Willie Peters is set to end his historic tenure as Hull KR manager at the end of the Super League season.
The 47-year-old will leave Craven Park after presiding over a period of success that no one could have imagined when he was appointed manager in 2023.
Peters helped end the club’s 40-year trophy drought with victory in the 2025 Challenge Cup final, as Hull KR finished the season as treble winners, securing the League Leaders’ Shield and the Super League Grand Final.
An emphatic 30-24 win over the Brisbane Broncos in February marked further success as they captured a maiden World Club Challenge, catapulting the Robins to the pinnacle of the sport.
In a statement, Peters confirmed he would pursue coaching opportunities in the NRL after he brings the curtain down on his Hull KR chapter.
“I’ve made no secret of my desire to coach in the NRL as the next step in my career, but this decision isn’t that difficult,” Peters said.
“I would like to thank the board, players and all staff at Sewell Group Craven Park for their support and commitment over four wonderful years during which I have developed as a coach and person.
“I would also like to thank the world’s best fans who have welcomed me and my family since we arrived. Hull KR and the East Hull community will forever be in our hearts.
“The work is not over. We are focused on the work ahead this week as we prepare the players for the Hull Derby on Friday. Our goal is always to make our community proud and we aim to do that every week.”
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Highlights from the World Club Challenge between Hull KR and Brisbane Broncos.
The Hull KR statement thanked Peters for all he has achieved in his trophy-laden spell as manager, and insisted they are not done yet.
“Willie leaves with the best wishes of everyone at the club after four years as the most successful coach in our modern history and will take us to the pinnacle of the sport as world champions,” it read.
“The club would also like to thank Willie for providing advance notice of his decision to allow sufficient time for candidates to present themselves and assess all options.
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Highlights of the Betfred Super League match between Hull KR and St Helens.
“Developing world-class talent that others want to attract is part of running an elite sporting club. We see this as a testament to the culture we are building and the club our people attract from around the world.
“When the time is right, the club will recognize Willie’s tremendous contribution over recent years, but for now the focus of the whole club is on the 2026 season, when there is so much to achieve.”
Hull KR owner Neil Herzel added: “As coach of the World Club Champions, he deserves our respect, gratitude and best wishes.”
“Willie Peters led us to the most successful season in Hull Rugby League history in 2025. Now and for the remainder of the year, he will continue to drive a culture that demands success.”
