Warrington will look to Australia and the NRL for their new coach after the Super League side confirmed they will part company with the competition’s longest-serving coach, Tony Smith, at the end of the current season and by mutual consent. Smith has overseen one of the most successful periods in Warrington’s history since joining as coach in March 2009, helping the Wolves win the Challenge Cup on three occasions, as well as reaching three Grand Finals. Hull KR floor Widnes to secure top-flight promotion at the first attempt Read moreHowever, Warrington have struggled in 2017 and finished the regular season in Super League’s bottom four though they were able to secure a place in Super League next season with a Qualifiers victory against Leigh over the weekend. Reports in Australia this month had linked them with a move for Michael Maguire, the Australian who helped Wigan win a league and cup double in 2011. “Since joining, Tony has helped transform the club and it is testimony to his time at Warrington that the club’s expectations have been lifted,” said the club’s chief executive, Karl Fitzpatrick.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2017 17:17 UTC