St Helens appoint Watson as assistant
Ian Watson has joined St Helens from Hull KR
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St Helens have appointed former Salford and Huddersfield Giants head coach Ian Watson as their new assistant.
The 49-year-old moves to the club having held the same role at Hull KR last season
Saints have appointed Australia coach Kevin Walters as their head coach for 2027 after they missed out on a play-off place for the first time in Super League history in 2026.
"I'm proud and excited to be joining a club with the history and heritage that St Helens has. Everybody in rugby knows the size of the club and what it represents, not just here but globally," Watson told the club website., external
