Home » Sports » Rugby League

Wakefield Trinity look for more success as club make major coaching addition

A World Cup winner is headed to Wakefield Trinity, with wheelchair star Jack Brown named as the club’s new wheelchair head coach. Brown, who is one of the most recognisable and biggest players in the wheelchair game today, has agreed…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Wakefield Trinity have appointed wheelchair rugby league star Jack Brown as their new wheelchair head coach.
Brown will combine his head coach duties at Wakefield with his playing career at Halifax Panthers.
The 2019 Golden Boot winner previously coached Queensland to four straight Wheelchair State Challenge titles.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Wakefield Trinity have appointed wheelchair rugby league star Jack Brown as their new wheelchair head coach. Brown, a former World Cup winner and 2019 Golden Boot recipient, will balance the coaching position alongside his playing career with the Halifax Panthers. The club's Director of Rugby, Ste Mills, described the appointment as a massive statement of intent for Wakefield.

Brown previously guided Queensland to four consecutive Wheelchair State Challenge titles between 2021 and 2024. He will officially begin his coaching responsibilities following his participation with the England national squad at the Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

Read the full article on Serious About Rugby League

Wakefield Trinity look for more success as club make major coaching addition

More Rugby League News

Never Miss a Sports Update