St Helens boss Rowley leaves club day before derby
Summary
Paul Rowley has stepped down as head coach of the St Helens rugby league team, less than a year after joining. The team has struggled with injuries and poor results, currently sitting sixth in the Super League standings. Assistant coach Eamon O'Carroll will temporarily take over.Key Facts
- Paul Rowley became St Helens head coach before the 2026 season.
- He previously coached Salford Red Devils during a difficult financial period.
- St Helens have been struggling with injuries and lost six of their last ten games.
- The team is currently sixth in the Super League table, six points behind the leader, Leeds Rhinos.
- Rowley's departure was announced the day before a derby match against Wigan Warriors.
- Assistant coach Eamon O'Carroll will serve as interim head coach.
- St Helens had success earlier in the decade, winning four Super League Grand Finals in a row.
- Recent heavy defeats, including a 46-0 loss to Toulouse and several losses to Wigan, hurt the team's chances of making the play-offs.
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