{"id":555463,"date":"2026-04-28T18:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555463\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:11:11","slug":"how-willie-peters-is-helping-to-choose-the-hull-kr-next-head-coach-as-ryan-carr-deems-axed-nrl-man-good-fit-for-super-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555463\/","title":{"rendered":"How Willie Peters is helping to choose the Hull KR next head coach as Ryan Carr deems axed NRL man good fit for Super League"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Earlier this month, Hull KR CEO Paul Lakin revealed that the club are looking to appoint their next head coach in May, which would give them plenty of time to get work sorted for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n

Willie Peters will leave the club at the end of the campaign to give himself a full 12-months to get to grips with his role at the PNG Chiefs before they enter the NRL in 2028.<\/p>\n

The club have reportedly already secured their first signing, with NRL superstar Jarome Luai set to join the Port Moresby-based side, becoming the competition\u2019s highest paid player in the process.<\/p>\n

However, before Peters departs he will have somewhat of a say in appointing his successor, as Lakin looks to work with his current head coach, and the new head coach, in seamlessly transitioning from the outgoing to the incoming boss.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s Kangaroos assistant boss was asked by the media what he knows so far in relation to his successor, to which he admitted it was very little at this stage.<\/p>\n

Speaking prior to the club\u2019s would-be victory over Bradford Bulls, Peters said: \u201cHe\u2019s told me a few names or asked my opinion, or just asked me about a few coaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cPaul\u2019s in the process now, along with the board, of obviously going through some interviews and that type of thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just there if he needs me, but the board and Paul will obviously make the decisions and interview the next coach.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Castleford Tigers boss tips axed NRL man to succeed in Super League<\/p>\n

One man who could be in contention to become the next Robins boss is Shane Flanagan, who last week was sacked from his position as head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons.<\/p>\n

Suffering seven straight losses to start the season, Flanagan and assistant boss Mick Ennis, who has also been linked with KR, were both shown the door and that could create a coaching domino effect.<\/p>\n

Of course, Rovers aren\u2019t the only club in need of a head coach for next season, with Huddersfield Giants and Catalans Dragons among those in search for a permanent leader.<\/p>\n

Someone who has had plenty of experience working under Flanagan is current Castleford Tigers boss Ryan Carr, who served as Dragons assistant boss prior to his move to West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

Carr was asked by\u00a0Serious About Rugby League\u00a0whether he thought the 60-year-old would succeed in Super League, to which he said: \u201cHe\u2019d suit anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a fantastic coach.\u00a0He\u2019s won an NRL premiership. I learned a load off him.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s never nice to see someone you\u2019ve worked with,\u00a0let alone a mate of mine, go through what he\u2019s been through.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026I know how hard he works and how much effort and dedication\u00a0he puts into his coaching.\u00a0His players are his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a shame of what\u2019s happened.\u00a0But whatever he chooses to do or wherever he chooses to go,\u00a0he\u2019ll be fantastic at it. He\u2019s a really good coach.\u201d<\/p>\n

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