Tim Sheens appointed as new Hull KR head coach
The Salford Red Devils director of rugby will join the Robins from next season.
Former Australia rugby league boss Tim Sheens will leave Salford to become the new Hull KR head coach at the end of the season.
He'll move midway through a three-year contract as the side's director of rugby.
Sheens is currently the Director of Rugby at Salford Red Devils but has been attracted by a more hands on role at the KC Lightstream Stadium and has signed a three-year contract with the club.
The club say his appointment as Head Coach is not dependent on the club’s league status in 2017 and he will take charge regardless of the outcome of the Super 8s Qualifiers.
He replaces former Rovers captain, James Webster, who was put in charge for the 2016 season after Chris Chester was sacked in February only three games into the season.
Speaking to www.hullkr.co.uk, Tim Sheens said:
“The decision to leave Salford was not easy but my passion has always been to coach and so I thank Hull KR for such an opportunity.
“I’d also like to thank Marwan Koukash for giving me the chance to work in Super League.
“Given that the current competition is still in progress, for me it's business as usual with Ian and the team at Salford before I take up my new post at Hull KR.”
Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell added:
“Tim is a proven winner and hugely experienced at both club and international level. He is strong on discipline and culture, whilst his profile within the sport and connections back in Australia will boost recruitment.
“His appointment is the second piece in the jigsaw within our five-year plan and he’ll work closely alongside Jamie Peacock at the club.
“Part of Tim’s remit here will be to help nurture another head coach to take over when he leaves to give us the platform and continuity we need.
“Given the current situation the two clubs are in with the Super 8s Qualifiers, it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment further at this stage.”