Mal Meninga
Coach
Profile Bio
- Age:
- 66
- Joined Club:
- 2027
- Date Of Birth:
- 08 July 1960
- Previous Club:
- Canberra Raiders (1997-2001), Prime Minister's XIII (2005-2012 and 2016-2023), Queensland (2006-2015), Papua New Guinea (2014-2015), PNG PM's XIII (2015), Australia (2016-2024), Perth Bears 2027
- BirthPlace:
- Bundaberg, QLD
- Biography:
Mal Meninga is among the most revered figures in rugby league.
Inducted as the 13th Immortal of the game in 2018, he has earned a stellar reputation as both a player and a coach.
During his illustrious playing career, he broke numerous records at both club and international level and captained the Canberra Raiders to three premierships. He also played 46 Test and World Cup matches for Australia and appeared in 32 State of Origin games for Queensland.
After hanging up his boots, Meninga coached the Raiders from 1997-2001 before taking over as the coach of Queensland in 2006. His time in charge of the Maroons was their most successful in State of Origin history, with the team winning nine of the 10 series in which he was at the helm. Meninga then went on to coach Australia, leading the Kangaroos to World Cup victories in 2017 and 2022.
He was announced as the inaugural Head Coach of the Perth Bears in June 2025, saying it was “one of the most exciting challenges of my career”.
Club Coaching Record
- Won
- 67
- Lost
- 57
- Win Percentage
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