Mal Meninga played left-centre, i.e. In 2011, Meninga achieved his sixth straight series as coach of Queensland honoring a promise he made in 2008. The following year Meninga was graded with Souths Brisbane and made his State debut in 1979. – Who’s the richest Rugby Coach in the world? After again playing a leading role for Queensland in their third straight Origin series win over NSW, Meninga missed the first Ashes test against the touring Great Britain side, but was recalled to the team for the second and third tests of the series which Australia again won 3–0. Mal Meninga Before Fame. His popularity and playing record as a domestic and international captain were valuable in raising the profile of the rebel competition. CelebsMoney has recently updated Mal Meninga’s net worth. Cyclone Pam was the worst natural disaster in the history of the country. In 1995 Meninga's book Mal Meninga: My Life in Football was published. His position as head coach of Queensland was announced in 2005. Mal Meninga is part of the Baby boomers generation. He soon recovered and played in the centres for Souths in their 17–3 loss to the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the BRL Grand Final at Lang Park. Subsequently, this incident led to the satirical Chaser team instituting the 'Mal Award' for their election television shows, presented to politicians "for the greatest act of political suicide during an election campaign". Mel Meninga married Debbie in 1979. Mel Meninga was also the coach of the Australian Prime Minister's XIII from 2005 to 2012. People born under this sign are clever and charming. He played in Queensland's second straight Origin series win over NSW, while also starring for Australia in the two test series against New Zealand in mid-season. Mal Meninga’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. When Meninga was given a new contract after the 2008 series, he was quoted as saying: "I want to win six [State of Origin series] in a row". Mel Meninga retired from the national team that same year in a win over France. Ruling Planet: Mal Meninga has a ruling planet of Moon and has a ruling planet of Moon and by astrological associations Sunday is ruled by moon. •    Dally M Award for Best Center, 1990 and 1991 Mal Meninga was born on 8 July, 1960 in Bundaberg Central, Australia, is an Australian rugby league footballer and coach for Australia. In late 2002, Meninga expressed interest in the Queensland State of Origin team coaching job. He net worth has been growing significantly in 2018-19. Mal Meninga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. Meninga had an unhappy game though, dislocating his elbow in the 28th minute after a crunching blindside tackle from Kiwi winger Dane O'Hara, while at the same time attempting to break a tackle from Kiwi fullback Gary Kemble. After Cyclone Pam devastated the island republic of Vanuatu in 2015, Mel Meninga called to the National Rugby League and its fan to its reconstruction. If you see something that doesn’t look right, contact us. Meninga continued his good form for Souths in 1985, playing in their 10–8 Grand Final win over Wynnum-Manly. He began coaching at Queensland in 2006, and was highly praised by his captain, Darren Lockyer. After a poor first test, the second saw a welcome return to form for Meninga. Mel Meninga is well-known rugby player and manager. After being given the Raiders' captaincy, Meninga led Canberra to their first premiership in 1989 after overcoming the Balmain Tigers 19–14 in extra time in the Grand Final, the Raiders becoming not only the first non-Sydney team to win the premiership, but also the first team to win after finishing the minor round in 4th place. Unfortunately for Meninga, after one more game for Canberra he then broke his arm for a third time in Australia's 22–10 over a Rest of the World team at the Sydney Football Stadium, putting him out for the rest of the 1988 NSWRL season. People who are born on a Friday are social, have self-confidence, and and a generous personality. In 1979 Mel Meninga was the center for Queensland in the Amco Cup. He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003. On 1 August 2018, Meninga was announced as one of The Immortals, along with Norm Provan, Frank Burge, Dave Brown and Dally Messenger. He had a successful playing career from 1978 to 1994, playing for Souths, St. Helens, and the Canberra Raiders. Meninga became the only player selected to four Kangaroo tours and the only player to twice be named tour captain. Rugby manager who began coaching in 1997 for the Canberra Raiders. Canberra finished third after the minor round, and were premiership favourites until their fateful Round 21 match with the hapless Parramatta Eels at Bruce Stadium. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 8 July. He is a member of famous Player with the age 60 years old group. •    The Mal Meninga Cup is named in his honor for a junior rugby league football competition. 1993 wasn't all bad though. The top scorer with 166 was Meninga. With only a couple of minutes remaining and the scores locked at 10 all, his Raiders teammate Ricky Stuart raced through a gap in the tired Lions defence and sprinted 70 metres upfield. 