Kevin Walters appointed Queensland coach
Monday 28 December 2015 09:03, UK
Former player and long-time assistant coach Kevin Walters has replaced Mal Meninga as coach of Queensland.
The hugely experienced Meninga was appointed coach of the Kangaroos earlier this month with a brief to win the Rugby League World Cup in 2017.
Queensland Rugby League said Walters had been appointed Maroons coach through to the end of 2018.
"Kevin's passion for Queensland, his intimate understanding of the current Origin set-up and his extensive coaching experience at many levels of the game are all key factors that place him in a great position to guide the Maroons over the next three years," chairman Peter Betros said.
Walters, who played 20 State of Origin games for Queensland and 11 matches for Australia, said he was thrilled to be given the opportunity.
"Coaching Queensland is something I've always wanted to do," he said.
The former Brisbane Broncos player was previously head coach with the Catalans Dragons and has also worked with National Rugby League team Melbourne Storm.
He has been an assistant coach with Queensland for four State of Origin series.
