Australia Boss Walters Joins St Helens

Kevin Walters, the current head coach of Australia, has been appointed as the head coach of St Helens, starting from next season. Walters will remain with the Australian team for the World Cup before joining St Helens in 2027.

Walters has previously coached Queensland and NRL club Brisbane Broncos, and guided the Kangaroos to a 3-0 win over England in last year's Ashes tour. He has signed a three-year contract with St Helens.

Eamon O'Carroll will continue as Saints interim head coach until the end of this season, following the departure of Paul Rowley in July after less than a year at the helm. St Helens are currently in danger of missing the Super League play-offs for the first time ever, sitting seventh in the table with three games remaining.

## Why it matters The appointment of Kevin Walters as head coach of St Helens is a significant statement of ambition for the club. With his vast experience at both club and representative levels, Walters is expected to bring a new level of success to the team. St Helens have endured a torrid season, with injuries heavily contributing to their current position in the table. The appointment of Walters is seen as a major career sacrifice, as he will be leaving his role as head coach of Australia to join the club.

## What happens next Walters will remain with the Australian team for the World Cup on home soil in October and November before joining St Helens in 2027. He will be expected to turn the team's fortunes around and lead them to success in the Super League. With three games remaining in the current season, St Helens will be looking to finish strong and build momentum for the upcoming season under Walters' leadership.