Rowley resigns as St Helens coach; O'Carroll interim

St Helens have announced the immediate resignation of head coach Paul Rowley after less than a year in charge, with assistant Eamon O'Carroll set to take interim control as the club heads into a Derby against Wigan amid a season marred by injury problems and a poor run of form. The Saints sit sixth in Super League, six points behind Leeds with eight rounds to go, and the club stressed the decision was difficult while it seeks stability and a path back to silverware.