Walters to quit Kangaroos post after signing on for new job
Australian rugby league coach Kevin Walters will step down from his role with the Kangaroos following the upcoming World Cup. He has signed a three-year contract to become the head coach of the Super League club St Helens starting in 2027.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant transition for a high-profile coach in the rugby league world, impacting both international and club-level competition.
Sport NRL NRL Walters to quit Kangaroos post after signing on for new job Ben Glover and Liam O'Loughlin August 20, 2026 - 5.15am
shares Share article Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters will quit following this year’s Rugby League World Cup to take up a head coaching role with Super League powerhouse St Helens .
Walters took over as Australia’s coach last year, leading the team on a triumphant Ashes campaign in his first job after being sacked by the Broncos in 2024 .
Australia coach Kevin Walters. Getty Images
The legendary former five-eighth will hope to put a full-stop on his time with the national team by lifting the trophy at the end of a tournament that promises to be the most fiercely contested RLWC ever, beginning in mid-October.
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