Willie Peters has spoken on the reports for the primary time.
Willie Peters is ready to name 2026 his final in control of Hull KR.
Hull KR’s all-conquering head coach Willie Peters has spoken for the primary time since reports emerged linking him with turning into the inaugural head coach of the PNG Chiefs within the NRL, insisting an official membership statement will likely be launched imminently.
Peters is anticipated to carry a near a exceptional four-year spell in control of the East Hull membership on the finish of 2026, as he prepares to start constructing the PNG Chiefs’ squad forward of their inaugural season in 2028. The new franchise will develop into the NRL’s nineteenth crew, with Perth Bears set to affix the competitors subsequent yr beneath head coach Mal Meninga.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’Landys has already thrown his support behind the 47-year-old, insisting Peters is “fully engaged and fully excited” by the prospect of the role.
Peters’ agent, Braith Anasta, has additionally revealed the transfer has lengthy appealed to the coach, significantly the chance to construct a tradition from the bottom up, having overseen Hull KR ’s rise throughout his tenure in England.
After watching his aspect dismantle St Helens 52-10, Peters stored his playing cards near his chest however reiterated that readability will come quickly.
“I respect and understand the question, but at the moment it’s certainly not for me to make any statements,” he stated.
“I’m sure the club will address it in due course in terms of what is happening. Right now, my focus is on what we’re doing and tonight’s game. There will be announcements, but they won’t come from me.”
Following their nine-try show at Sewell Group Craven Park towards an injury-hit St Helens aspect, the Robins will shortly flip their consideration to subsequent week’s Good Friday derby towards metropolis rivals Hull FC.
And Peters is decided to not let hypothesis over his future overshadow the event.
“I certainly don’t want next week to be about me,” he added. “We want to move forward – the derby is a huge week and it deserves the attention. The club will, quite rightly, make a statement, and that will happen in the near future.”
