The 2026 Super League season is fast approaching \u2013 and it\u2019s safe to say there are some clubs, and indeed some coaches, who will start the season with some level of pressure on their shoulders.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s after a dismal year in 2025, a busy off-season in the transfer market or any other reason, some of Super League\u2019s best coaches will be feeling the heat before a ball is even kicked in 2026.<\/p>\n
So here\u2019s our pick of the coaches who might be under some pressure heading into Round 1 in February..<\/p>\n
Sam Burgess<\/p>\n
Without doubt the man under the most pressure going into 2026 is Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess, who simply has to get the Wire flying from minute one next year.<\/p>\n
After a dismal year in Super League, Burgess has brought some impressive recruits in to give the Wolves a fresh feel. But a slow start, and things could get ugly very quickly..<\/p>\n
Joel Tomkins<\/p>\n
Another coach who has undergone a huge recruitment drive is Catalans boss Joel Tomkins \u2013 with the Dragons almost entirely ripping up their 2025 squad and starting again afresh in 2026.<\/p>\n
Tomkins did a decent job of steadying the ship at Catalans mid-year in 2025 but the expectations will be much, much higher in the south of France. They can\u2019t afford to miss out on the play-offs again..<\/p>\n
Luke Robinson<\/p>\n
It was another disappointing campaign in West Yorkshire for Huddersfield, and while the Giants remain undoubtedly loyal to Robinson \u2013 who is doing a good job in tough circumstances \u2013 things could turn quickly with another slow start in 2026.<\/p>\n
There have been some moves in the transfer window to try and get the Giants back up the table, but it looks like it might be another season of struggle in the sport\u2019s birthplace.<\/p>\n
Ryan Carr<\/p>\n