Mal Meninga

The only snubbed player Mal called

The only snubbed player Mal called

Mal Meninga has revealed the only overlooked player he called ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup squad announcement. 3 Oct 2017
Kangaroos squad revealed

Kangaroos squad revealed

The Kangaroos World Cup squad has been confirmed. 3 Oct 2017
Graham's plea to Mal

Graham's plea to Mal

Blues enforcer Wade Graham is imploring Mal Meninga to select more Sharks for Australia after just one player made the Four Nations final following Cronulla’s historic 2016 grand final victory. 11 Jul 2017
Josh Jackson! Are you kidding?

Josh Jackson! Are you kidding?

Most post-match criticism is usually aimed at the referees these days, and while there some iffy calls in Origin Two on Wednesday night, surely the biggest oversight was giving Blues forward Josh Jackson Man of the Match honors in one of the greatest games in the series’ 37-year history. 23 Jun 2017
Mal's bold drugs plan

Mal's bold drugs plan

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says the NRL’s current drugs policy is not working and needs to be a lot harsher if players are to be deterred from taking illicit substances. 10 May 2017
Mal slams SKD's cocaine arrest

Mal slams SKD's cocaine arrest

Australian coach Mal Meninga has hit out at Roosters player Shaun Kenny-Dowall after he was arrested for cocaine possession on Thursday at a Sydney night spot. 5 May 2017
Raiders extend Papalii ban

Raiders extend Papalii ban

Josh Papalii has been stood down for two weeks after he was convicted of drink-driving. 1 May 2017
Mal names Anzac squad

Mal names Anzac squad

Mal Meninga has released the Kangaroos squad to take on New Zealand on May 1 in Canberra. 26 Apr 2017
Roach: "Fifita has done his penance"

Roach: "Fifita has done his penance"

Former Test forward Steve Roach says Andrew Fifita should be considered for the May encounter against New Zealand after being snubbed for last year’s Four Nations for publicly supporting one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge. 19 Apr 2017
Mal puts hand up for Cherry-Evans' Origin failures

Mal puts hand up for Cherry-Evans' Origin failures

Mal Meninga blames himself for Daly Cherry-Evans’ poor showing for Queensland. 6 Apr 2017
Meninga's huge dig at Hayne

Meninga's huge dig at Hayne

Australian coach Mal Meninga strongly opposes Jarryd Hayne being given the Titans captaincy under any circumstances in a sign the three-time Premiership winner is not a fan of the game’s biggest ‘dreamer’. 2 Mar 2017
Canberra to host final ANZAC Test

Canberra to host final ANZAC Test

Canberra’s GIO Stadium will host the 2017 ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand, on Friday May 5. 13 Feb 2017
Daley: "No issues with Fifita"

Daley: "No issues with Fifita"

Laurie Daley says Andrew Fifita is primed for a big game in tonight’s NRL All Stars match despite a controversy-filled off-season. 10 Feb 2017
Meninga backs Hayne for rep return

Meninga backs Hayne for rep return

Kangaroos and All Stars coach Mal Meninga will keep a close eye on Jarryd Hayne as the one-time NFL star seeks a return to national honours. 15 Dec 2016
Meninga discusses Fifita's All Stars selection

Meninga discusses Fifita's All Stars selection

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has responded to the selection of controversial player Andrew Fifita in the Indigenous All Stars team. 14 Dec 2016
Meninga takes up new coaching role

Meninga takes up new coaching role

Mal Meninga has been named coach of the World All Stars team for the Rugby League All Stars match in Newcastle on February 10. 9 Dec 2016
ARL boss to Fifita: "Start behaving like an adult"

ARL boss to Fifita: "Start behaving like an adult"

ARL boss John Grant says Andrew Fifita needs to start “behaving like an adult”. 28 Oct 2016
Meninga names five Roos debutants

Meninga names five Roos debutants

Mal Meninga has named five debutants to take on Scotland in Australia’s Four Nations opener on Saturday morning (AEST). 26 Oct 2016
Bennett hits back at Meninga

Bennett hits back at Meninga

Wayne Bennett has responded to Mal Meninga’s recent jibe against the England coach. 25 Oct 2016
Meninga: "He wants my job but he hasn't got it"

Meninga: "He wants my job but he hasn't got it"

Mal Meninga has fired a massive shot at England coach Wayne Bennett ahead of next month’s Four Nations tournament. 21 Oct 2016
Manly youngster earns Kangaroos call-up

Manly youngster earns Kangaroos call-up

Manly’s Jake Trbojevic has been called into Kangaroos camp after Josh Papalii was ruled out of the Four Nations with an ankle injury. 13 Oct 2016