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Malcolm Norman Meninga AM ( / məˈnɪŋɡə /; born 8 July 1960) is an Australian professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of the Australian national team [7] and a former professional rugby league footballer. Meninga is widely regarded as one of the finest players in the game's history.
Jul 21, 2023 · The rugby league legend and coach traces his roots to Tanna, Vanuatu, where his great-grandfather was a cane-cutter and a leader. He says his identity and work ethic are influenced by his South Sea Islander side.
Mal Meninga is a former rugby league star who played for Queensland, Australia and Canberra Raiders. He is the only player to tour four times with the Kangaroos and the only player to make two Kangaroo tours as captain.
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Malcolm Norman “Mal” Meninga is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. As a player, his career lasted 16 years and he played in over 460 first grade games for state, club and country.
Mal Meninga's career achievements stand like a colossus in the code. The shy teenager who developed into one of the finest Australian captains in international sport, first represented Queensland U'18s while playing for Wide Bay in 1977.
As Big Mal readies his Maroons to run roughshod over NSW at Suncorp on Wednesday night, the lessons Mal learnt on so many long journeys beside his father will be the things driving him and his team.
Jul 21, 2023 · Mal Meninga speaks to That Pacific Sports Show about his heritage. ABC Pacific is the trusted voice in the Pacific, connecting our neighbours with news, music, sport and conversations for all ages ...
