Willie Peters reflects on successful tenure at Hull KR before departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Willie Peters, Hull Kingston Rovers' most successful coach, announced his departure as he prepares to return to Australia. Peters, who led Hull KR to a domestic treble last season and their first World Championship in February, shared his emotional farewell with family and locals in East Yorkshire. He cherished his experiences in the area, from his time living in Beverley to receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Hull. His next role will be as the inaugural Head Coach of Papua New Guinea Chiefs in the NRL.
- •Willie Peters led Hull KR to a domestic treble and a World Championship.
- •Peters moves to Papua New Guinea Chiefs as inaugural Head Coach.
- •He expressed emotional farewells to locals and his family in East Yorkshire.
- •Peters received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hull in 2025.
- •He movingly reflected on the bonds formed during his tenure.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — We had an absolute ball - Peters' farewell to Hull
"As Hull KR's most successful coach returns to Australia, he reflects on his three years at the club.
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