James Newton appointed permanent head coach at Whitehaven
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
James Newton has been promoted to the permanent head coach position of Whitehaven following a successful interim stint. After taking charge amid uncertainty, Newton led the team to three consecutive victories, including a dominant 80-12 win over North Wales Crusaders. The club is now positioned in 12th place. Newton, a former captain with a history of 238 games for Whitehaven, expressed gratitude for the opportunity as he aims to build connections with the players during this transitional period. He has been awarded a two-year contract running through the end of the 2028 season.
- •James Newton signs a two-year contract with Whitehaven.
- •He previously led the team on an interim basis.
- •Newton's coaching tenure begins after three straight wins.
- •Whitehaven is currently 12th in the Championship standings.
- •Newton is a former captain with 238 appearances for the club.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-captain Newton named permanent Whitehaven coach
"James Newton is handed a two-year contract until the end of the 2028 season to be Whitehaven head coach.
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