Salford Purple Devils have confirmed that Kurt Haggerty will change Paul Rowley as head coach of the Betfred Tremendous League facet from the beginning of the 2026 season.
Haggerty, at present assistant coach on the membership, will step up after Rowley revealed earlier this week that he can be taking up the director of rugby function.
The 35-year-old labored carefully with Rowley at Leigh as a participant and Toronto Wolfpack as a coach.
He additionally took interim cost as head coach of Leigh in the course of the 2021 Betfred Tremendous League season, however was unable to assist them keep away from relegation.
“When I joined the club back in 2022, there was a clear strategy, vision and legacy being implemented for the future of the club,” mentioned Haggerty.
“It is nice to see the membership transferring in the precise path and it is a very thrilling time to be part of the organisation.
“I wish to thank Paul King and the board of administrators for the chance to educate the Purple Devils.
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Highlights of the Salford Purple Devils in opposition to the Leigh Leopards within the Tremendous League play-off elimination remaining
“I would also like to personally thank Paul Rowley for being a continued support network and mentor through this journey, as well as other coaches I have worked alongside to get to this point today.
“And at last, thanks to my household for his or her unwavering help.”
Salford finished fourth in last season’s Super League before losing to Leigh Leopards in a thrilling elimination play-off clash.
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