WORLD champs Hull KR have confirmed the departure of coach Willie Peters at the end of the year to head up the PNG Chiefs expansion franchise.
Rovers issued a media release on Saturday with an 8am Sunday embargo.
In it, club chairman Neil Hudgell said: As the coach of the World Club Champions, he deserves to go out on his terms, with our respect, appreciation and best wishes.
“Willie Peters led us to the most successful season in the history of Hull rugby league in 2025.
“For now, and for the rest of this year, he will continue to drive a culture that demands success.”
The statement also quoted Peter as saying: “I’ve made no secret of my desire to coach in the NRL as the next step of my career. However, it makes this decision no less difficult.
“I want to thank the board, the players and all at the staff at Sewell Group Craven Park for their support and commitment during four wonderful years where I have developed as a coach and as a person.
“I’d also like to thank the best fans in the world for taking me and my family in since our arrival. Hull KR and the East Hull community will forever be in our hearts.
“The job is not done. I am fully committed to what’s ahead which continues this week in preparing the players for the Hull Derby this Friday.
“Our goal is always to make our community proud and we aim to do that each and every week.”
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