1985 also saw NSW win the Origin series for the first time, though Mal was selected for the mid-season Kangaroo Tour of New Zealand. He scored the Raiders first points in their maiden Grand Final appearance with a penalty goal early in the second half to reduce the deficit to 6–2 after eventual Clive Churchill Medal winner Cliff Lyons had scored for the Sea Eagles before half time allowing them to take a 6–0 lead into the break. He is also the only player to captain two Kangaroo Tours, in 1990 and 1994. number 4, and scored 2-tries in St. Helens 28–16 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Central Park, Wigan on Sunday 28 October 1984. The 60-year-old rugby coach was born in Bundaberg, Australia. July 8, Later that year he played his last game for the Canberra Raiders in the 1994 Grand Final where he led his team to victory over Canterbury-Bankstown to their third premiership in six years. The memoir Mal Meninga:  My Life in Football was published in 1995. The team managed to defeat Great Britain in the Ashes test in order to keep the victory in their name since 1974. During his tenure, Meninga coached the PM's XIII in 8 matches, winning 7 and drawing 1. We have estimated Mal Meninga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. JUMP TO: Mal Meninga’s biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos, net worth, and popularity. Meninga's form continued though, captaining Queensland in the 1992 State of Origin series (NSW won 2–1) as well as Australia's successful Ashes defence against the touring Great Britain Lions. Prior to the test, Meninga created controversy around the rugby league world after selecting Fijian born player Semi Radradra, who is eligible due to living in Australia for three years, in his team over other 'homegrown' Australian players. Although Queensland lost their second straight State of Origin series under Menginga's captaincy, he did lead Australia to a Trans-Tasman Test series win over New Zealand in mid-season. The Moon represents one's nurturing and emotional instinct. Discover Mal Meninga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. In 1984, Mel Meninga signed on with the St. Helens team. Mel Meninga coached eight matches with a total of seven wins and one draw. Discover Mal Meninga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. At the end of the 1991 season after the Raiders had lost 19–12 to Penrith in the Grand Final, Meninga captained the Australians for their tour of Papua New Guinea which included a 2–0 test series win over the Kumuls. Later that year he played in the Magpies' BRL Premiership grand final loss, scoring a try and kicking 3 goals as the Magpies went down to Norths 17–15. The education details are not available at this time. Mal's size, strength, and at that stage of his career his speed (in the early 1980s he was once reportedly timed at 11.9 seconds over 100 metres) saw him wreak havoc with the weaker English club side defences, as well as the Lions test side. Mal Meninga’s birth sign is Cancer and he has a ruling planet of Moon. Discover the real story, facts, and details of Mal Meninga. In the post season Meninga travelled with the Raiders to England and captained the team in their 30–18 loss to a Martin Offiah inspired Widnes in the 1989 World Club Challenge at Old Trafford. They lost their last minor round game to Canterbury-Bankstown 32–8, before meekly going out in straight sets in the finals with losses to eventual Grand Finalists St. George and premiers Brisbane. He was bought by BBC commentator and former Saints forward Ray French while he was in Australia covering the 1984 Great Britain Lions tour. For the 2013 State of Origin series New South Wales appointed Laurie Daley to coach against Meninga. In 2000, Meninga was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in rugby league. Unfortunately for Meninga, in his last State of Origin series for Queensland as both captain and as a player, New South Wales, led by Raiders teammate Laurie Daley, won the series 2–1. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. After gaining the test captaincy that year in the absence of an injured Wally Lewis (also because of a broken arm) for the one-off test against France in Parkes and the test against New Zealand in Wellington, Meninga was duly named captain of the 1990 Kangaroos. He was in great form in the first test at the Sydney Football Stadium, scoring 2 tries as Australia won 22–6. Who’s the richest Rugby Coach in the world. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement. •    Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame, 2003 The following year, he received the Centenary Medal "for service as a role model and inspiration as a rugby league footballer of the highest standard". Mal then went on to score another try in the third and deciding test as Australia won 14–0 and retained The Ashes they had held since 1974. Mel Meninga also missed much of the 1988 season as well as the World Cup finals due to his injuries and recovery. He had to play rugby with older kids because of his height. Meninga briefly campaigned as an Independent for a seat in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly during the Territory's 2001 general election, informally aligned with the socially conservative, pro-life grouping of Paul Osborne, MLA for Brindabella. Australia won the test series 2–1 against the Kiwis with Meninga in the centres for each test, but on a tour that had seen the NSW vs Qld rivalry come into play in an Australian team, New Zealand won the dead rubber 3rd test at Carlaw Park in Auckland 18–0. Souths coach Wayne Bennett joined them at the club as co-coach alongside Australian national coach, Don Furner in 1987. After just 4 games back for the Raiders, Meninga played for Australia in their record 70–8 win over Papua New Guinea at Wagga Wagga in country NSW, scoring two tries. He was also the year's top try-scorer (crossing for five in the Round 5 match against Eastern Suburbs at the Raiders new home ground, Bruce Stadium) and top-point scorer, and was named as Rugby League Week's player of the year. 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. Under his leadership, Queensland won the State of Origin series from 2006 to 2013. It was his third Kangaroo Tour after being a member of 1982's "Invincibles", as well as being a member of the undefeated 1986 Kangaroos who became known as "The Unbeatables". He played in the centres on 40 occasions for Australia, with one game on the wing, two in the second-row, and three from the bench. The Maroons, however, still scored more points than the Blues across all three matches.