St Helens boss Rowley leaves Super League club

St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down from his position with the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into the role.

The 51-year-old joined the club before the 2026 season, having previously taken charge at Salford Red Devils, ending his tenure there after their financially-challenged 2025 campaign.

Since joining Saints, however, the club have struggled for form and, with an injury crisis, are currently sixth in the table and six points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos.

They have also lost six of their past 10 games in all competitions with Rowley’s departure announced prior to Friday’s derby against Wigan Warriors.

More to follow.