade ago. The Maroons skipper - who was man of the match for Queensland in a Game 2 victory that kept the Origin series alive - opened up about his father's condition during the Covid-affected season in 2020 when he flew back to spend time with his at-risk parents.
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'Mum has high blood pressure and Dad has had diabetes for a long time,' Munster told at the time. 'If either one of them was to get (sick) they would be in serious trouble. Dad has had diabetes for a long time, he's not the best at looking after himself with it.
'He's been told he has a 10 per cent chance of living if he gets sick (with Covid), so that's pretty scary for me. Mum has had high blood pressure since I was born – maybe I gave it to her – but she is pretty good always taking her medication.'
The Maroons were reportedly happy for Munster to stand down as skipper in the wake of his devastating loss, but he's determined to lead the state and pay homage to his father in Wednesday night's decider. The Maroons will be rallying around their skipper as they look to stop the Blues clinching back-to-back series wins, with the league world sending an outpouring of love and support after the tragic development.
Terribly sad news out of the Maroons camp this morning - Cameron Munster's father Steven has passed away overnight. Flanked by the team, Billy Slater confirmed the Qld captain has exited camp to be with his family. Condolences & love being sent to the Munster's @abcsport @abcnews
— Jessica Stewart (@Jess_Stewart16) July 6, 2025
RIP Very sad.
— Lord St. John Cromwell, Earl of Strathmore (@AU_900) July 6, 2025
Dear Cam Munster, sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Sending my love and prayers to you and your family at this time.
— Sami; ✡️ (@StormFanSami) July 6, 2025
Breaking news Sunday 6.7.25 11amCameron Munsters fatherStephen Munster has passed away overnight all in the rugby league fraternity pass on their condolences to the munster family
— HOT HEADLINES (@jayystanlee) July 6, 2025
Much love to the Munster family. 🫶🙏
— Life Learn Do (@LifeLearnDo) July 6, 2025
Sending our collective condolences from all of the fanbase! Stay strong, Cam. 💜💜
— Dylan (@xXRynocerosXx) July 6, 2025
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