The Board of the Australian Rugby League today named Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens as coach of the Australian Test side the Kangaroos.
Sheens’ appointment as national coach is his latest achievement in an outstanding career that began in 1984 with Penrith and has spanned 568 first-grade games over the past 24 years.
At the representative level Sheens has coached City Origin in 1991, 2006, 2007, 2008, and the NSW Blues State of Origin side in the 1991 series.
Australian Rugby League Chief Executive Geoff Carr said;
“The ARL had an outstanding group of coaches to select from and that is an indication of the regard Tim Sheens is held in.
“Tim’s record speaks for itself – he has won four Premierships and has coached more games than anyone in the game’s history.
“There are very few coaches out there who have achieved such sustained success over such a long period of time.
“Tim’s experience is matched by his ability to extract the absolute best from his players at both club and representative level.
“We believe we have the best man for the job.
Please be advised Tim Sheens will be available for comment on his appointment as national coach at Concord Oval today at 2.45pm.
Further enquiries: ARL Media Manager Doug MacDougall 0402 873 154, 9237 0760
