Brisbane appoint Michael Maguire as head coach

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The Brisbane Broncos have appointed Michael Maguire as the club's NRL Head Coach.

Maguire, who has coached successfully at NRL, Super League, State Of Origin and Test level, joins the Broncos on a three-year contract.

He will start with the club immediately, ahead of the beginning of the 2025 preseason in early November.

The 50-year-old has 303 NRL and Super League games under his belt as a coach at Wigan, South Sydney and the Wests Tigers, including leading the Rabbitohs to their first Premiership in 43 years in 2014 and Wigan to their first title and Challenge Cup victory in many years.

Maguire also coached the New Zealand national team for 18 Tests from 2018-23, moving them to first in the world rankings, as well as leading New South Wales to an Origin series victory earlier this year.

As well as his on-field successes, Maguire has led successful high performance culture transformations that involve all stakeholders, especially past players, fans, and the business community.   

Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said: "Michael brings a wealth of experience across more than two decades of coaching and he has tasted success at club, state and international level.

"We believe he is the right man to fill the role of Head Coach at the Broncos to take our current playing group forward."

Dave Donaghy
Brisbane Broncos CEO

"We are looking forward to Michael supporting our football program as they get to work on preparations for 2025."

Maguire said: "The Broncos are one of rugby league's great clubs and it will be an honour to step into the role of Head Coach.

"The Broncos organisation has a high expectation on everything it does. It's built a great history and shown the strength of what a club can be and what it can mean to fans. Playing my part in the great vision of what the Broncos stand for is the exciting part for me. 

"We want the members to turn up and be proud of the way we play, proud of their team."

Michael Maguire

"I can't wait to get started in Brisbane."