Hull FC Exit Leaves Coach Cartwright Feeling Betrayed

Australian coach John Cartwright has expressed his feelings of betrayal and disrespect after being notified that his contract with Hull FC will not be renewed beyond the current season. The decision, announced on April 7, caught Cartwright off guard, and he claims to have received no explanation for the club's choice to part ways. Despite the surprise and disappointment, Cartwright has vowed to continue performing his duties to the best of his abilities for the remainder of the season. He took over as head coach at the start of the 2025 campaign and led the team to their highest finish since 2020, securing seventh place. The club has already begun searching for a new coach to take over from the 2027 season. Currently, Hull FC sits ninth in the Super League standings, with three wins and four losses from their first seven matches.