St Helens appoint Ian Watson as assistant to Kevin Walters

St Helens have appointed Ian Watson as assistant coach to incoming head coach Kevin Walters ahead of the 2027 season, according to BBC Sport. Watson, 49, spent last season at Hull KR and previously led Salford and Huddersfield. Walters, currently Australia coach, will inherit a side that missed the 2026 Super League play-offs, the end-of-season knockout.