Willie Peters to leave the Robins at the end of 2026

Hull KR have revealed that head coach Willie Peters will leave the Robins at the end of the 2026 season to take up an opportunity within the NRL.

Willie will leave with very best wishes of everyone at the club after four years of being the most successful coach in Hull KR's modern history, taking them to the very pinnacle of the sport as World Champions.

The club have also expressed their gratefulness to Willie for advance notice of his decision, which allows plenty of time for candidates to come forward and to assess all options.

Hull KR Owner, Neil Hudgell, said:

“As the coach of the World Club Champions, he deserves to go out on his terms, with our respect, appreciation, and best wishes.

"Willie Peters led us to the most successful season in the history of Hull Rugby League in 2025.

"For now, and for the rest of this year, he will continue to drive a culture that demands success.”

Head coach Willie Peters added:

"I’ve made no secret of my desire to coach in the NRL as the next step of my career, however it makes this decision no less difficult. 

"I want to thank the board, the players and all of the staff at Sewell Group Craven Park for their support and commitment during four wonderful years where I have developed as a coach and as a person.

"I’d also like to thank the best fans in the world for taking me and my family in since our arrival. Hull KR and the East Hull community will forever be in our hearts.

"The job is not done. I am fully committed to what’s ahead which continues this week in preparing the players for the Hull Derby this Friday.

"Our goal is always to make our community proud and we aim to do that each and every week."

At the appropriate time, Hull KR have confirmed that they will acknowledge Willie’s immense contribution to the club in recent years. But for now, the full focus of the whole club remains on the 2026 season, where there is so much to achieve.