The PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL), has terminated Mal Meninga as coach for the Kumuls.
This was confirmed by PNGRFL Chairman, Sandis Tsaka in a press statement today.
Meninga was appointed coach of the Australian Kangaroos succeeding Tim Sheens this month.
Tsaka thanked Meninga for his work with the PNGRFL as Kumuls coach since 2014.
“Mal is an icon of the sport and the value, profile and integrity he brought to the game in PNG with his involvement with rugby league in PNG has been highly appreciated.
“We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” said Tsaka.
He said the PNGRFL is currently working on a comprehensive plan and program to prepare a strong PNG team for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup which will be co-hosted by PNG.
“The PNGRFL Board will at its next meeting in January, deliberate on the plan and start the process to recruit the right people to identify, develop and prepare both our national men’s and women’s teams for the 2017 World Cup,” said Tsaka.