St Helens secured a victory over Hull FC in a Super League match, according to multiple reports. Hull FC lost their fifth league defeat in eight games, continuing a difficult stretch. Hull FC led 12-6 at halftime thanks to tries from Logan Moy and Amir Bourouh, but ultimately fell short.
Hull FC confirmed last week that head coach John Cartwright will leave at the end of the season. John Cartwright said on Monday he felt betrayed and disrespected by the club's lack of communication over the decision, sources reported. Hull FC is understood to have agreed a deal to bring former Catalans coach Steve McNamara in next year, though it is unknown when exactly McNamara will take over.
I honestly don't know. I'll let the dust settle on that. I've got a couple of meetings early next week and then we'll find out. They're very passionate fans and they'll have their opinion on something and they'll make it known. It means a lot to me to see it.
Hull FC fans gave coach John Cartwright a stadium-wide round of applause during and after the game, multiple reports indicate. St Helens has many injury problems but is top of the table, according to sources. It is unclear whether John Cartwright has coached his final game for Hull FC, and the outcome of his meetings early next week remains unknown.
In broader coaching news, Paul Rowley is on the final shortlist to become England coach this autumn, sources said. Paul Rowley's team was ready for a rest after a tough game, according to reports.
The boys are ready for a rest so we'll have a weekend off because that was a tough game. It was a good, gritty p