St Helens have appointed Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley as their new boss on a three-year deal.
The 50-year-old replaces Paul Wellens after Saints opted not to extend his contract.
Rowley spent the past four seasons in charge of the Red Devils, who were demoted from Super League on Thursday after a year of financial turmoil, and had been due to move in to a director of rugby role with them next season.
The former Leigh and Toronto head coach said it was "a great privilege to be joining St Helens".
"It feels like an exciting challenge for me, different in many respects, and I'll be looking to step in to put my own stamp on things with positive changes and have a real influence," he told the club website.
"I'm coming in with an open mind and new ideas, but I want to learn about all the people involved at the club – and I mean everyone, from the boardroom, all the staff, and the supporters."
Rowley will replace club-legend Wellens after the club announced earlier this month that he would be leaving following three seasons in charge.
Wellens, who made 495 appearances for St Helens as a player, was unable to continue the superb run of success they had under Justin Holbrook and Kristian Woolf which saw them win four successive Grand Finals between 2019 and 2022.
Saints finished fifth in Super League last season before losing to eventual Grand Final winners Hull KR in the play-off semi finals.
