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St Helens confirm ‘formal’ Paul Rowley exit as next move looms

70 days after confirming the shock news that he was no longer their head coach, St Helens have announced the ‘formal’ exit of Paul Rowley. Rowley was removed just 19 Super League games into a three-year deal, with his exit…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:57 AM
St Helens confirm ‘formal’ Paul Rowley exit as next move looms
Key Things to Know
  • St Helens have officially confirmed that head coach Paul Rowley has formally left the club.
  • Rowley was originally removed 70 days earlier, just 19 games into a three-year contract.
  • The agreement ends Rowley's gardening leave and allows him to pursue other coaching roles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

St Helens have officially confirmed the formal departure of head coach Paul Rowley, 70 days after he was initially removed from his duties. Rowley had managed only 19 Super League matches of a three-year contract before being stood down on the eve of a clash against Wigan Warriors.

The formal resolution means Rowley has settled an exit package and concluded his gardening leave, making him a free agent to coach elsewhere. The report notes that Castleford Tigers view Rowley as a prime candidate to succeed Ryan Carr as their next head coach.

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