Kevin Walters has been appointed the new Australia Kangaroos coach as the international side prepares to tour England in a huge Ashes series — the first since our Aussies swept the Poms in a 3–0 series all the way back in 2003.
“The Australian Rugby League Commission has confirmed Kevin Walters as the new Kangaroos coach for the 2025 Ashes Tour,” the ARLC confirmed in a statement on Wednesday morning.
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Walters was the Broncos head coach between 2021 and 2024 and guided the NRL club to a premiership decider before being sacked by the Red Hill bosses a year later. Before that, he helmed Queensland in four State of Origin series from 2016 to 2019, winning two series in his tenure.
He takes command of the Kangaroos right on the eve of a historic Ashes Tour against England, which will see Australia’s best contest a three-Test series at Wembley Stadium (Oct. 25), Everton Stadium (Nov. 1) and Headingley (Nov. 8).
“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,” the new Kangaroos boss added, adding he’ll start picking players soon.
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“The commission is very pleased to confirm Kevin Walters as the Kangaroos coach for this historic series,” ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said after the appointment was confirmed to the media.
“As Kangaroo number 612, Walters is very well placed to lead the national team on a tour to the U.K. Kevin has played for the Kangaroos, had a successful coaching career with the Broncos and Maroons, and will bring that expertise into the national team.
“Kevin has toured with the Kangaroos as a player, was a leader as a player and coach.
“His coaching pedigree is a natural fit for the national team.”
Walters played in the ’90 and ’94 Kangaroo Tours during his career and played 11 Tests all up.
