{"id":501902,"date":"2026-03-29T14:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/501902\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T14:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:25:11","slug":"absolutely-gutted-hull-kr-fans-react-as-willie-peters-nrl-switch-confirmed-by-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/501902\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Absolutely gutted’ – Hull KR fans react as Willie Peters’ NRL switch confirmed by club"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Willie Peters will leave Hull KR at the end of the Super League season to take up a role in the NRL, it has been confirmed.<\/p>\n

Peters is in his fourth season with the Robins, but this will be his last as he prepares to take charge of Papua New Guinea Chiefs, who are set to enter the NRL in 2028.<\/p>\n

His decision brings about the end of an era at Craven Park, with Peters being the club\u2019s most successful coach in the modern era by some distance. And, as KR bid to build some traction and form through the 2026 campaign, they currently hold all four trophies available to them.<\/p>\n

Rovers have made a habit of reaching major finals under Peters and last season saw them record an historic treble, winning the Challenge Cup, the League Leaders\u2019 Shield and the Grand Final. The World Club Challenge trophy is proudly on display at Craven Park too after beating Brisbane Broncos in last month.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fair to say Peters has made his mark in east Hull then and supporters have taken the opportunity to pay tribute to the man who made their dreams come true.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s just a few of the messages posted to Peters on social media.<\/p>\n

Andy Sharpe: \u201cThank you Willie. I\u2019ve made some great memories with my children thanks to the hard work and dedication you and your staff have given our club. All KR fans will wish you nothing but the best for the future. \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0fOnce a Robin, always a Robin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Craig Greaves: \u201cWhen you coach the best team in the world, plenty of other opportunities are always going to knock at your door, Thankyou for the last 4 yrs and will go with every \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0ffans blessing , we will always be grateful, get that PNG friendly organised in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cllr David Boynton: \u201cSad but understandable, memories are better than dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luke Robinson sacked, Hull KR and why it could actually be Warrington Wolves\u2019 year? \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Paul Maxey: \u201cWhat an absolute privilege to be a HKR fan in the time of Willie Peters reign as Head Coach. He\u2019s a winner who has brought a winning culture to the club we love, Thank you Mr Peters\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc6\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udf0f\ud83d\udc51 much respect to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Craig Hamlet: \u201cCompleted Rugby League , Legend\u201d<\/p>\n

Snaggletooth: \u201cGood luck Willie in whatever you do in the future, you\u2019ve given us so many memories, although it\u2019s sad to see you leave \ud83d\ude1e up the Robins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark the Mariner: \u201cAll the very best to you Willie. I look forward to seeing NRL Chiefs shock quite a few teams in the near future. Once a Robin always a Robin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Diane Jelley: \u201cAbsolutely gutted but wish him and his family nothing but the best, thanks for giving us memories that I will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n

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