Brisbane Broncos head coach Kevin David Walters was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency. The 55-year-old rugby league legend, who has been at the helm of the Broncos since 2020, was reportedly taken ill during a team meeting at the club’s training facility.
Details about Walters’ condition are still emerging, but the Broncos have confirmed the incident and stated that he is receiving medical attention. “Coach Kevin Walters was taken to the hospital today after a medical incident. He is under the care of doctors, and we are monitoring his situation closely,” the club said in an official statement.
Walters, a revered figure in Australian rugby league, has been instrumental in the Broncos’ recent efforts to rebuild and return to their former glory. His sudden hospitalization has left the team and fans in a state of shock and concern.
Players and staff were visibly shaken by the news, and training sessions were immediately suspended. Support for Walters has poured in from across the rugby league community, with fellow coaches, players, and fans all expressing their hopes for his swift recovery.
