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“Natural fit”: Walters takes Kangaroos job
SEN • July 23rd, 2025 8:53 am
Kevin Walters is the new Australia Kangaroos head coach.
Walters has been confirmed as Mal Meninga’s replacement for this year’s Ashes series in England.
The 57-year-old former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons coach has been endorsed by Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chief Peter V’Landys.
“The commission is very pleased to confirm Kevin Walters as the Kangaroos coach for this historic series,” V'landys said in a statement.
“As Kangaroo number 612, Walters is very well placed to lead the national team on a historic tour to the UK.
“Kevin has played for the Kangaroos, had a successful coaching career with Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons, and will bring that expertise into the national team for the Ashes.
“Kevin has toured with the Kangaroos as a player, was a leader as a player and as a coach. His coaching pedigree is a natural fit for the national team.”
Walters, who played 11 times for the Kangaroos in the 1990s, was privileged to land the role.
“It is truly an honour and a privilege to be able to coach the Kangaroos on such a stage,” Walters said.
“Playing on a Kangaroos Tour was always a pinnacle as a player, so to be able to lead the best of the best in this environment is very humbling and obviously very exciting.
“This series will be an important step for the growth of international rugby league and for the Kangaroos. I can't wait to get started.”
