Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Outgoing Coach Cartwright Expresses Desire to Remain

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to stay on as coach until the end of the season, despite the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side lost 24-14 to St Helens in the Betfred Super League, but he received support from the home fans. The 60-year-old Australian coach stated that he felt 'betrayed and disrespected' by the club's decision and had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal. Cartwright oversaw a significant improvement in the team's results, with 13 wins in 2025, and wants to see out the season. He will have meetings with the club's owner next week to discuss his future. The match against St Helens saw Hull FC lead at the interval, but they fell away in the second half, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for the visitors.