Smith quits RFL role for Wolves post

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The 42-year-old former Huddersfield and Leeds boss was unveiled as Warrington's new head of coaching and rugby on Thursday afternoon, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract, and will work alongside current coach James Lowes at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The move is a response to the Wolves' disappointing start to the engage Super League season under the inexperienced Lowes. Warrington are bottom of the table after losing all three games so far as part of an eight-match losing run that goes back to August.

Smith's first match in charge will be against leaders Leeds Rhinos, the team he guided to the championship in 2007 before becoming full-time national coach.

Smith will still lead England in the mid-season international against France in Paris and the Four Nations tournament in October and November, when his contract with the RFL runs out.

In the meantime, the RFL will consider appointing a successor as part of a review of their performance and coaching department in the wake of England's World Cup disappointment.

Richard Lewis, the RFL's executive chairman, said: "Tony indicated to us in January his desire to return to club coaching at the end of his contract, which runs until the end of 2009.

"This has been factored into our World Cup review, which we will report back on in April, and our new structural plans for our performance and coaching departments.

"The only thing that has changed since January is the timetable, with Tony asking to be relieved of his duties as RFL technical director sooner rather then later so that he can get back into club coaching.

"All parties are pleased that Tony will remain as England national coach on a part-time basis and we are confident that he remains the right man to lead England into this autumn's Four Nations tournament."