St Helens have announced the immediate resignation of head coach Paul Rowley, who departed after less than a year in the role as the club sat sixth in Super League and six points off Leeds Rhinos amid a season beset by injuries. Assistant coach Eamon O’Carroll will take temporary charge as the team prepares for a pivotal derby with Wigan Warriors, with the club noting the need for continuity while they search for a permanent successor. Club chairman Eamonn McManus acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and stressed St Helens’ aim to preserve their status as a top, trophy-winning club. Rowley, who previously led Salford Red Devils before joining Saints, faced a challenging period marked by a high injury burden and fluctuating form, including six defeats in ten games. The club has signalled a period of transition as it seeks stability and a return to winning silverware, with O’Carroll’s interim tenure serving as a bridge to the next permanent appointment.