‘Goosebumps’: How new Maroons coach Darius Boyd landed $11m

New Queensland Maroons coach Darius Boyd spent 15 years in the NRL - then went on to almost equal his footy fortune off the field with one simple move.Mr Boyd was overcome as he processed the raw emotion of giving back to a sport that helped create a good life for him. “To be fair, it’s a lot of pride, emotion, a lot of things that kind of run through, and it’s definitely a privilege,” he said of taking on the Maroons head coaching role, describing the moment as giving him “goosebumps”.Darius Boyd' opened up in an interview by QRL released just hours after his announcement. Source: QRL.Darius and Kayla Boyd have made a success out of their love of renovations and beautiful homes. Source: Instagram/kaylaboyd_After retiring in 2020 notching 15 seasons, Mr Boyd and wife Kayla became super renovators - a move that shows no sign of slowing down even as he takes up the toughest job in Queensland sport.This latest move back into the rugby league heartland comes as the couple are in the throes of upgrade works - turning a simple Paddington cottage into a luxurious multimillion-dollar residence.It’s part of their post footy side-hustle which has blossomed in six years into a fully fledged b...