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St Helens appoint Australia boss Kevin Walters as head coach for next three Super League seasons | Rugby League News

August 20, 2026:

St Helens appoint Australia boss Kevin Walters as head coach for next three Super League seasons | Rugby League News

St Helens have announced the appointment of Australia boss Kevin Walters as their head coach on a three-year deal from the start of the 2027 Super League season.

As the Kangaroos’ head coach, Walters guided Australia to a 3-0 whitewash over England in last autumn’s Ashes series.

Prior to taking on the international role, Walters was in charge of Brisbane Broncos, whom he guided to the NRL Grand Final in 2023.

He has also taking charge of Queensland and had a prior brief stint in Super League in 2009 and 2010 with Catalans Dragons.

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Walters will take the reins at the Saints following the conclusion of the Rugby League World Cup this autumn.

Reports in Australia suggest that it is the biggest coaching deal offered in St Helens’ 153-year history.

St Helens sacked head coach Paul Rowley just 17 games into his time at the club amid a difficult 2026 season and assistant coach Eamonn O’Carroll has been in charge since as the club battle to try and not miss the play-offs for the first time in their history.

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There were jubilant scenes at the full-time whistle as St Helens kept their play-off hopes alive with victory over Wakefield Trinity, with players and supporters celebrating together in the stands.

On joining St Helens, Walters said: “St Helens are one of the most iconic and successful brands in rugby league. I am honoured to be given the opportunity by the Chairman, Eamonn McManus, and the St Helens Board to lead a club with so much history.

“I look forward to bringing my experiences as a Coach and blending those learnings into the winning culture of St Helens.

“For me, the foundation of success is creating the right environment where the players and staff enjoy coming to training and working hard for each other, as well as the Saints sponsors, fans and the wider community.

“At the end of last year, I was in England for the Ashes Series as the Kangaroos Head Coach. I witnessed first-hand how tough, physical, and skilful the English players were. I look forward to being a part of Super League in 2027 with the Saints.”

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Highlights of the Super League game between Wakefield Trinity and St Helens.

Chairman Eamonn McManus added: “Kevin’s vast experience at both club and representative levels is self-evident.

“His motivation to succeed with the task at hand was both clear and compelling to us, as shown by the major career sacrifices that he is making in Australia to join St Helens.

“This is a major statement of ambition both by St.Helens and by Super League.

“We would like to place on record our thanks to the understanding and professionalism of Peter V’Landys and the ARL Commission in facilitating Kevin’s move to us.

“Eamon O’Carroll will continue as our interim head coach until the end of this season. He has been magnificent for us under testing circumstances, and I am sure that our fans will remain firmly behind him and the team.”

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