Hull FC Exit Leaves Cartwright Feeling Betrayed

Australian coach John Cartwright expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect following his sudden exit from Hull FC, which was announced on April 7 without prior explanation. Cartwright, 60, revealed that he was informed the club would be parting ways with him at the end of his contract, with a six-month termination clause being exercised, but was not given a reason for the decision. Despite the surprise announcement, Cartwright stated that he will continue to fulfill his duties and maintain his loyalty to the players. The news of his departure came after he led the team to a seventh-placed finish in the 2025 campaign, their highest since 2020. With the search for a new coach already underway, Hull FC currently sits ninth in the Super League standings with three wins and four defeats from their first seven matches.