Exclusive: Hull FC have secured their next head coach.
Steve McNamara shall be Hull FC’s head coach in 2027 and past.
Steve McNamara is set to be the brand new head coach of Hull FC for the 2027 season and past.
Hull Live understands the Hull-born coach has been singled out because the club’s primary goal after the departure of John Cartwright was confirmed on the finish of the season, with the Black and Whites shifting shortly to finalise the deal.
McNamara is believed to have lengthy desired the highest job at Hull FC, and is now set to coach the club he first performed for again in 1989. The former again rower was a Premiership winner in 1991 with the Black and Whites, and performed over 160 video games for the club. He is now set to lead Hull into the long run, with the club understood to be assured he’s the person to take them to the next stage.
McNamara has robust teaching pedigree in Super League with Bradford Bulls and Catalans Dragons, profitable the Challenge Cup with the French club in 2018. He additionally made Super League Grand Finals with the Dragons in each the 2021 and 2023 seasons, profitable the League Leaders Shield in 2021.
He additionally coached England from 2010 to 2015 and has had spells working within the NRL with each Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors.
After leaving Catalans final 12 months, McNamara joined Warrington Wolves in a training position, providing assistant to head coach Sam Burgess, with the Wire presently topping the Super League desk after seven rounds. But Hull FC is his next vacation spot, with the 54-year-old set for a giant pre-season on the club this autumn.
Hull Live have approached Hull FC for remark and have been instructed an replace will observe shortly on who the next head coach shall be. However, this can be a ‘strategic transfer.’
