Richard Agar leaves Warrington Wolves for NRL
Thursday 5 October 2017 15:26, UK
Warrington coach Richard Agar has left the club to take up a post in the NRL.
The former head coach of Hull FC, Wakefield and the France national team joined the Wolves staff under former head coach Tony Smith in 2014.
Agar was on the performance staff when they claimed the League Leaders Shield in 2016 and made both the Challenge Cup and Grand Finals.
Warrington struggled this season, however, and had to go through the Qualifying 8s to retain their place in Super League, with Smith confirming he would leave the Halliwell Jones Stadium at the end of the season.
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"I have been fortunate to experience Grand Finals, Challenge Cup finals, winning the league, and a World Cup during my coaching career in this country," Agar told the club's official website.
"To experience living and working in Australia at this stage of my life is an opportunity I feel I could not pass up, for both me and my family.
"It has been a pleasure to work for, and with, some wonderful people and high-quality professionals at the Wolves. It is a superb Rugby League club.
"I wish both the club and the new coach all the very best next season. The disappointment of last year has been well documented but the club and the squad is strong enough to bounce back immediately and I'm sure it will."
Karl Fitzpatrick, Wolves' chief executive, paid tribute to the work undertaken by Agar during his time with the Wire.
"On behalf of everyone at the club I'd like to thank Richard for all his efforts and hard work during his time with us; he played a massive part in the success of 2016," said Fitzpatrick.
"I know the players all respected and enjoyed working with him. A move to the NRL is an exciting opportunity for him and his family, and we wish him all the best with this new venture."
