Queensland Rugby League (QRL) chief Ben Ikin says he is confident Maroons coach Billy Slater will remain in the role through 2027. Reports from multiple outlets describe Ikin’s position as a positive signal that there is an expectation Slater will continue leading the team beyond the current period. The articles present the same core information: Ikin’s belief about Slater’s future, rather than new details about contract terms or formal announcements. Across the coverage, the focus stays on Ikin’s confidence and the timeline extending to 2027. None of the summaries provided indicate disagreement between parties, conflicting reports about alternate coaching options, or specific conditions that could affect the decision. The reporting therefore centers on Ikin’s stated confidence that Slater’s coaching tenure will extend to 2027, with no additional substantiated developments included in the provided excerpts.