The Latest Breaking News from Mal Meninga

No complacency as Slater tries to emulate Meninga

Billy Slater is eyeing off the chance to win his first three series as Queensland State of Origin coach, a feat only achieved by Mal Meninga and Arthur Beetson.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Coyne's miracle try inspiring Maroons 30 years later

Mark Coyne has reflected on the key State of Origin lessons from his 1994 miracle try for Queensland as current Maroons reveal why it can drive them to success.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Defeated again but gutsy Rabbitohs fighting for coach Jason Demetriou, says Cody Walker

Souths’ 34-22 defeat by Cronulla anchors them bottom of NRL ladder but coach Jason Demetriou believes spirited display despite key injuries will save his job

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024

Holmes retains wing spot for Kangaroos in Cup final

Australia coach Mal Meninga has stuck with Valentine Holmes on the wing in preference to Selwyn Cobbo for the Pacific Cup final against New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

Kangaroos can boost rugby league in USA: Mal Meninga

As the NRL attempts to break into the American market, coach Mal Meninga has thrown his support behind playing Test match football in the US.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Holmes deserves to keep Kangaroos spot: Mal Meninga

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has defended his selection of Valentine Holmes, who will make his first appearance of the Pacific Championships against New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Hynes won't let Origin define him as Kangaroos utility

Nicho Hynes is ready to brush aside his 12-minute stint as NSW bench utility when he debuts off the interchange for Australia against New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

Kangaroos beat Samoa, tyro Faalogo stars for losers

Australia beat Samoa 38-12 in the Pacific Cup clash in Townsville but not before debutant Samoan fullback Sua Faalogo announced himself as a rising star.

AAP · Oct 14, 2023

Meninga OK with players prioritising Samoa selection

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says players representing second-tier nations makes international rugby league stronger, as long as eligibility is clear.

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing

Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023