Paul Rowley

As a player, Rowley made 400 career appearances, which included featuring for three clubs – Leigh, Halifax, and Huddersfield. He earned international honours with England, including selection for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.

Following his retirement from playing in 2007, he joined Leigh’s coaching staff, initially becoming Head Coach in 2009 before taking charge again from the 2012 season until 2016. During that time, he won the Championship Coach of the Year Award and guided the team to two Championship titles.

Ahead of the 2017 season, Rowley was named the first coach of Toronto Wolfpack following the Canadian club’s inclusion in the Rugby Football League’s structure. His time with the Wolfpack was a big success, evidenced by winning the League One crown and securing promotion into the Championship in their first season, before finishing top of the Championship in their second year.

Initially appointed as a coaching consultant with Salford in 2019, Rowley helped the Red Devils reach the Grand Final at Old Trafford that season and the Challenge Cup Final in 2020. He then took charge of Salford as Head Coach ahead of the 2022 season, a role he held until joining the Saints. During his time in charge, he guided the Red Devils to two finishes in the Play-Off places while playing an exciting, attacking brand of rugby league.

On Friday, 17th October 2025, St.Helens announced that Rowley had been appointed as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team on a three-year contract, running until the end of the 2028 season.

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