Hull FC appoint McNamara as Cartwright leaves

Hull FC have agreed a deal with Warrington Wolves to appoint Steve McNamara as their head coach from next season with John Cartwright stepping down immediately.

Cartwright had been set to exit at the end of this campaign, but the Super League club said he had "stepped away from his day-to-day duties as head coach with immediate effect".

They have also agreed to pay a "substantial transfer fee" to allow Wire assistant coach McNamara to leave his role.

McNamara, 54, started his playing career at Hull FC and has previously been in charge of England, Bradford Bulls and Catalans Dragons.

"John remains an employee of Hull FC, and the club would like to place on record its sincere thanks for his efforts during his time as head coach at Hull FC," the club said in a statement., external

Cartwright's assistant, Andy Last, will take on the role of interim head coach until the end of the current campaign.