Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their new head coach on a three‑year contract starting next season.
The 48‑year‑old New Zealander will take over from Willie Peters as head coach of the reigning Super League champions when the current campaign ends.
Peters confirmed in March that he would depart at the end of the 2026 season to assume the role with the newly established National Rugby League side, Papua New Guinea Chiefs.
Cayless has been coaching the Parramatta Eels’ New South Wales Cup team and also serves as an assistant coach for the New Zealand national side.
“My rugby league coaching philosophy aligns with the hardworking, successful culture that exists at Hull KR,” he told the club website.external
“When chief executive Paul Lakin and I first spoke, we connected immediately via our alignment on the vision and philosophies required to produce sustained success on and off the field.”
Cayless played his entire professional career with the Eels, making 259 first‑grade appearances between 1998 and 2010.
He captained the club to a record 221 times and also led New Zealand to victory in the 2008 World Cup final, defeating Australia.
“Nathan has been an outstanding servant of the Parramatta Eels and we are incredibly proud to see him earn this head coaching opportunity,” Eels chief executive Jim Sarantinos said.external
“His work with our program has been invaluable, particularly in developing young players and preparing them for NRL football.”
More to follow.
