Broncos fans will be thrilled to see club great and former coach Kevin Walters has found a job in the NRL world as he joins Fox Sports’ expert commentary team for 2025. Broncos players and fans were left shellshocked at the end of the 2024 NRL season when Walters was let go from the head coaching role.
Michael Maguire was introduced as the new Broncos coach with Walters failing to take the club to the top eight after injuries marred the season. The decision to get rid of Walters caused derision in Brisbane with former players frustrated over the sudden move.
Following Walters’ exit, club legend and assistant Allan Langer also moved on from his position with Broncos fans accustomed to seeing the trainer run out and bark orders for years. Langer admitted it was time for a change, but it coincided with his good friend and former teammate Walters departing as head coach.
However, Walters will still be involved with the game after Fox Sports announced the former coach will join their expert panel. “Kevvie is one of the greats of the game. His ability is matched by his great sense of humour. We love him – the fans love him,” Fox Sports Managing Director Steve Crawley said.
Walters was thrilled to have found a new role in rugby league. “I’m incredibly excited to join the team once again. Fox League is coming off the back of its biggest year with 2025 looking to be the same. There’s no better time to join the team than now,” he said in a statement.
Walters will be sharing his rugby league knowledge during the NRL Pre-Season Challenge between the Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors on Friday night. Walters previously worked as an analyst for Fox Sports between 2014-2020.