RUGBY LEAGUE: Super League strugglers Hull split with coach Sharp

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Australian Peter Sharp has become the first engage Super League coaching casualty of the season, parting company with Hull FC.

Sharp, at 53 the oldest coach in Super League, has left his post with immediate effect, according to the club, who said the decision was reached by mutual consent.

The announcement comes less than a fortnight before the club's Carnegie Challenge Cup quarter-final with Bradford but with the team lying next to bottom of the table following their 34-26 defeat at Harlequins yesterday.

Hull chief executive James Rule said: "On behalf of the board of directors, staff and players at Hull FC, I would like to thank Peter for his contribution to the club and wish him the best of luck in his future career."

Sharp's assistant Richard Agar has been placed in temporary charge as the team prepare for next Sunday's home game against St Helens.