The former Parramatta Eels boss has taken the role on a contract until the end of this season, succeeding Rohan Smith who stepped down last month. Here’s how the previous 13 rank, from poorest winning percentage to best.
7. Richard Agar (May 2019-March 2022)
First game: Bradford Bulls away (Challenge Cup), lost 24-22. Played 71, won 37, lost 34. Win percentage 52.11. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Brian McDermott (2011-July 2018)
First game: Bradford Bulls, Magic Weekend at Cardiff (Super League), won 32-28. Played 265, won: 162, drew six, lost 97. Win percentage: 61.13 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Dean Lance (2000-April 2021)
First game: Featherstone Rovers away (Challenge Cup), won 48-12. Played 43, won 27, lost 16, Win percentage: 62.79. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Daryl Powell (April 2001-03)
First game: Warrington Wolvews away (Super League), lost 36-6. Played 94, won 58, drew four, lost 32. Win percentage 61.70. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Chev Walker/Scott Grix (caretakers, June 2024-July 2024)
First game: Leigh Leopards home (Super League), won 18-10. Played three, won two. Win percentage 66.67 per cent. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Brian McClennan (2008-2010)
First game: Hull KR home (Super League), won 20-12. Played 102, won 73, drew one, lost 28. Win percentage 71.56. Photo: Tony Johnson