{"id":545172,"date":"2026-04-22T19:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/545172\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T19:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:30:16","slug":"st-helens-boss-paul-rowley-reveals-england-head-coach-rejection-amid-reports-of-confirmed-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/545172\/","title":{"rendered":"St Helens boss Paul Rowley reveals England head coach rejection amid reports of confirmed candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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St Helens boss Paul Rowley has revealed he has been unsuccessful in his application to become England\u2019s next head coach.<\/p>\n

Rowley was one of five names said to be in the running for the role, with the RFL looking to appoint someone on a short-term basis ahead of the World Cup, before a decision was made on a longer-term head coach.<\/p>\n

Also on list were Leeds Rhinos boss Brad Arthur, who also revealed he hasn\u2019t got the role, Sam Burgess and Steve McNamara of Warrington Wolves and Gold Coast Titans assistant boss Brian McDermott.<\/p>\n

It has been reported this week that it will be McDermott who takes the role<\/a> for this autumn\u2019s competition in Australia, with an announcement set to be made this week.<\/p>\n

Rowley was asked in his weekly press conference whether he had landed the job, to which he said: \u201cI had a great interview, really respectful,\u00a0had some great feedback, but unfortunately for me,\u00a0they made a different choice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m disappointed obviously,\u00a0but nevertheless, pleased that it was respectful and better for the process.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026[I\u2019m] just keen to support whoever\u2019s got it\u00a0and the team etc. going forward, and I\u2019ll be right behind it,\u00a0as I\u2019m sure everybody else would.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith anything, if you\u2019re going for it, you want it. I didn\u2019t, so it\u2019s obvious feelings on that, but you move on quick.\u201d<\/p>\n

St Helens boss Paul Rowley misses out on England job<\/p>\n

As mentioned, whoever gets the job, be that McDermott or someone else, will only be on an initial contract for this year only.<\/p>\n

The long-term head coach is still to be decided, but Rowley didn\u2019t want to ponder over whether the role could be in his future later down the line.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll I\u2019m concentrating on now\u00a0is my job at St Helens,\u201d he explained. \u201cI can\u2019t worry about things\u00a0that aren\u2019t there at the minute.\u00a0I just worry about the here and the now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors\u2019 worries, Hull FC drama and NRL takeover talk \u2013\u00a0click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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