St Helens coach Rowley departs before Wigan derby
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Paul Rowley has left his position as head coach of St Helens with immediate effect, just before a crucial derby match against Wigan Warriors. Rowley's departure comes after a difficult season in which the club has struggled for form, currently sitting sixth in the Super League, six points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos. The team has lost six of its last ten games, and Rowley’s exit was announced amid ongoing injury issues within the squad. Assistant coach Eamon O'Carroll will take over on an interim basis as the club looks to regain its competitive form and continue its tradition of success in the league.
- •Rowley leaves St Helens less than a year into his role.
- •Club currently sixth, six points from first place.
- •St Helens lost six of their last ten matches.
- •Eamon O'Carroll appointed interim head coach.
- •Match against Wigan Warriors scheduled for Friday.
- 10:20 AMBBC Sport — St Helens boss Rowley leaves club day before derby
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — St Helens boss Rowley leaves Super League club
"St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.
"St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 10:20 AMSt Helens boss Rowley leaves club day before derby
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:11 AMSt Helens boss Rowley leaves Super League club
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.
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