The future of St Helens icon Paul Wellens is in doubt, having left the NRL club he joined ahead of the 2026 season. After his time as Saints boss came to a conclusion at the end of last season, Wellens…
St Helens legend Paul Wellens has departed the North Queensland Cowboys coaching staff after just one season in the NRL. Wellens joined head coach Todd Payten's staff as defense coach ahead of the 2026 campaign following his exit from St Helens. However, the Cowboys have confirmed their coaching roster for 2027, and Wellens was omitted from the setup.
During the 2026 season, the Cowboys finished in eighth place and were eliminated by Cronulla in the opening round of the finals while conceding the sixth-most points in the competition. Reports indicate the 46-year-old could potentially join the Dolphins, where he would reunite with former St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf.
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